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Exciting Update! Our February blog post is live. Dive into valuable insights and stay ahead. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dB6VmHmR #blogpost #familylaw #pwggc #orangecounty

In this Meet the Board segment, HLSF is thrilled to spotlight Andrew Vouziers. #hlsf #hlsfstrong #latinxlawyers #latinelawyers #latinxfuturelawyers #latinosinlaw #hispaniclawyers #latinosinlaw #hispanicsinlaw #lawschoolscholarships #highereducation #diversityinlaw #representationmatters #diversityequityandinclusion #legalprofession

Thanks to our friends and colleagues at Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel for hosting a great meeting in St. Petersburg this week! With the FDCC group we continue to have productive discussions on health economics applications in litigation, especially the determination of fair & reasonable value for medical care services, including billed services and future care. #reasonablevalue #fairmarketvalue #healtheconomics #avalonhealtheconomics #lifecareplanning #lifeexpectancy

Exciting to witness the success of London International Disputes Week (LIDW). From its humble beginnings, LIDW has evolved into a must-attend event for dispute practitioners worldwide. #LIDW #DisputeResolution #london #londonlaw

The U.S. Department of Education released its current plan for the 2025-26 FAFSA cycle. It includes a phased approach starting 10/01 with access for all by 12/01. #highschoolseniors #collegestudents #FAFSA #financialaid #guardians #parents https://lnkd.in/eHkiiHU4

According to National College Attainment Network (NCAN), 2024-25 FAFSA completion rates for HS seniors are down 40% compared to this time last year in 2023. The U.S. Dept. of Education, Federal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education, Congress and The White House need to take a more aggressive action to address this FAFSA completion crisis, which will have knock-on effects on postsecondary enrollment, retention, and higher ed institution revenues. Since the 2020 pandemic and our economic recession, millions of students have decided to forgo higher education or were forced to stop-out due to financial concerns. This enrollment crisis impacts all Americans as we are losing a generation of brilliant minds who could have become our next doctors, engineers, nurses, teachers, accountants, pilots, civic leaders, lawyers, entrepreneurs, tech innovation leaders and much more. Equitable access to higher education should never be a partisan issue. A nation that does not prioritize the education of its citizens is morally bankrupt. Every legislator and government official bears responsibility for failing the American people, especially our youth and young adults, in accessing critical funding for the pursuit of higher education. May I propose a better solution to increase FAFSA submission rates? Publicly apologize to the American people on national TV and gift $5k to every student who enrolls/matriculates for Fall 2024. Disburse the funds as direct payments to students like HEERF was administered, after each college's add/drop deadline. Watch the FAFSA completion rates jump up drastically when you pair an apology with financial restitution. How about an even more audacious proposal? Take the steps named above AND replace all Federal Direct Loans (except Parent PLUS) for 2024-25 with a one-time grant of the same value for every student. It's unconscionable to have students take loans this year when our government failed to do its job. #FAFSA #FAFSAFastBreak #CollegeAdmissions #FinancialAid #HigherEducation

Following Sisters in Spirit Day last week, check out our most recent blog for an exploration of how you can take decisive steps toward Reconciliation by learning about and responding to the Calls to Justice outlined in Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into MMIWG2S+ and learn what we are doing at Rise as we walk this journey alongside you and take action. This is the second of a three-part series on "Awareness to Action" and the importance of focusing on foundational documents such as the TRC Calls to Action, UNDRIP Articles and Action Plan and the Calls to Justice. Everyone plays a part in Reconciliation, and these foundational documents guide us. https://lnkd.in/gEJHs53P #Reconciliation #MMEIP #SistersinSpirit

Business as usual is so blah. Fancy something a little different? We’re this way. We’re proud to be just one of the many B Corps moving business towards a better future. And we won’t stop until we’ve changed the status quo in the legal industry for good! If you’re looking for meaningful services and purposeful products from businesses that care about more than just profit – look no further. For more information about what it means to be a B Corp, search ‘B Corp Month’. #bcorpmonth #rankinbusinesslawyers #rbl #melbournelawyer #businesslaw

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (#KHEAA) reminds students and parents to complete the #FAFSA for 2024-25, even though results won't be released until early to mid-March. Let's help reduce the angst by encouraging them to take the first step towards receiving financial aid. #EnrollmentManagement #StudentEngagement #FinancialAid #Retention Check out this video for more information: https://lnkd.in/euMU2nm6 #OnwardByAllMeans

Boosting FAFSA filing rates is imperative! Let's work together to spread the word and ensure students have access to the financial aid they need. #fafsa #nacac #enrollmentmanagement #admissions #financialaid #emchat #collegecounseling