NLG Legal Observer Application - California Central Coast

NLG Legal Observer Application - California Central Coast

Covering San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. Fill out the information below to apply to become a National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer for the CA Central Coast Chapter. Information is encrypted.
I have completed the NLG-CCC Legal Observer Applicant Screening – Operational Requirements AND subsequently been invited to apply*

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Please complete the NLG-CCC Legal Observer Applicant Screening – Operational Requirements form.

❗Note that legal observing can be physically taxing and involve risks. You may need to stand or walk for long periods of time or run to where LEO activity is occuring. While many events are peaceful, law enforcement can become violent against protestors, journalists and legal observers, especially during immigration raids.
Your full legal name and birthdate are part of the emergency contact information we need for you in case of arrest while legal observing. Note you must be 18 or older to apply.
Full Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Preferred name, if different from legal name
Preferred pronouns

she/her/hersthey/them/theirshe/him/hisother/decline to state
Email*
example@example.com
Cell phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Signal username including trailing dot and numbers
e.g. name.01
Counties where you are willing to LO*

San Luis ObispoSanta BarbaraVentura
We recommend that you inform your Emergency Contact that you have listed them on this form and that they may be contacted in the event of your injury or arrest. You may want to discuss with them the actions you would like them to take if this occurs.
Emergency contact name
Emergency contact phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Languages spoken other than English
Describe your (1) interest in and (2) any previous experience with legal observing*
Describe your relevant legal experience, if any, including law school graduation date and states/courts in which you are licensed to practice law
Describe any experience you have had serving as a police officer, private security officer, prosecutor, judge, police or jail informant, witness in a criminal trial, or similar role as well as any connections you have to law enforcement. If you have none, please write "none."*
The National Lawyers Guild supports progressive groups fighting against racism, sexism, classism, fascism, heteropatriarchy and transphobia. We will only show up to actions and in support of movements that directly align with our values.

Please list two references who can speak to your willingness and ability to uphold the values and mission of the NLG as a Legal Observer.
Reference #1: name, email address, phone number*
Reference #2: name, email address, phone number*
List your public social media account handles/links/URLs (not merely your name) so we can find your account. Review of your public social media posts is part of our vetting process.*
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