What We Do NHLP works to achieve its mission through public policy advocacy and by providing, research, legal assistance, training, publications, and technical assistance to a broad audience of housing lawyers and advocates. NHLP focuses on issues and problems that will have the greatest impact on the housing rights of the poor. National Policy Analysis and Advocacy NHLP national advocacy efforts include: monitoring proposed and existing polices and programs at the federal, state and local levels; preparing and disseminating analyses of proposed policies; helping advocates represent their clients before legislative and administrative bodies; making direct presentations to legislative and administrative bodies; responding to policy makers' requests for assistance in evaluating the impact of proposals and programs on the poor; and keeping housing advocates from around the nation informed of federal policy develop-ments. Publications NHLP publishes its Housing Law Bulletin, ten to twelve times a year. Articles appearing in the Bulletin describe innovative ideas and other new developments in the low-income housing field, including new cases, legislation and agency activities. In addition, NHLP issues periodic publications on an as-needed basis for more immediate dissemination of information to housing advocates functioning at the state and local level, as well as reports and manuals on specific areas of low- and moderate-income housing. A list of our publications and order form are available on this site by choosing PUBLICATIONS. Training Upon request from local legal services programs, regional training centers and other housing organizations, NHLP staff are available for one- or two-day on-site training sessions. The typical training will require the services of one or possibly two NHLP staff attorneys, depending on the substantive areas to be covered. The areas available for training are listed with the staff specialty descriptions. Typically, NHLP will seek reimbursement for all out of pocket expenses associated with the training as well as an honorarium. Co-counsel and Other Litigation Assistance NHLP is available on a limited basis to participate in litigation with local attorneys as co-counsel, amicus curiae, or in an advisory capacity. Decisions on participation in particular cases are made in accordance with priorities set by the NHLP's Board of Directors. NHLP will consider participation in litigation based not only on the priority and impact of the issue being litigated, but also on the availability to local attorneys of other resources. Network Development NHLP maintains various networks of housing advocates, including the Loose Association of Legal Services Housing Advocates and Clients ("LALSHAC"), an informal network of experienced housing advocates and clients concerned with improving the housing conditions of poor people. National meetings of LALSHAC are convened periodically, and issues are often addressed by the formation of smaller working groups. For more information, see LALSHAC. Service Requests NHLP responds to service requests from attorneys funded by the California
IOLTA program. We respond to service requests from all other advocates
on a selective basis depending on funding availability and issues.
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