In this short video, David speaks about the firm's scholarship program. This year, he is offering tuition assistance for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. ASD and autism refer to a group of disorders that can present difficulties in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and other areas. The scholarship is intended to foster autism awareness, and to provide encouragement to those with ASD to continue their education.
The Scholarship Program at the Law Office of David P. Shapiro
Giving Back to the Community
Our scholarship program began in 2016, when the firm announced that it would be awarding two $1,000 scholarships for those who have been diagnosed with leukemia. This year, in addition to the autism scholarship, David will be awarding a scholarship to a law student to cover a portion of his or her law school tuition.
These scholarships are representative of David Shapiro's commitment to give back to the community. And what better way to do that than to help students to achieve their educational goals, particularly when the student is facing one or more challenges.
Landmark Court Cases Decided in the Month of May
Brown v. Board of Education (decided May 17, 1954 by the U.S. Supreme Court). Racial segregation in public schools declared unconstitutional.
Pitchess v. Superior Court (decided May 23, 1974 by the California Supreme Court). Defendants in criminal cases may access a police officer's personnel file to support allegations of excessive force or lying about circumstances surrounding the arrest.
Yount v. City of Sacramento (decided May 19, 2008 by the California Supreme Court). Expanded the rights of those who are arrested and convicted of crimes, but are subjected to excessive force by the police.
