Dreier Stein Kahan Browne Woods George LLP Attorney John L. Babala Appointed to the Long Beach Grand Cru Board of Directors

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire/ — Dreier Stein Kahan Browne Woods George LLP partner John L. Babala has been appointed to the Long Beach Grand Cru Board of Directors. The Grand Cru is an international wine competition and culinary experience created and hosted by the Long Beach office of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) to raise funds in support of programs and services for low-income citizens who meet federal poverty guidelines.

“I am honored to serve on the Grand Cru Board of Directors,” said Babala. “The firm has always encouraged attorneys to serve the community we live and practice in. My hope is to make a real difference to those who receive assistance from LAFLA.” Babala also serves as a member of LAFLA’s Los Angeles Board of Directors and as a member of the Board of Trustees for Ronald McDonald House Charities (Long Beach, CA).

Diversity and community service are fundamental to the mission and culture of Dreier Stein Kahan Browne Woods George LLP. Many of the firm’s attorneys are actively involved in organizations that serve the diverse communities in Los Angeles County.

Created as a modest wine tasting benefit in 1988, the Long Beach Grand Cru has become a two-day competition and awards fundraising benefit that attracts wineries from around the world and over 1,400 guests. This event was conceived to increase awareness and raise funds to support LAFLA’s legal services and education programs. The Long Beach Grand Cru Competition has made its mark as one of the fastest growing professionally judged wine competitions in the nation.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is committed to promoting access to justice, strengthening communities and effecting systemic change through representation, advocacy and community education. LAFLA helps its clients escape domestic violence, avoid homelessness, obtain food and health care for themselves and their children, and move from welfare to work. In January 2001 the Legal Aid Foundation of Long Beach merged with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.

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