Press Release LAWYERS FOR WARRIORS Veterans Legal Institute will host its 11th Annual Gala on November 14, 2025, at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, California. This annual event is an evening of music, dancing, cocktails, gourmet food, and celebration of our community heroes. BANK OF AMERICA Veterans Legal Institute (VLI) is honored to be selected as a 2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder! This prestigious grant will allow us to expand our paid internship program, giving more students and aspiring professionals the opportunity to support veterans in need while gaining invaluable experience. BANK OF AMERICA Veterans Legal Institute (VLI) is awarded a $20,000 grant from Bank of America to enhance free legal services and volunteer programs for veterans in Orange County. The funding also supports financial education and professional development initiatives to foster economic stability and mobility. MAY & STANLEY SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST Veterans Legal Institute (VLI) is awarded a $75,000 grant from The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust to enhance free legal services for veterans and their families, promoting dignity and self-sufficiency as they transition to civilian life.