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Antoinette Naddour Esq., Llm (Balta)

Executive Director Emerita And Co-founder at Veterans Legal Institute

Antoinette (Balta) Naddour, Esq., LLM has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Antoinette started their career as an Attorney at The Law Offices of Antoinette N. Balta from an unspecified date in 2009 until September 2011. Antoinette then joined the Public Law Center as a Staff Attorney for Operation Veterans Re-Entry from September 2011 to September 2014. In this role, they provided direct legal services to homeless and at-risk veterans, coordinated cases for pro bono attorneys, and presented on veterans legal issues at conferences.

In 2014, Antoinette became involved with the Veterans Legal Institute, where they served as the Executive Director and Co-Founder. Their responsibilities included leading the overall strategic direction and management of the organization, creating and managing partnerships for legal clinics, and facilitating various development projects.

In April 2014, they also joined the California State Guard as a Major in the STRATCOM division. Their duties at the Legal Support Command included legal services and recruiting and retention. Antoinette concluded their time with the California State Guard in May 2020, working on marketing and branding as part of the STRATCOM division.

Antoinette's experience also includes working as a Law Lecturer at UC Irvine School of Law from August 2015 to August 2017. Additionally, they participated as a Scholar in the Presidential Leadership Scholars program from February 2018 to July 2018.

Antoinette (Balta) Naddour, Esq., LLM began their education at Chapman University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing and Management. Antoinette completed their undergraduate studies in 2003.

After their bachelor's degree, Antoinette enrolled at Chapman University Fowler School of Law, where they obtained a Juris Doctor degree with a focus in Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Antoinette attended the law school from 2003 to 2006. During their time at the law school, they also earned a certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Antoinette further expanded their expertise by pursuing a Master of Laws degree at Chapman University Fowler School of Law, specializing in Business and Economics. Antoinette successfully completed their LLM studies in 2011.

In addition to their formal education, Antoinette has acquired additional certifications to enhance their professional capabilities. Antoinette obtained a Learning and Leadership Certificate in September 2015 from the Fieldstone Leadership Network. Furthermore, they earned a certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in May 2006.

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Huntington Beach, United States

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Veterans Legal Institute

A public interest law firm utilizing a pro bono model, the Veterans Legal Institute is a new nonprofit unique in its veteran-centered nature that provides free legal services to former and active service members. There is a tremendous gap in legal services for low income, homeless and at risk veterans. VLI seeks to fill that gap and remove barriers to housing, healthcare, education and employment. Having an attorney advocate for benefits for a former service member who suffers from the wounds of PTSD, sexual assault, traumatic brain injury, or mental illness can be life changing both psychologically and economically. Further, VLI is excited to advocate on behalf of veterans who were separated from the military due to their PTSD. With recent information from the Department of Defense indicating that PTSD should be considered in upgrade cases, VLI attorneys will be sure to zealously advocate to ensure that former service members receive the benefits they deserve. The list doesn’t end there- our clients need assistance with estate planning, landlord-tenant, expungements, family law and more. We are actively growing our pro bono attorney and volunteer database to address these needs.


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