Veterans Legal Institute
Kevin Rose is a legal assistant at Veterans Legal Institute since January 2020, bringing extensive experience in education and research. Previously, Rose served as a research analyst at Orange Coast College, successfully generating student satisfaction surveys and equity access reports. A long tenure at Southern California University of Health Sciences included roles as faculty and assessment coordinator, where Rose was the principal investigator in a clinical trial and managed over 20 research projects. Education credentials include a Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Community Health Education from California State University, Long Beach, and an Associate of Arts in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from Eastern Gateway Community College.
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.