ADVOCATE
ADVOCATE stands for Attorneys Defending Veterans On Claims and Their Entitlements. Veterans. Founded by Falen M.
ADVOCATE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides pro bono legal representation to disabled Veterans seeking to service connect disabilities, increase ratings, and pursue earlier effective dates at the VA, US CAVC, and Federal Circuit. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides free legal representation to disabled U.S. ADVOCATE will pursue maximum benefits for disabled Veteran
11/21/2024
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
2024 Mission Partner Awards 🏆⚖️🇺🇸🪖
11/12/2024
It ain’t easy being Chief Justice. 😏👩🏻⚖️
So much fun judging the National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition, at George Washington University Law School, with my esteemed colleagues.
11/05/2024
10/08/2024
ADVOCATE Founder and Chief Counsel, Falen Marie LaPonzina, addresses the U.S. Court of Appeals Conference attendees on the topic of Issue Exhaustion. Links below.
AM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpSeoUlLZRs
PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVrwRQUG6Xc
Does the Understanding and Application of the Issue Exhaustion Doctrine Morph - PM Breakout Does the Understanding and Application of the Issue Exhaustion Doctrine Morph as a Claim Travels Through the Non-Adversarial VA System to the CAVC: Perspecti...
09/23/2024
What a privilege to be chosen to speak at the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims 16th Judical Conference. ⚖️ 🇺🇸
04/04/2024
I made oral arguments, in Champagne v. McDonough, at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit today. So fortunate to be accompanied by two of the greatest legal minds in Veterans law.
01/31/2024
Rooftop happy hour with incredible humans from the US CAVC and The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program. 🇺🇸
01/24/2024
It’s go time.
10/05/2023
Today was one of the greatest days of my life, both professionally and personally. My Sponsor/Co-Counsel and best friend joined me as I was sworn into the US Supreme Court. With 2 cases pending certiorari at SCOTUS, I’M READY. 👊🏼
08/22/2023
Elated to announce that the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF), Tillman Leadership Institute, selected me as a guest speaker at their Inaugural Women's Trailblazer Summit. I'm honored and humbled to be among several incredibly inspiring female leaders presenting this year!
For summit details: https://lnkd.in/eCQfHvs6
There is an upcoming informational session, with Colleen F. Reaney, on August 17th at 12 PM CST (1PM EST) about PTF programs coming this fall. This includes the Women's Trailblazer Summit, which you can register for here: https://lnkd.in/eU75KZhk
Many thanks to PTF for this amazing opportunity! I am beyond ecstatic to be apart of this transformational event!
03/29/2023
Fantastic tag teaming with the Mayor’s Office at the DC Bourbiz for Veteran & Military Spouse Networking event! Thank you to the Veteran Success Resource Group for hosting such a beneficial event! 🇺🇸
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1629 K Street NW, Suite 300
Washington D.C., DC
20006
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |