Trainings & workshops

We create and lead workshops, share essential information online, distribute resources and tools via partner networks, and work with local leaders in communities facing compounding crises.

The workshops and trainings below are one way we share what we know. Each offering takes a look at the various systems and policies that shape disaster recovery and offers clear, practical guidance for disaster legal preparedness. Some topics are national in scope while others vary state-by-state and are better suited as collaborative presentations coled with local groups. We facilitate n person events when possible and via zoom as requested.

If you are interested in collaborating on a presentation and/or scheduling an event for your community or team, please compete our Workshop & Training Inquiry Form.

Workshop & Training inquiry form

  • A straightforward, jargon-free intro to FEMA: how it works, what gets declared, and what survivors are actually entitled to receive. Perfect for anyone trying to make sense of a confusing system.n text goes here

  • A continuing legal education course designed for attorneys representing disaster survivors in everything from FEMA appeals to housing disputes. Grounded in trauma-informed practice and real-world legal tools.re

  • Tailored for frontline staff and community organizations, this session highlights how to recognize legal risks, offer accurate info, and connect people to critical support during disaster recovery.


  • Scams spike after every disaster. This training walks through the most common frauds, how to report them, and what legal tools survivors can use to protect themselves.

  • Covers housing-related legal issues that emerge in disaster zones—like evictions, unlivable conditions, landlord negligence, and how to advocate for displaced tenants and homeowners.

  • When disaster hits, debt follows. This session explores bankruptcy law, debt relief options, and protections available to survivors, especially low-income communities hit hardest.

  • Disasters are often accompanied by increased policing. We look at curfews, surveillance, arrests, and the use (and abuse) of emergency powers that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.

  • A hands-on, community-centered workshop on staying safe and connected when the grid goes down. Combines tech tools, comms strategies, and legal knowledge to protect people under pressure.

  • A grounded, compassionate approach to planning for the inevitable. This session covers wills, burial preferences, advance directives, and end-of-life legal tools with clarity and care.

  • A step-by-step guide to creating legally valid wills and powers of attorney. Focused on accessibility, this session helps participants take practical steps toward real preparedness.

  • A legal and safety training for older adults and caregivers. We cover common scams, document prep, emergency planning, and ways to stay protected when systems fail.

  • Not your typical training—this interactive event uses trivia to teach disaster law in a fun, low-pressure setting. Great for students, coalitions, and anyone who likes to learn while discussing the weather and how it impacts us personally!