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The duties of Polish Honorary Consuls include: protection of the rights and interests of the Republic of Poland and its citizens, fostering the development of friendly relations and cooperation between Poland and the U.S., fostering the bonds between Poland and Polish Americans, promoting the Polish economy, science, culture and language, and providing consular assistance.
The duties of Polish Honorary Consuls include: protection of the rights and interests of the Republic of Poland and its citizens, fostering the development of friendly relations and cooperation between Poland and the U.S., fostering the bonds between Poland and Polish Americans, promoting the Polish economy, science, culture and language, and providing consular assistance.
The Polish American Congress is a National Umbrella Organization, representing at least 10 million Americans of Polish descent and origin. Its membership is comprised of fraternal, educational, veteran, religious, cultural, social, business, political organizations and individual membership.
The Polish American community prides itself on its deeply rooted commitment to the values of family, faith, democracy, hard work and fulfillment of the American dream. We are present in every state and virtually every community in America, on various social, business and economic levels.
The Polish American Congress, an “umbrella” organization, is a federation of over 3000 Polish American organizations and clubs, ranging from national fraternal benefit societies, such as the Polish National Alliance, Polish Women’s Alliance, Polish Roman Catholic Union, Polish Falcons and others, including veteran, cultural, professional, religious and social associations, with aggregate membership of over one million. The PAC by-laws also provide for individual membership, as well as associate membership.
With 25 State Divisions and Chapters, the Polish American Congress is represented in 19 states.
The PAC promotes civic, educational and cultural programs designed to further not only the knowledge of Polish history, language and culture, but to stimulate Polish American involvement and accomplishments.
The governing body of the PAC is the Council of National Directors, consisting of directors elected by their respective State Divisions or National Organizations and up to 10 at-large directors elected by the Council. Day to day operations are conducted by the Executive Committee elected by the Council of National Directors for a two year term.
Much of the work of the Council is delegated to Standing Committees: Polish Affairs, American Agenda, Public Affairs, Cultural Affairs, Anti-bigotry, Education Commission, Polish American Heritage Month Committee, Environmental Commission and Youth Committee.
Established in 1971, Helena Modjeska Art and Culture Club in Los Angeles is a public benefit 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting Polish culture in Southern California.
The Club is a charitable, cultural and a-political organization, dedicated to the promotion of the Polish cultural heritage, as well as Polish arts and sciences in California. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, with the IRS Tax Determination number EIN 20-3491956, the Club sponsors important cultural events in Los Angeles and its environs. During the past four decades of its existence it has made a significant contribution to the enrichment of the ethnic mosaic of Southern California. Financed by membership dues and individual donations, the Club invites eminent guests from Poland and organizes meetings with artists, actors, film directors, scholars, journalists, musicians and government officials. It presents concerts, film screenings, performances and exhibitions.
The Polish American Congress of Southern California is a non-profit organization and a hub for Polish American Immigrants of all generations in United States . The goal of Polish American Congress is to preserve and promote Polish heritage, culture and language.
The Polish American Congress is a National Umbrella Organization, representing at least 10 million Americans of Polish descent and origin. Its membership is comprised of fraternal, educational, veteran, religious, cultural, social, business, political organizations and individual membership.
The Polish American community prides itself on its deeply rooted commitment to the values of family, faith, democracy, hard work and fulfillment of the American dream. We are present in every state and virtually every community in America, on various social, business and economic levels.
Polish Center in Los Angeles is a fraternal organization, not-for-profit corporation established to
1. Foster the tradition of Poland’s independence and cultural achievements
2. Foster, encourage and promote civic, social, cultural and educational interests of the Polish-American community
3. Work towards realization of a suitable cultural center in the metropolitan area of Los Angeles
4. Engage in any other business or activity which can help in the realization of the above objectives, but do not conflict with the laws of the United States of America or the State of California
Polish Center of Los Angeles is a fraternal association of Polish Americans in Los Angeles. The Polish Center was founded in 1967, with the primary address given as 3424 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles. Primary drivers in founding of the center were Jerzy Zielinski and Helena Stelmach. In 1975, the Polish Fraternal Association of California known as “Samopomoc” was dissolved, with its remaining assets being added to those of the Polish Center. “Samopomoc” was founded on June 23, 1952, with the following goals:
- To foster, encourage and promote the civic, social, cultural, and education interests of the Polish-American community.
- To stimulate mutual help amongst its members and to inculcate upon its members the principles of charity, justice, and brotherly love
- To assists its members and particularly the newly arrived Polish immigrants in need.
The Polish Club (Dom Polski) in San Francisco’s Mission District boasts three member societies, which held their first joint meeting in 1925. The mission of the Polish Club is to serve as a center for the propagation of Polish culture, art, language and community. The Club building was acquired in 1926 and is used today for Polish cultural events. Łowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble of San Francisco holds weekly dance classes at the Polish Club on Tuesday evenings.
The Polish Society of California founded in San Francisco by K. Bielawski and R.K. Piotrowski in 1863 to support Poland's 1863 Uprising celebrated its 150th Anniversary in 2013. The Polish Literary and Dramatic Circle arranges recitals, lectures, film screenings and book-club discussions to promote the interests of its members in Polish literature, drama and the other arts. The mission of the St. Stanislaus Benevolent Society is to give support to Polish Catholic religious endeavors.
Aleksandra Urban is a seasoned attorney who is a passionately advances employee rights claims in California State and Federal class action lawsuits against employers. Ms. Urban has a strong background in eDiscovery, digital forensics, cloud storage and handling large scale document productions. She is dedicated to the use of technology in the course of litigation and has been asked to present on these topics by prestigious professional organizations such as CAALA and Southwestern Law School, of which she is an Alumna. She has helped many clients navigate the information superhighway from cellular forensics, ESI collections and metadata to the intersection of law and compensation with incredible results! She is skilled at finding the proverbial “needle in the haystack”.
Prior to Lavi & Ebrahimian, LLP Ms. Urban worked for successful Plaintiff Labor & Employment Law firms where she concentrated her practice on representing law enforcement officers and first responders against municipal entities for claims based on gender, race, disability and other forms discrimination, retaliation/hostile work environment, sexual harassment, protected whistleblowers and wrongful terminations. She has ensured LEO’s received their POBR rights in IA’s and during various administrative hearings. Over the years prior to that, Ms. Urban handled a diverse array of matters ranging from Fraud, Breach of Contract, Wrongful Death, Professional Malpractice to criminal matters and Insurance Defense. Ms. Urban is a habituated diplomat in complex settlement negotiations. Her pragmatic approach and natural aptitude for litigation puts forth a uniquely well-rounded experience.
Ms. Urban received her Bachelor of the Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. There she received multiple scholarships and studied abroad in Graz, Austria and Rome, Italy. Ms. Urban received her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, CA where she also received multiple scholarships. While in law school, she interned at Consulate of the Republic in Poland in Los Angeles. She attended the International Entertainment & Media Law Program in London, England as well as the International Corporate Law Program in Budapest, Hungary.
Ms. Urban speaks Polish with native level fluency and business-level German.
After obtaining a bachelor's and master's degree from Stanford University and a law degree from Santa Clara University, I practiced law in various arenas of general litigation for eight years. For almost two years, I have practiced in the criminal appellate arena and also generally in appellate law. As a woman, I have a desire to help and can relate to women with their appellate issues. I am compassionate and caring, but I am also a competent and strong advocate. I helped myriad woman with domestic restraining orders while I practiced family law. Though I no longer practice in this area, my competence and compassion are still a strength of mine.
Practice Areas
Family Law, Personal Injury, Abuse & Neglect, Medical Malpractice
Admission and Professional Licenses
California State Bar; CA Licensed Attorney SBN 337575
Board of Registered Nursing; CA RN License 561130
Board of Registered Nursing; License 552109
Education
JFKU, School of Law; Juris Doctor, 2016; Public Interest Certificate; Children Family and The Law Certificate
CSU, Dominguez Hills; MSN 2008; BSN/Public Health Nurse 2002
Certifications
Family Law Family Children and the Law JFKU School of Law, 2016
Elder Law JFKU School of Law, 2016
Mediation; Congress of Neutrals
Pro Bono Volunteer Experience
Public Law Center; Volunteer Attorney
Contra Costa County Bar Associations; Co-Chair
American Inn of Court; Student Member
Polish-American Educational Committee of San Francisco; Past President
Orange County Superior Court; Family Law, Keeping Families Safe
Membership
State Bar of California
California Lawyers Association
Orange County Bar Association
Long Beach Bar Association
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Klezmer veterans perform recently gathered traditional works, new compositions, and improvised melodies.
Join Veretski Pass for a concert based on Ukrainian, Polish and Jewish melodies. This will include pieces from their 2024 release, the Peacock and the Sunflower, as well as their 2015 release, Poyln: A Gilgul (Poland: A Transformation). They will also present some recently gathered rural, Polish and Ukrainian tunes as well as Jewish melodies from those regions. Along with their own compositions and arrangements, the Klezmer veterans in Veretski Pass play music in an original style, with driving dance rhythms, as well as beautifully meandering, slow melodies, sometimes improvised on the spot.
