Pro Bono – Voices for Civil Justice

3 Ways Automation Can Enhance Access To Justice

Feature, News Story (NATIONAL)

3 Ways Automation Can Enhance Access To Justice

Bar Association wants more lawyers to donate

News Story (Alaska)

Bar Association wants more lawyers to donate

December 4, 2019 | KUAC-FM (Fairbanks, AK)
Everyone accused of a crime has the right to an attorney, but that’s not a right for parties in civil cases. If you are getting a divorce, or someone sues you, you have to pay for legal counsel or go it alone.
Tags: Domestic Violence | Housing: Landlord-Tenant | Pro Bono

Why Partnerships Can Help Maximize In-House Pro Bono

News Story (NATIONAL)

Why Partnerships Can Help Maximize In-House Pro Bono

November 3, 2019 | Michele Gorman | Law360
It’s partnerships like Chubb’s that have helped legal departments and companies establish and grow successful pro bono programs to give back to their communities through free legal representation, according to Takacs and other panelists.
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Why pro bono work is so gratifying and necessary

Op-Ed (Tennessee)

Why pro bono work is so gratifying and necessary

November 25, 2019 | Jacqueline Dixon | Tennessean, The
It is difficult to see a client in a place of fear and uncertainty, but incredibly gratifying to see them go through the process of leaving an abusive relationship and moving into a brighter future than they ever imagined.
Tags: Pro Bono

Why A Post-Disaster Rule For Pro Bono Aid Isn’t For Everyone

News Story (Louisiana, NATIONAL)

Why A Post-Disaster Rule For Pro Bono Aid Isn’t For Everyone

October 28, 2019 | Emma Cueto | Law360
When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005, legal aid provider Southeast Louisiana Legal Services knew that people in its community would need its help with everything from disputes with landlords to appeals of insurance claim decisions.
Tags: Natural Disasters | Pro Bono

3 Ways Automation Can Enhance Access To Justice

3 Ways Automation Can Enhance Access To Justice

Bar Association wants more lawyers to donate

Bar Association wants more lawyers to donate

Why Partnerships Can Help Maximize In-House Pro Bono

Why Partnerships Can Help Maximize In-House Pro Bono

Why pro bono work is so gratifying and necessary

Why pro bono work is so gratifying and necessary

Why A Post-Disaster Rule For Pro Bono Aid Isn’t For Everyone

Why A Post-Disaster Rule For Pro Bono Aid Isn’t For Everyone

How Legal Aid Groups Built An Army To Help Migrant Kids

How Legal Aid Groups Built An Army To Help Migrant Kids

Virginia Looks To Volunteer Attorneys To Boost Access To Strained Legal Aid Programs

Virginia Looks To Volunteer Attorneys To Boost Access To Strained Legal Aid Programs