Although the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service has been helping state residents get free legal services since 1981, new technology is now making the process faster and easier. MVLS launched its…
read moreDeeply rooted sense of justice drives Minnesota’s vigorous pro bono work. On death row in Alabama and Louisiana. On a border crossing in California where refugees seek asylum. In a…
read moreAfrican Women Lawyers (AWLA), a Non-governmental Organisation, has held a stakeholder engagement with the aim to reach workable solutions on key challenges affecting access to justice for many citizens. Ms.…
read morePro bono activity is increasing among Indiana attorneys, with more than half of all non-exempt lawyers licensed in the state contributing time, money or both, according to a report released…
read moreEarthjustice successfully challenged Cadiz, Inc.’s plans to sell contaminated groundwater from a fragile ecosystem in southern California. At Earthjustice, we’re skeptical any time a company announces plans to convert public…
read moreA medical-legal partnership that aims to assist veterans in Iowa has opened its doors, thanks in part to a $20,000 grant from the American Bar Endowment. Iowa Legal Aid, a…
read moreUnderstanding the importance of helping those who cannot afford a lawyer, Lawrence “Larry” Moncrief began pro bono work when he was a corporate lawyer in the ‘80s. Though he retired…
read moreMorgan Lewis was recently recognized by the American Immigration Council with the Stephen K. Fischel Distinguished Public Service Award for their commitment to helping ensure legal representation within the United States Immigration system.…
read moreIn preparation for the start of the 2019 hurricane season, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRLA) is hosting nearly a dozen disaster-preparedness sessions for community members in the flood-prone Coastal…
read morePress release from Pisgah Legal Services: It’s a well-known fact that if you are a defendant in the criminal justice system in the United States, you are guaranteed free representation…
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