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Carroll County residents use ‘pro bono’ services for family law, but more help is out there

Carroll County residents use ‘pro bono’ services for family law, but more help is out there 2000 1125 csr_lgles

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…

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Minnesota lawyers’ dedication to pro bono work has made the state a national leader

Minnesota lawyers’ dedication to pro bono work has made the state a national leader 2000 1125 csr_lgles

Deeply 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…

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African Women Lawyers engage stakeholders on justice delivery

African Women Lawyers engage stakeholders on justice delivery 2000 1125 csr_lgles

African 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.…

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Report: Lawyers’ Pro Bono Activity Increases In Indiana

Report: Lawyers’ Pro Bono Activity Increases In Indiana 2000 1125 csr_lgles

Pro 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…

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How We Defeated a Corporate Scheme to Sell the Mojave Desert’s Water

How We Defeated a Corporate Scheme to Sell the Mojave Desert’s Water 2000 1125 csr_lgles

Earthjustice 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…

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ABE grant helps Iowa open legal clinics in VA medical centers

ABE grant helps Iowa open legal clinics in VA medical centers 2000 1125 csr_lgles

A 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…

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Retired lawyers, law professors now eligible to take pro bono cases

Retired lawyers, law professors now eligible to take pro bono cases 2000 1125 csr_lgles

Understanding 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…

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Collaboration and Partnership: Morgan Lewis Pro Bono Efforts with Detained Asylum Seekers Recognized by the American Immigration Council

Collaboration and Partnership: Morgan Lewis Pro Bono Efforts with Detained Asylum Seekers Recognized by the American Immigration Council 2000 1125 csr_lgles

Morgan 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.…

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Local Lawyers Helping Texans Prepare for Hurricane Season

Local Lawyers Helping Texans Prepare for Hurricane Season 2000 1125 csr_lgles

In 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…

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Four Local Attorneys Recognized for Exemplary PRO BONO Service

Four Local Attorneys Recognized for Exemplary PRO BONO Service 2000 1125 csr_lgles

Press 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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