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Capital Region Lawyers Honored for PRO BONO Work

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ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) continued its 30-year tradition of honoring lawyers, law firms, a law student and a civil justice group that have provided…

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Earthjustice Attorney Draws on Tradition to Revive Hawai’i’s Streams

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For Isaac Moriwake, the path to practicing environmental law was part of a personal journey of rediscovering his home in Hawai’i. Like many people born and raised in the islands, Moriwake…

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With Support of Lawyers, Foster Children Bloom into Successful Adults

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Ping-ponging between relatives’ homes as a child, Michelle Charles struggled to understand why she and her two sisters moved so often. When she was five, her mother died, and her…

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Wisconsin Attorneys Grant Legal Aid to Immigrants Along the Border and Within the State

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While the southern border lies a thousand miles away, immigration issues still resonate for many members of the Wisconsin community, from immigrants who’ve made their homes in the state to…

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Texas’s Salute to Veterans

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Texas, home to the second-largest veteran population in the United States (1.5 million veterans), has found the perfect tribute for them: Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW). During 2017 alone,…

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Dallas, Nov 16: Free Legal Help for Veterans

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Metroplex Veterans Legal Services, in collaboration with Sidley Austin LLP, and JP Morgan Chase & Co. is organizing a free legal clinic for veterans on November 16, 2018 in Dallas,…

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Pro Bono Month Sees Flurry of Activity

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Although it’s just a week-long, Pro Bono Week (the last week of October) gets a longer shelf life in many states where it’s extended over the course of the month.…

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What Is, and What Isn’t Pro Bono?

What Is, and What Isn’t Pro Bono? 150 150 LegalEase Solutions

The need for legal services among the poor is overwhelming. According to an American Bar Association study, at least 40% of low and moderate-income households experience a legal problem each…

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Big Law firms boast big pro bono hours

Pro Bono Goes Big

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The biggest players in the legal industry aren’t just making big bucks, they’re making big impressions in the lives of people that they’re serving pro bono. New data collated by…

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NJSBA to Honor Pro Bono Attorneys

NJSBA to Honor Pro Bono Attorneys 150 150 LegalEase Solutions

The last week of October is Legal Pro Bono week. In light of the week-long event, the New Jersey State Bar Association will host their 9th Annual Pro Bono Conference…

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