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…
read moreFor 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…
read morePing-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…
read moreWhile 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…
read moreTexas, 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,…
read moreMetroplex 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,…
read moreAlthough 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.…
read moreJanuary 2004 witnessed the creation of the Ella Project, an initiative made with the sole intent to offer dedicated legal pro bono assistance to deserving residents of New Orleans. Co-founders…
read moreAugust 23, 2017 By Rachel Watson Kevin Dougherty. Courtesy Warner Norcross & Judd The State Bar of Michigan has honored a group of law firms and corporations in…
read moreBy Barry Carter bcarter@starledger.com, Columnist, The Star-Ledger Sure, these lawyers always want to win, but the goal is to play softball badly to send kids to camp. Give up a grand…
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