There was no formal pro bono program in place at FM Global in 2013 when attorney Jon Mishara took over the management of the Rhode Island-based insurance company’s legal department as senior vice president and general counsel, so he quickly …
Attorney Eric Teasdale, Senior Counsel and Compliance Leader at GE Oil & Gas, first heard about the Clinic in a Box from a colleague who thought it sounded like an interesting volunteer opportunity. A group of GE lawyers signed up …
“My practice, although focused on affordable housing and community development, involves project financing and development. In contrast, the Legal Clinic provides the opportunity to work directly with individuals in need. That personal connection is very rewarding and is a powerful …
“Everyone should be able to access justice, irrespective of economic status. Pro bono work is part of our contribution and obligation to the community to make sure that our most vulnerable members can have their voices heard.” – Genevieve Aguilar Reardon, …
“I cannot begin to thank you enough for finding Dick for us. To no one’s surprise, he was thoughtful, patient, and a total pleasure to deal with. As a result of his efforts we will now be able to start …
“I think that sometimes the rules are stacked against people, and it’s just a matter of untangling the web of requirements to understand what needs to be done. Being able to support somebody in trying to work through that is …
As a corporate attorney at McDermott, Will & Emery, Jennifer Bock spends most of her time focused on transactional work related to mergers and acquisitions, finance, and other business matters. It’s a fast-paced job that sees her managing the portfolios …
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A $100,000 grant from Cummings Foundation has enabled Lawyers Clearinghouse to expand and improve its Legal Clinic for the Homeless Program. While Massachusetts has made strides to reduce homelessness among individuals, veterans, and families, there are still many living on …
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On September 22, more than a hundred members of the pro bono legal community gathered at the John Adams Courthouse to help Lawyers Clearinghouse kick off another year of the Access to Justice Fellows Program. Seventy-four lawyers and retired judges …
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The Legal Clinic Panel is composed of volunteer attorneys that handle pro bono cases with the assistance of the Clearinghouse’s resources and mentoring capacity. Our pro bono clients are indigent individuals that stay at homeless shelters or are in danger …
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