February 2018
“Whether it’s paying clients or non-paying clients, the entire legal industry is a service industry; you’re there to help people. [This case] gave me the opportunity to not only put…
January 2018
“Pro bono is such an important part of any legal practitioner’s career. As lawyers, we must strive to serve the interests of justice, which cannot be done without improving access…
Lawyers Clearinghouse Legal Clinic for the Homeless BU Public Service Fellowship Application
The Lawyers Clearinghouse connects pro bono lawyers with nonprofits and people in need to promote access to justice, strengthen communities, and end homelessness. We are small, dedicated group of attorneys…
Janet Donovan Plays Crucial Role in Growing Fellows Program
Janet Donovan didn’t always want to be a lawyer. She had started her career in social work and later transitioned to advocacy work at a domestic violence agency. It was there…
Access to Justice Fellows Program Kicks Off Sixth Year
Over 100 members of Boston’s nonprofit and legal communities gathered at the Adams Courthouse on October 12 to help Lawyers Clearinghouse and the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission kick off…
Meet the Board: Elizabeth Lintz, Director, Goulston & Storrs
This is part two of our newest feature: Meet the Board! Members of the Clearinghouse Board of Directors work in both the legal and nonprofit sectors. Their wide variety of practice areas and…
December 2017
“As a lawyer you have to ask yourself as often as you can: ‘Have I done enough? Am I doing enough to help the people around me?’ That’s the reason…
November 2017
“I think [pro bono] is something that we’re supposed to be doing. Part of the reason a lot of us became lawyers is to be advocates for justice, and the…
October 2017
“I think we all have an obligation to give back with our skills, our time, and our resources. This is a skill I have and I definitely want to use…
Susan Gedrick to Lead Fellows Program
On October 12, the Clearinghouse’s Access to Justice Fellows Program will kick off its sixth year with a reception at the Adams Courthouse in Boston. There, representatives from area law…