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 best way to do that is to use your skills …
Author: Hilary Vaught
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 it for good. Pro bono is very close to my …
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 firms, nonprofits, and the courts will gather to welcome the …
Morgan Lewis Summer Associates Jump into Pro Bono
Law students Amelia Pennington and Christopher Cataldo had been at Morgan Lewis for less than a day when they joined their fellow Summer Associates to volunteer at one of the Clearinghouse’s Pro Bono Consultations on May 23. Representatives from area nonprofits …
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Meet the Board: Teresa Santalucia, Clearinghouse Board President
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 skill sets are an invaluable resource as the Clearinghouse expands …
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September 2017
Harding, Kimberly
“With this training and consultation program, the attorneys were in and out within the morning, and the nonprofits had an actual deliverable to take home with them. It didn’t require any ongoing work, so it was a quick and manageable …
August 2017
“The ten months that I spent working with and getting to know my two clients, David* and Sean*, were truly my pleasure; I am just so happy that they were able to get favorable results (and that they still keep …
July 2017
“Pro bono is a great way to broaden your views on a lot of things. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet people you might not have met, and also to have a meaningful impact on someone’s life. As a young …
Following Record Year, More Improvements Planned for Legal Clinic for the Homeless
The Clearinghouse wrapped up a record-breaking year of legal clinics on June 23 under the watch of Legal Clinic Director Mia Friedman, who took over management of the program last September. Over the past nine months, volunteer attorneys from ten area …
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Summer Associate Embraces Pro Bono Early in Career
Law student Marina Shkuratov, a Summer Associate at Choate Hall & Stewart, says she initially decided to pursue a law degree because it would allow her to combine her love of analytical reasoning with her desire to apply the complexities …
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