October 2018
“I had been looking for housing cases because I had experience running a housing clinic in law school. It’s hard to overstate how critical housing work is. It can be taken for granted by people who are on their feet …
Category: Pro Bono Victories
September 2018
“As attorneys we have the ability to use our skills and qualifications to help people for whom the legal system may seem unapproachable or hard to navigate, and we should all try to do that to the extent we can. …
July 2018
“As lawyers, we have a unique ability to step in and help people navigate a complicated system and to advocate on their behalf, and pro bono is a chance to put these skills to use. Helping someone in need find …
June 2018
The way our legal system is set up can be very confusing for anyone, no matter their education or income level; it can be confusing even for lawyers. Because of that, the unfortunate reality is that when individuals don’t have …
May 2018
“I’m always interested in trying to assist people who otherwise can’t afford legal services, but I’m a commercial real estate lawyer, so it’s sometimes challenging to find cases that line up with my experience. I’m glad I was able to …
March 2018
“I would like to thank you for taking up my causes and all of your legal advice along the way. I especially would like to thank you for your humanity. I never felt less than a real person even though …
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 my law degree to good use helping someone who wouldn’t …
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 to justice for all. We have a duty as professionals …
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 why a lot of us went to law school, and …