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 …
Category: Pro Bono Victories
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 …
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 …
June 2017
“It’s easy to not be so aware of the need that’s out there, so it’s important to me to be able to give back to people who have a sometimes desperate need for help and have no place else to …
May 2017
“I enjoy getting involved in pro bono work because it gives me an opportunity to provide my services to persons and organizations of limited means. The particular needs of pro bono clients are also interesting and enable me to connect …
April 2017
“One of the great things about doing pro bono work is that it gives you substantive experience that you might not otherwise get. I’m not a litigator, but I was able to work with litigators from our office, attend hearings, …
March 2017
“Pro bono work allowed me to have a real impact on a client’s life right at the beginning of my legal career. CORIs put already vulnerable people at a disadvantage in finding jobs and stable housing. Since these cases were …
February 2017
“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 …