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 …
Category: Pro Bono Victories
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 …
January 2017
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“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, …
December 2016
Meet an Access to Justice Fellow: Dick Allen
“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 …
November 2016
“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 …
October 2016
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Attorney Bancroft “Bats” Wheeler, a retired partner at Nutter McClennen & Fish and an Access to Justice Fellow, was one of four attorneys honored with a 2016 Adams Pro Bono Publico Award on October 26 at the John Adams Courthouse. Bats was recognized for the pro …
September 2016
“I wouldn’t have this apartment if it wasn’t for all your help, time and dedication. You took time out of your busy schedule to help me and my family.” – Tara, Client, Legal Clinic for the Homeless Attorney John Cloherty, a partner …
July 2016
“[Lawyers] have a very specific set of skills and the ability to do things that not everyone can do, including advocating for people who can’t afford attorneys. Pro bono should be a necessary part of most people’s practices . . …
August 2015
“Yesterday ranks insanely high on my days of professional fulfillment. Had it not been for the clinics you run, I never would have met Aaron, and given the complex nature of his particular case, it is unlikely he would have …