“I admire the aspect of Lawyers Clearinghouse that focuses on helping clients solve civil legal problems, which then helps them transform their lives … [they’re] doing really important work in communities.” – Tonysha Taylor, Lawyers Clearinghouse Board President One of …
Leadership Series: Meet Board President Tonysha Taylor Read more »
Susan Gedrick first stepped into her role as Executive Director of Lawyers Clearinghouse in the fall of 2020, following the retirement of long-time Executive Director Maribeth Perry. As Executive Director, Susan works closely with staff and the board to set …
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“For 60 years, the Conservation Law Foundation has tackled environmental challenges across New England to promote clean air and water, preserve natural resources, and strive for environmental justice in our communities.” – Jon Mishara, 2025-2026 Access to Justice Fellow Community-based …
Pro Bono in Retirement: A2J Fellow Jon Mishara Advocates for Sustainable Transportation Read more »
“What a great opportunity for our attorneys to hone up on their skills on providing the stress relief and empathy that clients will need, whether it’s in tax lien foreclosure or in the context of a lot of our ordinary …
Meet 2025 Pro Bono Excellence Honorees Dain Torpy, Phillips & Angley, and Pierce Atwood Read more »
“The things that we do measure—that we can say concretely we know we are impacting—are increases in income, increases in savings, and increases in credit score…those arethree of the trifectas of financial stability and economic mobility.” – Danielle Piskadlo,Executive Director, …
Meet 2025 McNeil Community Impact Honoree Women’s Money Matters Read more »
“Lawyers Clearinghouse provides critical legal support for our most vulnerable neighbors, and The Property and Casualty Initiative is focused on supporting the same organizations and populations with financing tools. I am deeply humbled and honored by this recognition. We have so …
Meet 2025 Nolan Leadership Honoree Michelle Volpe Read more »
“[Rich] took on a case for my uncle to help avoid foreclosure on my grandmother’s home in Millbury, MA and also pay off a significant tax debt accrued over the years . . . He’s been a pure pleasure to …
Spotlight: Tax Lien Clinic Volunteer Rich Serkey Read more »
When the Access to Justice Fellows Program was first created in 2012, its founders hoped to build a community of senior and retired attorneys and judges who would harness their years of legal experience to offer much-needed pro bono support …
Immigration Group Serves as Essential Resource in an Era of Increasing Uncertainty Read more »
Claire Slack, Tufts University Class of 2024, Political Science and Anthropology “I’ve really appreciated coming into this organization and [it’s] been very welcoming . . . I’ve been sitting in on staff meetings, which is super interesting. I’ve been able …
“It gives me more satisfaction than lying on a beach or doing almost anything else. The fact that you helped someone who needed a somewhat unique skill . . . solve what is often a complex problem involving their own …
A2J Fellows Community Gathers for an All-Fellows Meeting Read more »
