“The outcome could not be better […] the flaws on my record are not indicative of the person I am today. I am no longer stigmatized by my record or a reflection of it.” – Lisa*, Former CORI Clinic Client …
100 CORI Clinics and the Path Ahead: A Conversation with A2J Fellow Crispin Birnbaum Read more »
“There is much more to a human being than what is on their record.” – Crispin Birnbaum, Access to Justice Fellow & CORI Clinic Mentor Today we’re celebrating our 100th CORI Sealing & Expungement Clinic! We first launched the CORI …
“Dick has strengthened not only Lawyers Clearinghouse, but seemingly every housing-related effort in Massachusetts with his expertise, intelligence, and kindness. He is a tireless advocate for clients, an engaged mentor to pro bono volunteers—from new associates to retired judges—and a …
Meet 2024 Pro Bono Excellence Honoree Dick Bauer Read more »
Pictured: Hugo Carvajal (second from left) with Latino Support Network team members Leandro Diaz and Cardeliz Paez and Co-founder Rafael DeLeon. “Without knowledge and an education on how to navigate the system, a new culture, a new country, people run into …
Meet 2024 Community Impact Honoree Hugo Carvajal Read more »
We’re excited to introduce Clark Ziegler, Executive Director at Massachusetts Housing Partnership and the recipient of our 2024 Nolan Leadership Award! This year, Lawyers Clearinghouse chose to honor Clark in recognition of his nearly four decades championing the creation of …
Meet 2024 Nolan Leadership Honoree Clark Ziegler Read more »
Lawyers Clearinghouse Board President Tonysha Taylor says she has always been drawn to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. She got her start in the education field, coordinating DEI initiatives and programs for independent schools in Massachusetts for ten years …
“I am deeply, deeply grateful to PAIR for allowing me to do what I do, and I am most grateful to the Access to Justice Fellows Program for giving me this springboard to truly use my law degree for good.”– …
Please join us in welcoming our first-ever Outreach & Programs Coordinator, Rachel Scully-Gonzalez, to the Lawyers Clearinghouse team! As Outreach & Programs Coordinator, Rachel will assist with programs and events and will help us build lasting partnerships with local nonprofits …
In December, Clearinghouse board members and staff gathered for our second-annual DEI Retreat, led by DEI Coordinator Lex Brown. These retreats offer us a meaningful opportunity to collectively reflect on our unique identities and experiences, recognize our biases, review our …
“Honestly, I have to pinch myself sometimes to ensure that I’m not in a fantasy. That there really is a place where I can gain a wealth of knowledge, awareness, and insights about my physical, mental, and emotional health within …
Meet the Honorees: Shelley Flaherty, Dita Obler, and Erinn Pearson Read more »
