April 2018
“A mentor once told me that law is a profession, not just a business. As a lawyer, when you see someone who’s down, you try to help them up. Housing stability is incredibly important for success in day-to-day life, and …
Category: Recent News
Dedicated Lawyer Brings Years of Experience to Legal Clinic Program
Once or twice a month, attorney Dick Bauer joins Legal Clinic Director Mia Friedman and a rotating team of volunteer lawyers at one of eight Boston-area homeless shelters for the Clearinghouse’s Legal Clinic for the Homeless program. Now in his …
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Meet the Board: Paul Tremblay, Professor, Boston College Law School
Paul Tremblay is a Clinical Professor of Law at Boston College Law School, where he directs the Community Enterprise Clinic, which engages students in direct representation of low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Paul has been a …
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Lawyers Clearinghouse Legal Clinic for the Homeless BU Public Service Fellowship Application
The Lawyers Clearinghouse connects pro bono lawyers with nonprofits and people in need to promote access to justice, strengthen communities, and end homelessness. We are small, dedicated group of attorneys looking for a Fellow with a sense of humor, a …
Janet Donovan Plays Crucial Role in Growing Fellows Program
Janet Donovan didn’t always want to be a lawyer. She had started her career in social work and later transitioned to advocacy work at a domestic violence agency. It was there that she saw firsthand the crucial efforts of the volunteer …
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Access to Justice Fellows Program Kicks Off Sixth Year
Over 100 members of Boston’s nonprofit and legal communities gathered at the Adams Courthouse on October 12 to help Lawyers Clearinghouse and the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission kick off another year of the Access to Justice Fellows Program. Created …
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Meet the Board: Elizabeth Lintz, Director, Goulston & Storrs
This is part two of our newest feature: Meet the Board! Members of the Clearinghouse Board of Directors work in both the legal and nonprofit sectors. Their wide variety of practice areas and skill sets are an invaluable resource as the Clearinghouse expands …
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Susan Gedrick to Lead Fellows Program
On October 12, the Clearinghouse’s Access to Justice Fellows Program will kick off its sixth year with a reception at the Adams Courthouse in Boston. There, representatives from area law firms, nonprofits, and the courts will gather to welcome the …
Morgan Lewis Summer Associates Jump into Pro Bono
Law students Amelia Pennington and Christopher Cataldo had been at Morgan Lewis for less than a day when they joined their fellow Summer Associates to volunteer at one of the Clearinghouse’s Pro Bono Consultations on May 23. Representatives from area nonprofits …
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Meet the Board: Teresa Santalucia, Clearinghouse Board President
This is part two of our newest feature: Meet the Board! Members of the Clearinghouse Board of Directors work in both the legal and nonprofit sectors. Their wide variety of practice areas and skill sets are an invaluable resource as the Clearinghouse expands …
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