There was a lot to celebrate on the evening of June 1, when nearly 200 members of the legal, nonprofit, and business communities gathered at the Boston office of Nixon Peabody to help Lawyers Clearinghouse honor Mike Fish, President and …

Clearinghouse honors Michael Fish and breaks past fundraising record at 28th Annual Meeting Read more »

Registration (required): This event have been cancelled. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions. Experts: Dick Allen, Esq., formerly of Casner & Edwards and MA Attorney General’s Office Chris Novello, Esq., of Boston Scientific Corporation The Roundtable with the Experts …

Roundtable with the Experts: Personal Information, Data Security, and Document Retention Policy Read more »

Ryan Johnstone’s interest in law started at a young age, sparked by frequent conversations with the attorney who owned the building where his father rented office space. In college, Johnstone pursued a philosophy degree and found that he most enjoyed …

Local attorney got his start volunteering with the Clearinghouse Read more »

Registration*: Click here. Please RSVP by February 29. *Please note that registration is required. Experts:  Dick Allen, Esq. Access to Justice Fellow at the Lawyers Clearinghouse, formerly of Casner & Edwards, and MA Attorney General’s Office Susan Abbott, Esq. Goodwin Procter LLP …

Roundtable with the Experts: Conflict of Interest Policy and Intermediate Sanctions Read more »

Nearly two-thirds of eligible people seeking civil legal aid in Massachusetts are turned away due to a lack of resources. Without representation, many of them lose their homes, are unable to receive benefits, struggle through child custody or domestic violence cases, or …

The 2016 Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid Read more »

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is partnering with Lawyers Clearinghouse to provide pro bono legal services for the Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Hinshaw is the tenth law firm to volunteer with this program. Attorneys from Hinshaw will attend a …

Clearinghouse welcomes newest legal clinic partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Read more »

The Lawyers Clearinghouse and the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission welcomed over 100 guests from area law firms, nonprofit organizations, and the Court to a kick-off event at the Adams Courthouse to mark the start of the fourth year of the …

Access to Justice Fellows Program kicks off fourth year Read more »

Myra Green was working as an associate at a large New York City law firm when a partner asked her if she would be interested in assisting him with a healthcare case. It was her first foray into healthcare law …

Fellow Myra Green helps struggling family facing health crisis Read more »

The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys …

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Bridge Over Troubled Waters) Read more »

The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at four area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys …

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Bridge Over Troubled Waters) Read more »