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 …

Janet Donovan Plays Crucial Role in Growing Fellows Program Read more »

PLEASE NOTE: Due to inclement weather this clinic is postponed until April 13. Please contact Clinic Director Mia Friedman by email or at 617.778.2082 with any questions. The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number …

[RESCHEDULED] Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Medeiros Center) Read more »

The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 …

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn) Read more »

The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 …

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House) Read more »

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 …

Susan Gedrick to Lead Fellows Program Read more »

This event has been cancelled. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions. Do you have questions about your current office lease? Is the lease renewal time fast approaching? Are you considering a move to new office space? Come and …

[Cancelled] Pro Bono Consultation for Nonprofits: Commercial Leases Read more »

The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 …

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn) Read more »

The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of 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 …

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Southampton Shelter) Read more »

The Clearinghouse wrapped up a record-breaking year of legal clinics on June 23 under the watch of Legal Clinic Director Mia Friedman, who took over management of the program last September. Over the past nine months, volunteer attorneys from ten area …

Following Record Year, More Improvements Planned for Legal Clinic for the Homeless Read more »

Introducing our newest feature: Meet the Board! Members of the Clearinghouse Board of Directors work in both the legal and nonprofit sectors, and their wide variety of practice areas and skillsets are an invaluable resource as the Clearinghouse expands its …

Meet the Board: Emily Hodge, Clearinghouse Board President and Counsel at Choate Hall & Stewart Read more »