Notes: The March 2015 In Brief ...
Michael Guidry: Creating Art for JFAB 2015 We're moving into high gear now that March has come. Easter, French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest - they are all just around the corner but that doesn't slow us...
View ArticleGiveNOLA Day: Open A Door ... Give A Child A Voice ...
Open the door all the way with a donation of $100, or open it half way for $50 or just crack it for $10 and you can help us help a Child In Need of Care (CINC), bring representation to one of the many...
View ArticleDrake Law In The House ...
Back row: Nathan Vos, Nicholas Gral, Alexandria Quinn, Lucas SterbickFront row: Molly Hammer, Monika Sehic, Shelby Bird, Marie De Franca, Mathilde Declercq, Caroline Alet, Erin Lain (Note: Marie,...
View ArticleMeet The Krewe: 2015 JFAB
The kick-off meeting of the 2015 Justice For All Ball Committee was held on April 7, 2015 at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Harrah's Hotel. In addition to JFAB Committee Chair Steven Lane of Herman, Herman...
View ArticleNotes: The April 2015 In Brief
This week, we're giving a shout-out to our volunteers and all their good works because it's National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, 2015. It takes a village to open the doors to civil legal service for...
View ArticleVolunteers Make It Happen
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, and as we approach GiveNOLA Day, Tuesday, May 5, The Project is focusing on how our volunteers serve the many children that come to us as...
View ArticleGND 2015: Opening Doors Challenge
How ready are you to challenge yourself, your firm/company, colleagues, friends and family to open some doors for the children represented by The Pro Bono Project?We know that everybody likes a little...
View ArticleSomething For Everyone ...
Students and interns come to The Pro Bono Project from all areas of the country (and even other countries!) for a myriad of reasons. Hands down, it’s the practical learning experience they get through...
View ArticleThe Pro Bono Project Is In The Zone ...
The Pro Bono Project Is In The Zone – Welcomes Mrs. Gayle Benson as Honorary Chair of the 27th Justice For All Ball on Friday, September 18, 2015Saints, Pelicans Training Facilities to Serve as...
View ArticleBarry Law In The House ...
It's the end of the semester and Barry University School of Law sent three of its best and brightest - Kenneth Ejene, Mylika Morton and Stacey Schwartz - to The Pro Bono Project during the week of...
View ArticleNotes: June 2015 In Brief
It's been a whirlwind few months at The Project as we have worked to get the 2015 Justice For All Ball rolling. From the kickoff luncheon, right up until this moment, 2015 JFAB Committee Chair Steve...
View ArticleGayle Benson: Bringing Her Style To The Project as Honorary Chair
Gayle BensonHonorary Chair, 2015 Justice For All Ball Brimming with Southern charm and grace, Gayle Benson has brought new meaning to the word ‘style’ when it comes to supporting causes that are near...
View ArticleNotes: July 2015 In Brief
August is almost here and the summer has been a scorcher!!Happy to report that the heat has not deterred our many volunteers who have been working hard to pull together a spectacular 2015 Justice For...
View ArticleGiving On GiveNOLA Day: Carole Cukell Neff Committed To The Future
WIth Sessions Fishman Nathan and Israel, LLC as the largest firm donor to The Pro Bono Project on GiveNOLA Day 2015, we feature Carole Cukell Neff here as the largest individual donor within the firm....
View ArticleGiving On GiveNOLA Day: Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel LLC
As part of this year’s GiveNOLA Day citywide fundraising event, we introduced the Opening Doors Challenge. The challenge was simple: the firm making the highest total donation, and the individual...
View ArticleNotes: August 2015 In Brief
The Justice For All Ball is just around the corner on Friday, September 18th at the Saints Indoor Training Facility at 5800 Airline Drive. Invitations are in the mail and many of you may have already...
View ArticleRockin' 'n Bowling ...
It was fun Sunday for all who came out to Rock 'n Bowl to support The New Orleans Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section annual Pro-Bowl-O Tournament on August 9th. All proceeds from the day benefit...
View ArticleNotes: October 2015 In Brief
(L to R) Board Member Chris Short, Executive Director Rachel Piercey, Jefferson Parish Council President John Young, October 7 Proclamation Presentation. Photo courtesy of Jefferson Parish Public...
View ArticleVolunteers Make Pro Bono Count
We’re always asking our volunteers lawyers (and our many other volunteers) to tell us why they give their time and talent to The Pro Bono Project and to the pro bono cause in general.The cases are...
View ArticleIt's October: National Pro Bono Celebration Is Here
For the past seven years, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service has shined the spotlight during October on the increasing need for pro bono services, and the...
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