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Notes: November 2015 In Brief
All year, we've been celebrating YOU through the hours you've given, the cases and clinics you've worked, the CLEs you've attended so you can be more knowledgeable pro bono lawyers, the funds you've...
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Professionalism CLE Offers Insights During Discovery
The Professionalism CLE held in conjunction with the 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Awards and Reception on Wednesday, December 9 from 4-5 pm at Jones Walker offered attendees some critical insights on...
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Applause For Our Volunteers
The house was full on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 for The Project's annual Volunteer Appreciation Awards and Reception at Jones Walker, which followed the year-end Professionalism CLE, "Avoiding Common...
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Long Time Executive Director Announces Retirement
Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." No one knew that better than the woman who spoke those words, the activist, author and educator, Helen Keller. For more than 29 years, The Pro Bono...
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George Washington Law Students At The Project
Students from The George Washington University Law School spent four days in late December at The Pro Bono Project working with Chief Legal Officer Linton Carney, staff attorneys Ona Sanders and...
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Welcome 2016 New Board Members
The Pro Bono Project is pleased to announce the 2016 officers and new members to the Board. Please join us in welcoming the following members of the legal and business communities: 2016 Board...
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Helping Us Open Doors in 2015
People are always asking us, “If your attorneys are volunteers, why do you need my year-end donation?” It’s a great question. Here’s the answer: Every year hundreds of lawyers generously donate their...
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Taking A Holiday Break At The Project
While the holiday season was busy for many people with parties and family gatherings, The Pro Bono Project was having some busy days with law students from George Washington Law, American University...
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Law Students Come From Around The World
Almost every month, there is a new group of law students from universities across America. Interestingly, many of those law students represent a variety of world cultures, such as China, India, France,...
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Gillis Long Poverty Law Center: A Commitment To The Working Poor
Over the past several summers, The Pro Bono Project has welcomed the opportunity to host Loyola law school interns through the Gillis Long Poverty Law Center (GLPLC). Unlike many of the out-of-state...
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When Age and Illness Meet Legal - Anything Is Possible
Manuel* came to the clinic needing help – not medical but legal help. He is 76 years old and has been a legal permanent resident for many years. Now, he wants to become a citizen, but he’s been afraid...
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Closing the Healthcare Gap: Medical-Legal Partnership Opens a New Door
Healthcare in the United States has been a major issue for the past several decades. Regardless of whether you’re young or old, rich or poor, working or retired – the cost of healthcare has escalated...
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Chairman's New Year Message
Dear Friends of The Pro Bono Project:Friends often tease me about being change-resistant—about relishing tradition and order to a fault. But even I acknowledge the inevitability of change and the...
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Volunteer Now for 24th JDC Self Help Resource Center
The Pro Bono Project has taken the lead in managing and recruiting volunteers for Self Help Resource Center (SHRC) at 24th Judicial District Court in Jefferson Parish beginning on April 19, 2016. You...
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Jennifer Rizzo-Choi New Executive Director of The Pro Bono Project
Comes to NOLA after serving as National Pro Bono Promotion Counsel for Human Rights First and Legal Director of Journey’s End Refugee ServicesThe Pro Bono Project is pleased to announce that after a...
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Notes: In Brief May 2016
It’s hard to believe that a month has gone by since my arrival at The Pro Bono Project. What a whirlwind it’s been! Jenny Rizzo-Choi (c) at GiveNOLA Day Press Conference, May 3 In that brief time I’ve...
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Adopt A Day; Adopt A Month At The 24th JDC
Recently, The Project was asked by the 24th Judicial District Court and the Louisiana Bar Foundation to manage the Self Help Resource Center (SHRC) at 24th JDC in Jefferson Parish. We need your help to...
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Man of the Moment: Linton Carney
Since July of 2009, Chief Legal Officer Linton Carney has worked quietly behind the scenes at The Pro Bono Project, managing the caseload, volunteers, interns and clients that pass through The...
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Media Release: JFAB 2016 Honorary Co-Chairs
Gary Solomon, Jr. and Seth Bloom, Esq. To Serve As Honorary Co-Chairs for The Pro Bono Project’s Annual Justice For All Ball FundraiserCo-Chairs Hope to Inspire Young Leaders Within the Community to...
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The Next Generation of Access To Justice Leaders
The Pro Bono Project recently hosted two interns as part of the inaugural year of the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Access to Justice Developing Leadership Intern Program. This program is the...
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