posted Feb 20, 2012 6:47 AM by Brian Brock
The Alabama State Bar Young Lawyer Section Disaster Legal Assistance Line is now open. The number is 1-800-354-6154. A FEMA intake will be done and cases will be referred to Young Lawyer Section volunteers for counsel and advice.
FEMA is in the state and providing disaster assistance to individuals. To apply people need to go to the FEMA web site, http://www.fema.gov/. |
posted Feb 7, 2012 4:31 AM by Brian Brock
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Montgomery, Ala., February 6, 2012 – As the state Legislature prepares for the 2012 legislative session, the Alabama State Bar today urged state lawmakers to provide greater access to the justice system for those living in poverty and to protect the independence of the judiciary by adequately funding the court system. ...
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posted Jan 30, 2012 8:27 AM by Brian Brock
Sponsored by Legal Services Alabama and Birmingham AIDS Outreach - Registration Deadline is February 20th. Register Early. Space is limited! RSVP by February 20, 2012; download the attached PDF form for full details and to register. Date: Friday, February 24, 2012; 10:15 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Location: Birmingham AIDS Outreach, 205 32nd St. South, Birmingham, AL 35233 CLE Credit This course has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 4 hours' credit, including 1 hours of ethics. Cost: FREE and lunch will be provided.
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posted Dec 9, 2011 4:59 AM by Brian Brock
The Commission has an exciting new Facebook page where you’ll find up to date information and resources for attorneys, law students, advocates and providers working to end homelessness and poverty. The Commission is thrilled to share best practices, trends, and breaking news in poverty law through this new site. We’ll also keep you posted on Commission events, activities and resources. Please get connected to the Commission by “liking” us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/ABA-Commission-on-Homelessness-Poverty/312719578752411 |
posted Oct 7, 2011 10:26 AM by Brian Brock
Watch this video clip featuring BVLP volunteers and their clients. |
posted Sep 21, 2011 1:17 PM by Brian Brock
Gov. Robert Bentley has issued this Proclamation for Pro Bono Week. (Click on the image for a full-size view.) |
posted Aug 31, 2011 6:06 AM by Brian Brock
Kelli Mauro stops by ABC 33/40 to talk about the upcoming Pro Bono week, October 23 - 29, 2011, in the City of Birmingham for those who need, but cannot afford, legal help. Click here for the video. |
posted Aug 16, 2011 6:30 PM by Brian Brock
The recipients of
the 2011 ABA Pro Bono Publico Award were honored on August 8, 2011 at the Pro
Bono Publico Awards Assembly Luncheon during the ABA Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada. During the luncheon,
videos about each recipient and their pro bono efforts were shown. Those videos
are now available for viewing at http://bit.ly/pSpfXX.
Please check them out and be inspired by the dedication of these firms and
attorneys to providing pro bono legal services. |
posted Jul 18, 2011 6:24 PM by Brian Brock
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The Pro Bono Institute has posted a nice
video on YouTube of LSC President Jim Sandman talking about pro bono.
Particularly useful is his suggestions (which should carry a lot of weight
with managing partners at large firms -- after all he used to play that role)
for greater support for technology and marketing for legal aid programs as part
of the firms' pro bono committment. The video is below, jumping directly
to that portion. http://youtu.be/rQlDIroUIKQ?t=2m46s |
posted Jun 14, 2011 6:44 PM by Elizabeth Clark
The Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program and Bessemer Bar Association will be hosting Disaster Relief Legal Assistance Clinics for tornado victims at the Bessemer Justice Center, 1851 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020.
Clinic times are as follows:
Monday June 20th: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday June 21st: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday June 22nd: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteer attorneys will be available to assist with insurance issues, FEMA applications, recovery of legal documents, landlord/tenant issues and contract issues. |
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