If we pair our good intentions with deep understanding, then there is no limit to the ways that we can improve our clients’ lives and our community as a whole.

The conclusion of a 4-part series as told by Brie Alexis, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Warning: This is a true story. Part 4: On The Run  He called me 20 times a day begging me to come home, saying he would never hurt me again.  When he realized I wasn’t falling for […]

Part 3 of a 4-part series as told by Brie Alexis, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Warning: This is a true story. Part 3: Stick to the Script The constant abuse, pain and humiliation were horrific.  He would always say, “Don’t even think about leaving; I will kill you!!”  This made me too scared to […]

Safe and Stable Families Director Jamie Perez and Program Coordinator Lilli Crowe share signs of intimate partner abuse – and how survivors can get help.

Part 2 of a 4-part series as told by Brie Alexis, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Warning: This is a true story. Part 2: The Gift and the Curse In April 1997, I married the love of my life.  He was charming, giving and dependable.  He showered me with affection, lavish trips and […]

Part 1 of a 4-part series as told by Brie Alexis, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Warning: This is a true story. Part 1: My Knight in Shining Armor   I’ll start from the beginning, just the way most fairytales do. Only the story that I’m about to tell you is a far […]

Karmel Keeton (our former summer intern from Mississippi College of Law) and Angelik Edmonds (our former University of California President’s Public Service Legal Fellow) offer a short reflection on their time at Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.

On Saturday, September 8th, AVLF and clothing brand Chloe Kristyn combined fashion and philanthropy by hosting a stylish affair at the home of AVLF board member Elizabeth Finn Johnson.

COLE THALER | August 28, 2018 The word “race” does not appear in AVLF’s mission statement or vision statement, but there’s no question that the work we do on behalf of low-income tenants is racial justice work. Here’s why. 1. Housing inequality in Atlanta is not race-neutral. In a 2016 paper, the Federal Reserve Bank […]

In order to best serve our city, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation works with many community partners to make sure the clients get the help they need.

We change lives one courtroom at a time, and the law is our tool. But the fight for housing justice will never be won by lawyers alone.

Jeffrey Tompkins, a volunteer, supporter, and long-time friend of AVLF, recalls his very first Saturday Lawyer experience – with a surprising twist.