AJC Publishes Michael Lucas’ Op-Ed on Speaking Up Against Abuse
We can’t end domestic violence if we don’t talk about it."In his recent op-ed for the Atlanta J...

On WABE: AVLF Leads the Fight for Survivor Safety Amid Rising Need
Executive Director, Michael Lucas, joined Closer Look with Rose Scott on WABE to discuss the challe...

11Alive Showcases AVLF’s Mobile Advocacy Van Helping Survivors Find Safety
AVLF’s Mobile Advocacy Van, Pearl, provides a safe, welcoming space for survivors of domestic vio...

Shining a Light on Survivors: AVLF’s DVAM 2025 Events & Engagement
Every October, communities nationwide come together to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Mo...

WABE Covers AVLF’s Response to Federal Funding Cuts Affecting Survivors and Tenants
"We’re at a financial crossroads — not a crisis. These services are too critical to stop." A...

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Celebrates Grant Support from Leading Organizations
We are grateful for the generous support of the following partners for the second quarter of 2025: ...

AVLF Honored with Heart of the Community Award by CareSource
This June, AVLF was recognized with a Heart of the Community Award from CareSource. This award is g...

Honoring Rich Johnson: A Decade of Dedication to Housing Justice
In 2013, AVLF’s now-Executive Director Michael Lucas was a staff attorney, deeply frustrated by t...

AVLF Executive Director Michael Lucas Featured in Metro Atlanta CEO
Executive Director of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Michael Lucas discusses the legal se...

Kaiser Permanente Georgia Launches New MLP with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
In late January, Kaiser Permanente (KP) Georgia launched a new MLP between KP’s Social Work t...

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Deepens Partnership with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Strengthening Access to Justice
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (AGG), a nationally recognized law firm with offices in Atlanta and Washi...

AVLF Executive Director Joins FOX 5 Atlanta to Share Legal Insight on Sudden Evictions at South Atlanta Apartment Complex
Michael Lucas, executive director of Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, said landlords do not ha...
