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Letter From Leadership: Looking ahead with Executive Director Michael Lucas

…ally as we grow to integrate more non-lawyer volunteers into our fight for justice (e.g., accountants, paralegals, experts). We dreamed of expanding the reach of our groundbreaking pro bono family law program, as the community need continues to overwhelm the resources currently available. And we dreamed of growing our Standing with Our Neighbors program – doing more at the intersections of housing and education, health, homelessness, and even trau…

April 2021 Volunteers

…ty to the greater community and demonstrates our core value of seeing that justice is served. We are proud to partner with AVLF and sponsor the Saturday Lawyer Program to assist those in need in Georgia, particularly during the economic crisis related to the Covid pandemic.” – Art Gambill, Partner at McGuire Woods LLP Our Safe & Stable Homes volunteers are fighting for a fairer and more equitable Atlanta. Whether you’re writing demand letters, off…

Welcoming Andrew Rosenzweig (Nelson Mullins) as Leadership Council President

…t the 2019 Winetasting. A long-time volunteer, supporter, and advocate for justice, Andrew Rosenzweig was elected as our newest Leadership Council President. Andrew Rosenzweig has been on our Leadership Council since 2016. He is a dedicated volunteer and advocate for the fight for equal justice, and we’re so grateful to have him as our Leadership Council President this year. As Partner at Nelson Mullins, Andrew focuses his litigation practice in t…

Halfway Through a Landmark Year

…to AVLF. It’s the most convenient way to provide resources – and access to justice – for Atlanta families. SET UP A MONTHLY DONATION We’re so grateful to everyone who has brought us this far – and those who will carry us into 2019. As a donor, you are bringing crucial services to Atlantans in need, and showing your commitment to justice in your community. We’re especially grateful to our Steering Committee members, our Board of Directors, and our…

AVLF Hires Two New Staff Members

…area for assistance. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University in 2008 and a Master of Science in Conflict Management from Kennesaw State University in 2011. Cynthia has a strong background assisting victims as they navigate the courthouse and has worked in just about every courtroom in Fulton County as a prior Victim/Witness Advocate in the District Attorney’s Office and serving as a Judicial Case…

AVLF Co-Sponsors ACS Georgia’s Public Interest Holiday Party

…Legal Services Program, Georgia Watch, Gideon’s Promise, Lawyers For Equal Justice, Project South, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. “So much of this is because of the inspiration that the public interest community gives us,” Lucas continued. “That’s what I’m grateful for this year.” Want to learn more about our community partners? Check out this blog post featuring a few of our favorites. Ashleigh Starnes Communications Associate Check out mor…

Marty’s Farewell

…16849 Marty’s Farewell Celebration This event has passed. Join us in celebrating Marty Ellin’s incredible contributions to the Atlanta legal community in his 20 years as our Executive Director. As Michael Lucas steps into this role, we’re honoring Marty’s lifelong commitment to the fight for equal justice. Donate in Marty’s Honor 17849 white-bg…

4th Annual Beer Tasting and BBQ Battle

…June 2nd event at Opera, raising over $100,000 to support equal access to justice in our community. We are so grateful to the chefs who donated their time and food: Kevin Outzs of the Cockentrice and Spotted Trotter, Andreas Muller of Revival, Sweet Auburn BBQ, Twin Smokers BBQ, and Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ. Sweet Auburn BBQ took first place for the second year in a row, with Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ taking second place. We couldn’t have done it without event co…

Practicing Tikkun Olam: Remarks from AVLF’s Presidents Dinner

…safe and stable homes and families by inspiring lawyers to fight for equal justice, and perhaps it is that consistency of purpose that has allowed AVLF to serve our community to our fullest capacity this year. AVLF’s pro bono programs are more capable than ever of offering free, high quality legal services to those who have no other access to counsel. Three brief program status notes: In 2010, just after the founding of the Safe Families Office, t…

Friends of AVLF Recognized at the Georgia Latino Law Foundation Fellowship Luncheon

…edible men and women take on daily challenges to fight for equal access to justice.” AVLF is proud of Gabi and Adria both, and we know that accomplished attorneys like Adria will continue to inspire the next generation of lawyers, like Gabi, to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Have you signed up for our newsletter? Be the first to hear the news. Ashleigh Starnes Communications Associate As AVLF’s Communications Associate, Ash…

Adapting Fast: Our Take on the “New Normal”

…n • CFGA SPARK Opportunity Donor Advised Fund • City of Atlanta • Criminal Justice Coordinating Council • Cousins Foundation • Georgia Bar Foundation • Glenn Family Foundation • Humana • Ida Alice Ryan Foundation • Kaiser Permanente Foundation • MailChimp • Morgens West Family Foundation • Sartain Lanier Family Foundation • Stadium Neighborhoods Community Trust • United Way of Greater Atlanta/Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Respo…