…t sells and maintains the integrity of government-owned properties. She is passionate about helping her community while working for a great organization. In her free time, Matilde likes to kickbox, read, and bake healthy treats. 984 Program Coordinator, Safe & Stable Homes Project mdavis@avlf.org (678) 681-6005 6005 Matilde Davis, originally from Gary, Indiana, is AVLF’s Program Coordinator, working primarily with the Saturday Lawyer Program. She…
…n the toxic stress of poverty. In a just world, every human being would be free to use her energy and time to pursue passions, to cultivate talents, to enjoy hobbies, to explore, to have fun, to learn. Poverty constricts lives, not only in material resources but in less tangible ways as well. Poverty constricts the spirit, sapping our finite energy and draining our precious time. And poverty weakens communities, depriving us of neighbors who inhab…
…s tragedy, and mindful of the rugged persistence of those in this room who insist on sustaining the struggle: Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it. Thank you for being here. Let’s go heal the world together. Want to read other Letters From Leadership? They are an easy way to find out what drives u…
…me of our top paralegal volunteers. Read about them here. Ashleigh Starnes Communications Manager As AVLF’s Communications Manager, Ashleigh works in website content development, social media outreach, and various other forms of communication with our clients, volunteers, and supporters. Ashleigh is ever-eager to share the remarkable stories of our work, and the impact of AVLF’s staff and volunteers on our community. Before joining AVLF, Ashleigh…
…hleigh develops strategy, design, and content for AVLF’s digital and print communications. She’s deeply committed to sharing resources and education with her community at large – and makes it her mission to support AVLF’s programs and outreach in all they do. Ashleigh is an Atlanta native. Before joining AVLF, she was a Fulbright Scholar in Turkey. Ashleigh holds a Bachelor’s in English and Linguistics from the University of Georgia. She is also a…
…g issues in your specific neighborhood, and next to an expert mold-testing company to take samples. Together, you, AVLF’s staff and the volunteer attorney meet that weekend and formulate a plan. The volunteer attorney takes on your case, and a demand letter is sent within a week to the landlord – on the letterhead of a leading law firm. In the meantime, AVLF’s Community Advocate delivers better air-filters for your air conditioning unit and a larg…
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…oyment agreements and other employee materials, representing clients in employment disputes, and assisting corporate and private equity clients on employment matters in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. Jimmy also maintains a complex commercial litigation and investigations practice. When he is not practicing law, he spends as much time as possible with his wife and two rambunctious (but sweet) sons, especial…
…ject manager for all in house celebratory events for staff. Office Manager tvalentine@avlf.org…
…p of amazing and generous individuals can make, they went further in their commitment to keeping families safe and healthy by committing to represent victims of violence in divorce and custody matters. Thank you for giving both parents and children a meaningful chance to make permanent, positive change. Thank you to the amazing attorneys (and friends) who have dinner with me each month and to share their experience and advice (and crazy stories) s…
…Crawford and her daughter moved into a homeless shelter. Her pregnancy was complicated and she had no child care for her daughter, so Ms. Crawford had to quit her job. She was stuck in the shelter for the foreseeable future. That’s when Ms. Crawford reached out to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation for help. At AVLF’s Saturday Lawyer Day, I agreed to represent Ms. Crawford pro bono. I filed a lawsuit and quickly settled Ms. Crawford’s case f…
…rsity of Alabama School of Law, where my real passion for the work I do know was instilled, I cannot help but think how everything I have been able to do at AVLF has prepared me to teach and to pass along the passion so many have for such important work. I’ll miss you all. (Except Julia and Jessica, who I’m kidnapping. Please don’t mention it to them.) 0…
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