…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. We dreamed of ways to further the reach and impact of our innovative Standing with Our Neighbors program – doing more at the intersections of housing and educati…
…vention Georgia (TIP), a child welfare organization, and Lawyers for Equal Justice, an incubator program for newer solo attorneys. Prior to joining the non-profit sector, Sarah was a litigation associate at Alston & Bird for six years, where she served on the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and received the 2015 F.M. Bird Award for her pro bono contributions. Serving as the Managing Attorney of the Saturday Lawyer program is a true “full circle” moment…
…extremely important. Without them there would be a huge void in access to justice and access to legal representation in Atlanta. It’s easy to do development work when you are passionate about the organization. AS: I work behind-the-scenes coordinating all of AVLF’s fundraising efforts. So even though I’m not the one directly asking people to donate, it’s a really great job because I always know exactly how important the work I’m doing is to make…
…crisis. Our volunteers spend over 4,000 hours each year fighting for equal justice in our community. But even with legal support, many of our clients lack the resources they need to plan for their financial future and build healthy, stable lives. “Kristin/FPA of GA truly understood our mission and was more than willing to fulfill this client need,” said Matilde. “We could not ask for a better partnership!” “These clients wanted more information ab…
…of our programs to Atlanta lawyers who are committed to fighting for equal justice. Each donated hour can mean a world of difference to our clients. Atlanta lawyers continue to uplift and transform their communities year after year through service. We can’t thank you enough. *This figure is calculated using an average billing rate of $250/hour. Our annual Winetasting fundraiser has become a thank-you event for donors to our 2018 Annual Campaign. W…
…with Erik Provitt, Standing with Our Neighbors™ staff attorney with Equal Justice Works Georgia Housing Corps. Erik’s personality is larger than life, to say the least. Erik makes an impression on everyone he meets, which became abundantly clear during my walkthrough of the SWON program. I was amazed to see the relationship that Erik and his team have with the school-based staff, as well as their roster of clientele. I learned about some of the c…
…pert guests. On December 9, PBI talked to AVLF Deputy Director Michael Lucas about being a leader in the public interest community, providing the “best legal representation money can’t buy,” and trends in access to justice. This includes Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation’s new, place-based initiatives designed to take pro bono services directly into the community. This podcast is available on iTunes and YouTube….
…er the years. We’re so grateful for her leadership and commitment to equal justice, and we’re thrilled to congratulate her on this new chapter! Want to congratulate Katie? Email us – we’ll pass your message along! Libby King Development Director Check out more from this author. Libby is originally from Columbus, Georgia. She has served the Atlanta community for almost 17 years in various capacities. Prior to working at AVLF, Libby worked as the Di…
…is. Our clients are facing unprecedented barriers in their fight for equal justice, and we’re grateful to firms like BCNTR for their inspiring commitment to pro bono work. Learn more about how our services are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashleigh Starnes Communications Manager As AVLF’s Communications Manager, Ashleigh develops strategy, design, and content for AVLF’s digital and print communications. She’s deeply committed to sharing…
…his legal activism. Following law school, Darrius was selected as an Equal Justice Works Fellow where he worked on predatory forms of real estate financing at the Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc. In his spare time, Darrius enjoys biking, cultural immersions, and volunteering. We’re also welcoming new Cristo Rey interns this fall. Ashleigh Starnes Communications Manager As AVLF’s Communications Manager, Ashleigh works in website content development,…
…Presented by the Georgia Justice Project, the seminar will explain exciting changes to the law that strengthen your ability to expunge criminal records in Georgia….
…law firms and corporations to help low-income Atlantans get access to the justice they deserve! Please refer to this page for information on the 2023 AVLF Cup AVLF Cup Homepage Find Your Team Donate Independently white-bg-top AVLF Cup FAQs What is the AVLF Cup? The AVLF Cup is an annual “award” to the top law firms and accounting service firms that have the most individual donors to the AVLF Annual Campaign and/or raise the most money for the A…
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