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Expect the Unexpected: SSF Volunteers Talk Zoom Hearings

…n for volunteer work, particularly that which promotes equal access to the justice system while protecting the most vulnerable members of the community. Nicholas Gettys is a young family law attorney with an interest in pro-bono and public interest legal work. Prior to passing the bar, Nick volunteered with AVLF as an intern, and has continued volunteering as a practicing attorney. AVLF: In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of virtual heari…

Many Tables

…tive director, Marty Ellin, serves on the State Bar of Georgia’s Access to Justice Committee, which promotes the growth of pro bono service to the poor by Georgia attorneys. Our commitment to service leads us to other community investments. Standing with Our Neighbors Attorney Erik Provitt serves on the Advisory Board of Warrick Dunn Charities, a nonprofit that awards homes to single mothers. Audrey Bergeson is the Co-Chair of the Board of Advisor…

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…create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice. 1736 Get Help We provide free legal help with landlord/tenant disputes, domestic violence cases, and more. 1737 Volunteer Volunteers stand with Atlantans in need, and help them navigate the complexities of the law. 1735 Donate We can only serve our clients if our community stands with us. 3 /get-help/ /volunteer/ /donate/ _blank 19856 Pro bono work changes lives! A…

2022 Updates from the Board of Directors

…rica’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” Kamal served as a U.S. Department of Justice white-collar and cybercrime prosecutor for over six years, including as a deputy chief in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Atlanta. He won numerous commendations for his work including from the FBI Director, the Deputy Attorney General, the head of DOJ Tax, the Recording Industry Association of America, and the U.S. Attorney in Atlanta. Ghali is a graduate of Emory Uni…

Darrius Woods

…with legal services. Darrius attended Vanderbilt University Law School where he held a number of leadership roles and was a recipient of the Damali A. Booker Award for 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. Staff At…

Juan Figueroa

…l Counsel of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (now Latino Justice, PRLDEF) in New York City; and Of Counsel to the Law Offices of David N. Feliu in Waterbury, Connecticut.   Mr. Figueroa served as State Representative for Hartford’s Third Assembly District and in 2010 became the first Latino in Connecticut to run for Governor. He was President of the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, served as Chief of Staff to Hart…

Standing with Our Neighbors®

…community. white-bg Purpose Built Schools Georgia Bar Foundation Glenn Family Foundation Jones Day Foundation Kendeda Fund Sartain Lanier Family Foundation CFGA Opportunity Spark Abreu Charitable Trust Imlay Foundation Hallock Foundation Equal Justice Works Arthur M. Blank Foundation Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation CFGA Donor Advised Fund Rich Foundation W.G. Raoul Foundation Georgia Power Foundation Fulton DeKalb Hospit…

Jasmine’s Story: AVLF Client Featured on Pro Bono Campaign

…domestic violence clients need.” It is through an unwavering commitment to justice that attorneys like Perez are able to alter the lives of their clients for the better. “We all see how lawyers are portrayed in fictional film & television, and in real life via the media,” Perez adds. “The citizens of Georgia are now being given a unique perspective to see all the good that lawyers do.” Perez – and the entire AVLF staff – are grateful to the State…

AVLF on NPR’s Marketplace

…is pairing her case with a volunteer attorney who can ensure she gets the justice she deserves. “Still, precarious living conditions are going to get even worse as the economy deteriorates and more people have trouble paying their rent,” writes Marketplace. “Right now, legal evictions are on hold in Georgia and many states, but Taylor said that hasn’t stopped illegal tactics, like turning off the power or changing the locks. And once the restrict…

Board Member Spotlight: Sarah Zampell

…I firmly believe that we, as attorneys, are in a unique position to fix injustice in our world and that we have a responsibility to do so. Our legal system cannot work properly unless everyone is afforded equal protection and representation under the law. For our clients at AVLF, the impact of an attorney cannot be overstated. AVLF connects the best and brightest attorneys in our community with individuals who so desperately need their assistance…

Meet Your Neighbor: Bobbi Ann Jones

…. Ask anyone in our office—Cole has an absolutely unyielding commitment to justice for those he defends. That’s because they’re not just clients—they’re our friends and neighbors, too. Cole represented Ms. Bobbi Ann Jones in an eviction case in 2016. He was so intrigued by her life that he sat down with her to document it—all so that we could share it with you. Here’s what Cole has to say about our neighbor, Bobbi Ann Jones. Bobbi Ann Jones on the…

Former Board Member Margaret Scott wins Outstanding Leadership in the Public Interest Award

…ded Monica Modi Khant of the Georgia Immigration and Asylum Network, Chief Justice P. Harris Hines of the Georgia Supreme Court, and Sai Santosh Kumar Kolluru of Emory University School of Law. Scott has been a champion of volunteerism in the legal community from the moment she left law school. After graduating from Emory’s law program in 2003, she accepted a position at Alston & Bird and joined their Pro Bono Committee within months. She later jo…