…urday Lawyer Program – AVLF’s oldest and largest program – has provided low-income Atlantans with access to volunteer attorneys and offered volunteer attorneys a chance to do meaningful pro bono work. Those opportunities continue, and we are constantly improving the program and volunteer supports to enhance the experience for all involved. SIGN UP HERE Who Can Participate? Any attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia. No particular substantive…
…this program during COVID-19. Training topics will include the dynamics of intimate partner abuse, an overview of applicable state and federal law, and the processes and logistics of obtaining a TPO in Fulton County. Registration Fees: Atlanta Bar Members: $50 Non-members: $110 Law Student Members: $5 Law Student Non-Members: $10 Legal Support Staff: $5 Regiser for three Pro Bono March Madness CLE Programs and save $20! (must use the below regist…
…rved the Atlanta community for almost 17 years in various capacities. Prior to working at AVLF, Libby worked as the Director of Institutional Advancement at Atlanta Technical College. Prior to this, she raised funds for ovarian cancer research and served in fundraising and community outreach roles at Visiting Nurse|Hospice Atlanta. She was a communications assistant in the Office of Governor Roy E. Barnes after graduating from Clemson University w…
…d in the nation – and has the possibility of promoting real justice for low-income individual judgment creditors who cannot afford legal collection assistance from a lawyer. Who Can Participate? Attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia who have experience with post-judgment collection work. What? Through the Program, attorneys with collections expertise volunteer their time and resources to complete recovery on behalf of AVLF cli…
…t’s Answer, leases, receipts, etc.), a detailed account of the facts and recommended legal strategy complete with caselaw and practice pointers, sample motions where applicable, and an expert contact at AVLF for further support. AVLF staff are further available for consultation throughout your preparation of the case and up until and through the hearing if desired. In addition, one-week continuances are granted as a matter of course to our volunte…
…to be of service, and to lead. Overall, my experience at AVLF has been eye-opening, informative, and fulfilling. As a rising second-year law student at Mississippi College School of Law, I applied to law school with the mindset of practicing either public interest or civil rights law. Since interning at AVLF, this sentiment has been strongly re-affirmed. I am empowered to make a difference, to be of service, and to lead. I appreciate all that AVL…
…laced with a volunteer attorney. Before joining AVLF, Erica was in private practice working general civil law with a focus on probate and estate law, elder law, family law, and real estate law. She also has a background in civil rights discrimination and intimate partner abuse. Erica holds a B.S. in psychology from Oglethorpe University and a J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. Staff Attorney, Safe & Stable Homes…
…, and real dignity in their lives. Georgia has one courthouse-based, lawyer-staffed walk-in clinic for victims of intimate partner violence. It is in the Fulton County Courthouse, and it is known as the Safe Families Office. In 2010, the chair of the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence visited the SFO and deemed it the nation’s Best Practices model: Liz became the Director of that Office in February of 2011, sustained the office through difficult…
…ther they develop a holistic financial plan that meets their clients’ short- and long-term objectives. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Economics and is active in Rotary. In other news, the AVLF Junior Board will now be known as AVLF’s Leadership Council. Ashley Heintz, Associate at Jones Day, was recently selected as President and Andrew Rosenzweig, Partner at Nelson Mullins, is President-Elect. Wondering where we’re…
…end of the training, attendees will be encouraged to accept a collections matter through AVLF’s Dollars for Judgments collections program for low-income clients. Register by emailing Cole at cthaler@avlf.org….
…e in the areas of product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device defense, premises liability, and commercial litigation and arbitration. We’re excited to see the great things our Leadership Council will achieve under his leadership! Every little bit helps. Become a monthly sustainer of our organization, or make a one-time donation. We can’t do this work without you. Ashleigh Starnes Communications Manager As AVLF’s Communications Manager, As…
…mpact of an attorney cannot be overstated. AVLF connects the best and brightest attorneys in our community with individuals who so desperately need their assistance and would not otherwise have meaningful access to the justice system. I am so proud to do this work and to be a part of this wonderful organization. What is your favorite AVLF moment? In connection with the Saturday Lawyers Program, I represented an elderly gentleman in his dispute wit…
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