…thin the justice system. He considers it is an honor to act as counsel and compassionate guide, helping those in need navigate the complex litigation process. John received his Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where he served as an editor on its law journal, achieved a clerkship with Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jane C. Barwick in the Family Law Division, competed in national tournaments for mock trial and intraschool co…
Come paint pottery at All Fired Up with AVLF volunteers! Registration is free. We’ll cover appetizers and drinks, so you’ll just pay for your piece of pottery. ABOUT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH: Throughout April, AVLF is saying thank you to our volunteers by hosting three social events. We invite our volunteers – attorneys and non-attorneys alike – to join us in celebrating the incredible work that you do for our clients. You’ll have a chance to…
…18. AVLF is a place where promises are kept. The specific promise that our community may rely on us to stand with them when there is no other recourse for counsel. The ideal promise that we who are lawyers will promote justice everywhere by insisting on it here. And the promise that even if the beach is littered with them, we will keep picking up starfish and returning them to a place where they may survive and even thrive. Join us when you want t…
Come bowling with AVLF volunteers at Bowlmor Atlanta! Registration is free, and we’ll cover appetizers, shoe rental, and lane rental. ABOUT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH: Throughout April, AVLF is saying thank you to our volunteers by hosting three social events. We invite all of our volunteers – attorneys and non-attorneys alike – to join us in celebrating the incredible work that you do for our clients. You’ll have a chance to meet other volunte…
…a native who is passionate about tackling serious issues that affect low-income communities in Atlanta, including housing instability and educational inequity. A former educator and a dedicated advocate for Atlanta tenants, Pierce currently works as a Staff Attorney for our Standing with Our Neighbors program – a place-based initiative that provides low-income tenants with free legal advocacy in times of greatest need. “I wanted to join the adviso…
…media outreach, and various other forms of communication with our fiercely compassionate supporters. Ashleigh is ever-eager to share the remarkable stories of our clients, and the impact of AVLF’s staff and volunteers on our community. Before joining AVLF, Ashleigh was a Fulbright Scholar in Turkey. She holds a BA in English and Linguistics from the University of Georgia. She is also a performance artist, and can occasionally be seen performing mo…
…d Family Violence Intervention Program courses. Thank you, Audrey, for your help in making sure that Ms. Terry can move on free from abuse. 5258…
…who agreed to help Gabriella. With Attorney Pham’s help, she was moved promptly into a new apartment and given a new bug-free bed. 5258…
…ather establish parental rights, or successfully arguing a motion. But the complete picture is much more complex, and there is often not a cut-and-dry solution or “win”. Because our method is focused on the process—on being there for whatever our clients need, legal or otherwise—we’re able to make a sincere difference, even when a case feels like an uphill battle. Accordingly, I’ve been pleased that I have been encouraged to jump in to cases, not…
…d Society’s Family Law Unit, they distributed domestic violence resource information to the community. Later that evening, Jamie participated as a panelist, along with our friends at Partnership Against Domestic Violence, Men Stopping Violence, Fulton County Solicitor General’s Victim Assistance, among other community organizations, at two of Bank of America’s Domestic Violence Task Force events at BOA’s Kennesaw headquarters. On October 22, Nilu…
…udies and Women Studies in 2009. After graduation, Matilde worked for five years with an asset management company that 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. 12745…
…AVLF invites you to join our dynamic training for our Domestic Violence program so that you can take part in representing survivors of intimate partner violence. 3.5 CLE credits will be available for this training. If you would like to receive these credits, registration costs $17.50 and will cover the cost of the CLE credit. If you do not wish to receive the credits, registration is free….
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