…ential component of what makes so many people excited about devoting their free time to AVLF. In my own experience, this has meant being welcomed by AVLF to devote my time to activities that fall outside of the more traditional, legal work of the organization (i.e., fundraising). What is your favorite AVLF moment? I have too many to count, but one sticks out in my mind right now. I was representing a young woman client who was being stalked by a g…
…LF as a volunteer paralegal with the Saturday Lawyer Program. Her love and passion for helping others led to her role here as a Safe and Stable Homes Paralegal with our Saturday Lawyer Program. Angel manages case placement and functions as the liaison for our volunteer attorneys and clients. Angel obtained her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Georgia State University. She received a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Georgia Pie…
…donor community, maintains our donor databases, and oversees the AVLF Cup competition. Kyle is originally from Pinehurst, North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from North Carolina State University and, prior to moving to Atlanta in 2020, had extensive experience working with political campaigns and nonprofits in North Carolina. Kyle lives in Atlanta with his wife, dog and cat, and in his free time enjoys traveling, playi…
…ow that this resource will have a significant impact on the lives of low-income Atlantans who come to us for help. Click here to read about ALAP (Attorney-Legal Assistant Partnership) – an initiative we launched last year to provide support to volunteer attorneys and meaningful opportunities to volunteer paralegals. Ashleigh Starnes Communications Manager As AVLF’s Communications Manager, Ashleigh develops strategy, design, and content for AVLF’s…
…erican Winter families battle these sources of despair, the flickers of compassion around them offer tiny antidotes. Lawyers working for the common good are not immune to the sense that the task of dismantling unjust systems is just too immense. When the work feels overwhelming – and it always does – we must remember the power of small mercies to restore an ounce of hope. You can help somebody. We are given these opportunities daily. When someone…
…primarily works with tenants who are having issues with their landlord. She was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Grady (Midtown) High School. She graduated from Georgia State University with a B.A in Sociology in 2019 and a Master of Social Work in 2022. She is passionate about community partnerships, empowering community members, and thinking creatively. She has a background in community development and nonprofit management and…
…to finding legal protection from their abusers. “Few women of color report complaints to law enforcement,” says Nicole Johnson, Title IX & Compliance Director at Spelman. “Some see the TPO as a way to get protection without filing a criminal complaint for fear of police violence, or ruining opportunity for another person of color.” To help, we’re setting up simple, confidential meetings with AVLF staff so that we can support survivors at Spelman i…
…g. 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, 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…
…40 years of providing pro bono legal services to the metropolitan Atlanta community, mobilizing thousands of volunteer lawyers to provide hundreds of thousands of hours of free legal services to Atlantans in times of crisis. Add it all up, and these services are worth millions of dollars to those in our community who could not otherwise obtain a lawyer to help them ensure that their rights to safe and stable homes and families are protected. We h…
…Litem Program and Domestic Violence Program. Members of the YLD Family Law Committee along with the committee’s co-chairs, Jonathan Brezel, of the Ordway Law Group, LLC, and Michaela Mericle, of Stern & Edlin Family Law, P.C. attributed to the overwhelming success of this event. The service and dedication of YLD Family Law Committee and staff members at AVLF played a major role in mobilizing the legal community to support this worthy cause. It is…
…or have a case in Fulton County or Clayton County Your household is low income. We help households with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. If you are in doubt, please call so we can help you or direct you to the resources you need. If your housing situation is not in Fulton or Clayton counties, contact: Atlanta Legal Aid – For help in Cobb, Gwinnett, or DeKalb counties Georgia Legal Services Program – For help in all other Geor…
…her passion for helping children and families improve their lives. As an “army brat,” Nikki was born in Germany and moved to Atlanta in 1997. She received a B.A. from Clayton State University. In her free time, Nikki enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Sr. Community Advocate, Standing with Our Neighbors® ncauthen@avlf.org 404-606-2016…
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