…lity of our entire community. In every one of AVLF’s pro bono programs, low-income clients receive free, high quality legal service that they could not otherwise access, and as a consequence, their lives and the lives of their children are safer and more stable. And through every one of these programs you support with your volunteer work or your financial gift, your community is better balanced, more just, and more secure. Thank you for all that y…
…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…
…anta 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 adv…
…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…
…dlords are taking them to court. orange-bg HCAC in the Press gray-bg 4 gray-bg-bottom The Housing Court Assistance Center (HCAC) is a walk-in advice clinic for Atlanta tenants whose landlords are taking them to court. At the HCAC, tenants can get immediate advice about the eviction process. HCAC provides tenants with the knowledge and resources they need to advocate for themselves throughout the eviction process. white-bg-top Location, Hours, and…
…om United Distributors, delicious food from BOLD, and a celebration of our community’s commitment to equal access to justice. Funds raised for the Annual Campaign allow us to expand our mobile advocacy and place-based outreach efforts, provide comprehensive legal and holistic services to our clients, and recruit volunteers to bring free legal representation to low income Atlantans. We extend our sincere gratitude to every single person who has mad…
…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….
…I was a sophomore. Every student at my high school has an internship at a company in the metro-Atlanta area. In early September during a school event called Draft Day, it was announced that I would be an intern for Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. Learning about AVLF is like looking inside the mind of a superhero. At this point I still knew nothing of the organization; however, everyone’s excitement and support for me coming to their organiz…
…is bringing the larger community to our work of addressing the needs of low-income Atlanta families,” Lucas said. “Promoting a deeper understanding of the lives of those families and the challenges they face,” he said, is part of that work. AVLF organizes volunteer lawyers from the private bar to provide free legal services to Atlantans who can’t afford a lawyer. Lucas has expanded the group’s reach, bringing in volunteer accountants, process serv…
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…nd 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 Piedmont Technical College, where she serves on the Paralegal Studies Board. Angel recently obtained her Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies in Criminal Justice Administration from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at…
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