…s understand their rights – and take an active part in the fight for equal justice. orange-bg 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. With the help of an AVLF staff attorney, volunteer attorneys and law students meet with tenants to explain their rights under Georgia law. In just…
…create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice. Most recently, Jim was on AVLF’s 2018 Annual Campaign Steering Committee. He also recently participated in a Philanthropy and Lawyering CLE at Troutman Sanders LLP, along with our Executive Director Marty Ellin and Coxe Curry & Associates’ Ann Cramer. “My late father, who practiced law in North Carolina for 50 years and served in the legislature for 25 of those yea…
…ife isn’t fair. It’s chaotic and unforgiving and we have to find order and justice where we can. Feeling helpless and desperately needing to be part of something meaningful, I signed up to run a marathon and raise money to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I didn’t have a personal link to blood cancer, and I wasn’t really a runner, but I needed to do something. I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., a year after 9/11 and three…
…ons regarding protective orders and provides assistance to our volunteer attorneys for the program. Charlette graduated from the University of West Georgia and obtained her B.A. in Philosophy. She also attended Georgia State University and obtained her Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration, focusing on creating more efficient and maintainable services while leading and managing criminal justice systems. Charlette is an Atlanta native who is…
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…Board Chair, Walt has been a deeply committed advocate for equal access to justice,” says our Executive Director Marty Ellin. “Walt has been a gifted leader of the Foundation as we have continued to expand our services to those who have no other access to a lawyer when faced with a legal problem. He is an excellent choice to lead the new Court: we are thrilled for Walt, and for the community of those who will try matters to ‘the litigant’s judge’….
…dlord who puts their needs first. I was prepared to fight in court for the justice that my client deserved. Then the phone rang. “I’m so sorry I missed your calls—I’m coming to you. Can I meet you in the office?” Now I’m very suspicious. I’m thinking it’s some sort of ploy—he’s been so inconsistent, and I couldn’t place what kind of person he was. Was he really willing to make up for his mistakes? Or was he just trying to avoid going to court? “I…
…ssociation of Georgia • Aishah Moore • Andrew Navratil, U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons • Emily Orshinsky, Emory University School of Law • Phimar Patterson, Financial Planning Association of Georgia • Kristin Pugh, Financial Planning Association of Georgia • Shenetha Releford, IRS • Dorehn Richardson • Paul Rothstein, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough • Sheila Salvant-Valentine, CDC • Desni Scaife, Gate City Bar • Timur Sel…
…’ rights attorneys to work on behalf of these low-income clients who have obtained a judgment as a result of an injustice done to them. This innovative program takes the pursuit of justice – and, more to the point, equal justice – to the final step of collecting on the judgment and making our clients whole. white-bg…
…rclaims and help articulate them in their answer. Amy Mei Willis, an Equal Justice Works Fellow with the Law Center, coordinates the Answer Clinic. AVLF’s Cole Thaler volunteered with the Answer Clinic on its second day, and immediately saw its benefits to tenants. Volunteers listened to tenants’ descriptions of poor conditions, improper notice, and the like, and showed them how and where to raise those issues on the answer forms. Volunteers also…
…t the 2019 Winetasting. A long-time volunteer, supporter, and advocate for justice, Andrew Rosenzweig was elected as our newest Leadership Council President. Andrew Rosenzweig has been on our Leadership Council since 2016. He is a dedicated volunteer and advocate for the fight for equal justice, and we’re so grateful to have him as our Leadership Council President this year. As Partner at Nelson Mullins, Andrew focuses his litigation practice in t…
…comfort zones. Many academics are deeply concerned about issues of social justice, equality, and developing community resources, but they seldom get the chance to practice this when they stay within the confines of their discipline. Partnering with nonprofits is a useful way to get academics involved in working towards the public good. Academics can learn from nonprofits about community engagement, policy, and advocacy. I think collaboration betw…
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