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Author Archives: ProBonoGA
Providing pro bono legal assistance to homeless veterans
Today, I’m at the Pro Bono Institute Conference in DC, then heading home. Yesterday’s session on tech went quite well. In the veterans law pro bono session yesterday, the consensus among the law firms and corporate counsel programs was that … Continue reading
Self-Represented Litigation Network Plans Equal Justice Conference Pre-Conference
Reblogged from Richard Zorza's Access to Justice Blog: Once again this coming year, the Self-Represented Litigation Network will be hosting a pre-conference in association with the NLADA/ABA Equal Justice Conference. The pre-conference will be May 8, 2013, and the main … Continue reading
Mandatory Pro Bono for Admission: the Domino Effect?
Reblogged from ABA Center for Pro Bono Exchange: The New Jersey Law Journal reported late last week that New Jersey is considering implementing a mandatory pro bono requirement for admission to the New Jersey Bar. Chief Justice Rabner and the New … Continue reading
I’m a fan of Twitter
I’m a fan of Twitter. That’s a lot like saying, “I like socks.” But socks keep your feet warm and reduce irritation. Socks also say something about you. And socks are here to stay. I created a brief presentation about … Continue reading
Mercer Law School, Macon Bar and Jones Cork host benefit concert for Georgia Legal Services Program
On Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 the Mercer University School of Law and the Macon Bar Association will stage a concert at the Cox Capitol Theater in Macon to benefit the Macon Regional Office of the Georgia Legal Services Program. The … Continue reading
Mobile tech grants in the legal aid community
I’m pleased that Richard Zorza‘s recent blog article included a couple of technology projects with which I will be involved over the next two years. In an article he posted today entitled, “LSC TIG Grants Announced — The Year of … Continue reading
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Tagged access to justice, Legal Services, Mobile Computing, Mobile phone, Mobile technology
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During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Use Georgia Online Resources to Help Stop the Cycle of Violence
Site Offer Referrals, Information, Self-help Tools for Survivors and Resources for Advocates Atlanta, GA – October 1, 2012 One in four women and one in thirteen men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month … Continue reading
A funder talks to other funders about civil legal services- watch the video
The Public Welfare Foundation has been making important grants in the area of access to civil justice. Mary McClymont, PWF President, has also been making a major effort to talk to her foundation colleagues about the importance of supporting civil legal … Continue reading
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Tagged civil legal services, Grants, Legal aid, poverty, Social justice
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ABA Blogs on Technology Information and Discounts
In the nonprofit legal aid and pro bono community we are always cautious about spending and getting the most bang for the buck. The American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono recently covered tech discounts in its blog. Check it … Continue reading
Pro Bono in Georgia Gone Mobile: An Update
In December 2011, I adopted the Mobilezen.com platform for a mobile website and app for pro bono state support activities. Others around me were investing large sums in developing apps to support pro bono lawyers and to deliver information about … Continue reading
Tagged Law & Technology, Pro Bono, Pro Bono Support, SMS, Texting
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Where the Lawyers Are, 2012
Most people think we have too many lawyers. In reality, we have a lawyer shortage, at least in many parts of Georgia. Here’s a list (Link Below) of where the lawyers are/are not in Georgia and select poverty percentages by … Continue reading
Tagged Funding, Legal aid, poverty, Pro Bono
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Our client self-help and information site redesigned!
GeorgiaLegalAid.org is now the improved and relaunched statewide resource for those facing civil legal issues. Its more user-friendly design and upgraded features will make it easier than ever to find information and assistance on legal issues. Formerly LegalAid-GA.org, the new … Continue reading
