Category Archives: Justice

My Recent Bar Journal Articles

Posted on March 31, 2016 by ProBonoGA

Here’s a list of links to my recent State Bar of Georgia Bar Journal articles. The upcoming April 2016 edition article is focused on pro bono and law practice management. February, 2016 Predictions: What’s Hot in Pro Bono for 2016 … Continue reading →

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Work for a court-based help center? Tell us.

Posted on June 9, 2015 by ProBonoGA

I am working with the State Bar of Georgia Access to Justice Committee on an effort to help court-based help centers in Georgia. We would like to learn more about your services, your plans in regard to lawyer referral, assisted … Continue reading →

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Pro bono in print

Posted on October 15, 2014 by ProBonoGA

I just had an article on pro bono published in the October 2014 Georgia Bar Journal.  Check it out.

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Richard Zorza on pro bono and the soul of the legal profession

Posted on September 25, 2014 by ProBonoGA

In his blog, access to justice visionary Richard Zorza points to pro bono as the legal profession’s savior.  Read his article here: Pro Bono Could Lead the Way in Resolving the Struggle for the Soul of the Legal Profession.

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I’m a fan of Twitter

Posted on October 23, 2012 by ProBonoGA

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 →

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Mercer Law School, Macon Bar and Jones Cork host benefit concert for Georgia Legal Services Program

Posted on October 4, 2012 by ProBonoGA

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 →

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Mobile tech grants in the legal aid community

Posted on October 1, 2012 by ProBonoGA

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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During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Use Georgia Online Resources to Help Stop the Cycle of Violence

Posted on October 1, 2012 by ProBonoGA

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 →

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A funder talks to other funders about civil legal services- watch the video

Posted on September 17, 2012 by ProBonoGA

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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Make a Difference This Veterans Day

Posted on November 8, 2011 by ProBonoGA

As Veterans Day approaches, you can take some simple steps to make a difference in the life of a service member or veteran. As a lawyer, you have the keys to the court house.  You can fly the flag and … Continue reading →

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Left Behind

Posted on October 26, 2011 by ProBonoGA

Left behind.  For those of us in the legal aid community who paid attention to millennial pop-religious culture some years back (who could avoid the overheated shouting?), you’ll recognize the phrase, perhaps with some bemusement.  We weren’t left behind to … Continue reading →

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Occupy Atlanta

Posted on October 6, 2011 by ProBonoGA

I took a seminar in law school on Civil Disobedience.  Discussion covered the concept of true civil disobedience and the lawyer’s role in a just society, including the lawyer’s duty to honor the law and his duty to counsel those … Continue reading →

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