Tag Archives: Pro Bono

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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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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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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Pro Bono in Georgia Gone Mobile: An Update

Posted on August 3, 2012 by ProBonoGA

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 →

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Where the Lawyers Are, 2012

Posted on August 3, 2012 by ProBonoGA

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 →

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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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Reminder: Pro Bono Initiative to help distressed lawyers in Georgia

Posted on August 5, 2011 by ProBonoGA

The State Bar of Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency (CCLC) and the State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project teamed up in 2009 to help attorneys in Georgia meet their continuing legal education requirements and give a boost to … Continue reading →

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Three Georgia Bar Members Named to National Pro Bono Task Force

Posted on August 5, 2011 by ProBonoGA

Atlanta – The new Pro Bono Task Force announced this week by the Legal Services Corp. (LSC) Board of Directors includes three members of the State Bar of Georgia. Michael L. Monahan, pro bono director of the State Bar of … Continue reading →

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Pro bono bling at the annual Bar meeting

Posted on May 24, 2011 by ProBonoGA

The State Bar of Georgia’s annual Pro Bono Awards have been announced. The State Bar Access to Justice Committee and the State Bar Pro Bono Project recognize dedicated pro bono lawyers and civil pro bono programs that create new and … Continue reading →

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Pro Bono and Law Practice Management – Revisited

Posted on January 6, 2011 by ProBonoGA

In prior blog posts, I have noted that pro bono service is a law practice management issue, not so much for “Big Law” as it is for the solo or small firm lawyer. I have been participating in many of … Continue reading →

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