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Celebrate Pro Bono! National Pro Bono Celebration

Sponsored by the ABA, the National Pro Bono Celebration is a coordinated effort to showcase the great difference that pro bono lawyers make to the nation. LSBA's Access to Justice Program works with your local pro bono project to highlight the work of Louisiana's pro bono community and the difference it makes to our state, our system of justice, our communities and, most of all, to the clients served.

October 23rd - 29th, 2011 is National Pro Bono Celebration Week. Join the Celebration! Check the calendar listings for events in your area.



Join the Celebration! The Access to Justice Program has listed statewide Pro Bono Events sponsored by local pro bono organizations. Check the calendar listings for events in your area.


  Upcoming Pro Bono Events

  • Southwest LA Bar Foundation hosts their Annual Pro Bono Recognition Event
    10/20/2011  6:00 PM

    The SWLBF's Annual Pro Bono Recognition Event will be held on Thursday, October 20th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will recognize the program's various pro bono volunteer attorneys.

   

  • Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project - Ask-A-Lawyer Walk-in Clinic
    10/22/2011  -  10/22/2011  9:30 AM

    The Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project will host an Ask-A-Lawyer Clinic on Saturday, October 22nd from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Goodwood Library.

    For more information, please contact Robin Kay at either (robin@brba.org) or (225) 344-4803.

   

  • Preserving Homeownership in Our Communities: How Lawyers Can Help - 3 hour CLE
    10/25/2011  10:30 AM

    Louisiana Appleseed, The Pro Bono Project New Orleans, and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services have organized a 3 hour CLE on heir property and clear title. Participants will learn the law and issues that affect low-income clients so that they can provide pro bono services in their communities.

    For more information or to register, contact Jessie Haynes at Louisiana Appleseed (jhaynes@appleseednetwork.org).
     Click here for more information and to view the CLE Schedule

   

  • Be on the lookout for Central Louisiana Pro Bono Project's Volunteer attorneys in Alexandria's Town Talk Newspaper
    10/26/2011

    Alexandria's Town Talk Newspaper will feature various pro bono attorneys who have generously volunteered their time with Cental Louisiana Pro Bono Program.

   

  • Tulane Public Interest Law Foundation hosts event discussing the importance of pro bono
    10/26/2011

    Tulane Law School's Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) will host an event on Wednesday, October 26th featuring various attorneys to speak on the importance of pro bono work.

   

  • Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project - Thirst for Justice Walk-in Clinic
    10/26/2011  -  10/26/2011  3:00 PM

    The Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project will provide a walk-in legal clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Bishop Ott Shelter. Volunteers provide legal counseling and advice to low income clients on matters of civil law only.

    For more information, please contact Robin Kay at either (robin@brba.org) or (225) 344-4803.

   

  • Statewide Pro Bono Day of Service - Thursday, October 27th
    10/27/2011

    Pro bono program volunteers throughout Louisiana will focus efforts on serving the public by sponsoring a variety of free legal clinics across the state on Thursday, October 27th. This statewide Day of Service is part of the National Pro Bono Celebration Week, Oct. 23-29, designed to highlight the work of Louisiana’s pro bono community and the difference it makes to the state, the system of justice, and in the lives of clients.

    Please check the listings below to find events in your area.

   

  • Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project - Thirst for Justice Walk-in Clinic
    10/27/2011  3:00 PM

    The Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project will provide a walk-in legal clinic each Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Bishop Ott Shelter. Volunteers provide legal counseling and advice to low income clients on matters of civil law only.

    For more information, please contact Robin Kay at either (robin@brba.org) or (225) 344-4803.

   

  • Central Louisiana Pro Bono Project - Free Seminar
    10/27/2011  11:00 AM

    The Central LA Pro Bono Project will be hosting a free seminar on Power of Attorneys (durable and health), Wills (living and simple), and general information on custody issues as a part of the GrandPower Program during their regular, monthly meeting from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

    Volunteer attorneys will be available to prepare any documents pertaining to POA's and/or wills. And, Central LA Pro Bono Project will provide lunch to participants.

    For further information, please contact Debbie Smith either through email (probonopro@att.net) or by phone (318)449-9778.

   

  • Legal Services of North Louisiana, Monroe Office - Free Advice Clinic
    10/27/2011  8:30 AM

    Pro bono volunteer attorneys will be on hand at the Monroe office of Legal Services of North LA from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM to assist with providing legal counseling and advice to low income clients on civil law matters. The address for the Monroe office is 3016 Cameron Street Monroe, LA 71201.

    For more information about the event, please contact Kimberly Lanier either through email (klanier@lsnl.org) or by phone (800) 259-6591.

   

  • Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers - Pro Se Divorce Clinic
    10/27/2011  9:00 AM

    Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers will host a Pro Se Divorce Clinic on October, 27th. For further information, please contact Tammy DeRouen either through email (tammy@lafayettebar.org) or by phone (337) 237-4700.

    This event is not open to the public.

   

  • The New Orleans Pro Bono Project - Free Advice Clinic
    10/27/2011  10:00 AM

    The New Orleans Pro Bono Project and volunteer attorneys will provide legal counsel and advice to low-income clients on civil law issues at a clinic to be held at the Mahalia Jackson Community Center, located on 2405 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

    For further information, please contact Linton Carney either through email (lcarney@probono-no.org) or by phone (504)581-4043.

   

  • Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project- Ask-a-Lawyer Event
    10/27/2011  10:00 AM

    The Shreveport Bar Association will host an "Ask-a-lawyer" event at the downtown Shreveport Memorial Library from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

    For more information, please contact Ruth Ann Moore either through email (nwlaprobono@gmail.com) or by phone (318) 221-8107.

   

  • Southwest Louisiana Bar Foundation - Free Legal Advice Clinic
    10/27/2011  10:00 AM

    The SWLBF will host a free legal advice clinic 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Carnegie Library (411 Pujo Street) in Lake Charles.

    The SWLBF will also offer free notarizing services at the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter.

    For more information, please contact Sandy Haan either through email (ExecutiveDirector@swlabf.org) or by phone (337) 936-1015.

   

  • Southeast Louisiana Legal Services' North Shore Pro Bono Project - Ask-a-Lawyer Clinic
    10/27/2011  9:30 AM

    Southeast Louisiana Legal Services' North Shore Pro Bono Project will be conducting an "Ask a Lawyer" clinic on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the St. Tammany Parish Public Library, Causeway Branch, in Mandeville, Louisiana between 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. AND 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

    For more information contact Cynthia Bordonaro at (985) 893-0076 or cbordonaro@slls.org.

   

  • Making a Difference Awards Ceremony hosted by the Southeast Louisiana Legal Services' North Shore Pro Bono Project
    10/28/2011

    Southeast Louisiana Legal Services' North Shore Pro Bono Project will host its second annual awards ceremony on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 12 o’clock noon at the Bonefish Grill in Covington.

    All volunteer lawyers, along with the judges of the 22nd Judicial District Court for the Parishes of St. Tammany and Washington, are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch as we honor our pro bono volunteers. The guest speaker is Mayor Michael B. Cooper of the City of Covington.

    To volunteer, please contact attorney Cynthia M. Bordonaro, Pro Bono Coordinator, at (985)893-0076 x 19, or complete an enrollment form online at www.slls.org. This program is financially assisted by the Louisiana Bar Foundation.


    One night stay at the Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel, including dinner at Mila Restaurant, will be given away.

   

 
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