The Pro Bono Project has made the difficult decision to cancel our annual fundraiser, the Justice For All Ball, previously scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2021. This was not an easy decision as our supporters have been looking forward to an in-person event since last fall. However, our Board of Directors and staff know this is the right decision to make given the ongoing public health impact of the pandemic. The safety of our attendees and the community is our priority.
Read MoreShoutout to our Top 2020 Volunteers
This year has brought many personal, professional, and financial challenges to both our supporters and clients. During this time of tremendous need due to the pandemic, a special note of appreciation to our top volunteers.
Read More32nd Annual Justice For All Ball is Cancelled
The Pro Bono Project has made the difficult decision to cancel our annual fundraiser, the Justice For All Ball scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2020. Our Board of Directors and staff know this is the right decision given the ongoing public health impact of the pandemic. The safety of our staff, volunteers, and attendees is our priority.
For thirty-two years the Justice For All Ball has been the premier social event in the legal community, drawing hundreds of lawyers, judges, and private citizens together for an evening of fine food, spirits, and live music. It is a celebration of what makes our community strong and unique – our creativity, civic pride, and resilience.
Read MoreMessage from the Executive Director
The Pro Bono Project joins legal aid programs around the country in considering the impact of COVID-19 on how we deliver legal services to our communities while keeping ourselves and clients safe. We have made safety a priority by choosing to meet remotely whenever possible. We continue to accept applications for legal services and are placing cases with our volunteers. The Project developed an expansive COVID-19 resource page, a self-help desk hotline for self-represented litigants to call and email, and online webinars and tutorials for clients and volunteers. These resources provide useful information to practitioners as well as the public.
The Pro Bono Project encourages those who have the time and inclination to continue to volunteer with us. As Louisiana continues to deal with the pandemic, the need for free civil legal aid grows. Your support helps thousands of under-served residents build safer, healthier, and more stable lives.
Read MorePro Bono Project Volunteer Opportunities
The Project is currently open and working virtually to address ongoing civil legal needs in the community. For volunteers interested in assisting the organization, we are seeking assistance with returning calls on a variety of legal issues, assisting callers who are representing themselves at Orleans and Jefferson Parish District Courts, and develop quick 3-5 minute legal presentations to share with the public.
Read MoreConsumer Law Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Local bankruptcy attorney and long-time Project volunteer Jenny Abshier shares some tips and information for consumers and potential bankruptcy filers related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recently-passed CARES Act. Watch for information on student loans, mortgages, payment deferrals for creditors, and bankruptcy information.
Read MoreVolunteer Opportunities During the Pandemic
Learn about volunteer opportunities from our Managing Attorney for Volunteer Engagement, Kathleen Legendre.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Information is an important tool that we can use to make decisions and to understand the issues facing us in uncertain times. We have compiled a list of common questions posed as a result of COVID-19. These include general information on where to find help and to address your legal questions.
Go to our COVID-19 Resource Page for information. The Pro Bono Project is hear to help you navigate the road ahead.
Click here to download the F.A.Q. worksheet (English). Preguntas Legales Frecuentes en Materia de la Pandemia del COVID-19 (Spanish).
Read MoreMessage from The Chair and Executive Director on the Covid-19 Pandemic
Since 1986, The Pro Bono Project has provided free civil legal aid to under-served members of our community. By engaging volunteer attorneys, paralegals, law students, and private citizens to render pro bono services, The Project serves clients in Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, and Washington parishes who otherwise might not have access to the civil legal aid they need. From the devastation wrought by Katrina and the BP Oil Spill to the daily legal challenges faced by seniors, children, and families, our staff and volunteers consistently rally to support our mission. The next few days and weeks certainly will present new challenges, but The Pro Bono Project is ready to address our area’s legal needs.
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