The Pro Bono Project celebrated the opening of its Northshore office at 810 N. Columbia Street, Suite A in Covington on Monday, May 20th. Members of the judiciary including Chief Justice John Weimer and Associate Justice William Crain joined Louisiana Bar Foundation President Judge John Davidson, Covington Mayor Mark Johnson, and PBP Board Members in a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Read MoreThe Pro Bono Project is thrilled to announce the opening of its Northshore office at 810 N. Columbia Street, Suite A, Covington, Louisiana. Our Northshore office is led by Managing Attorney Erin Lorio. For more than 23 years, Erin represented individuals and businesses in Louisiana state and federal court litigation. Throughout her career, Erin managed several law firms and developed training programs for legal and administrative personnel. Erin’s practical skills, business experience, and commitment to volunteerism will be put to excellent use in St. Tammany and Washington parishes. To learn more about The Pro Bono Project, check out our website at www.probono-no.org.
Read MoreAs part of the American Bar Association's National Celebration of Pro Bono, The Pro Bono Project participated in LSU Law Career Services Office's PILS/Public Interest Week Employer Meet & Greet at the LSU Law Library Erin Lorio, Managing Attorney for the Northshore, got to share our mission and connect with so many incredible students!
Read MoreEvery year, The Pro Bono Project honors lawyers, law firms, students, businesses, and members of the judiciary who have provided, improved, and excelled in supporting our delivery of legal services. These services are of critical importance to the increasing number of people in our area. We host our annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to show our deep appreciation for those who support our mission to improve access to justice in our community.
Read MoreEvery year, The Pro Bono Project honors lawyers, law firms, students, businesses, and members of the judiciary who have provided, improved, and excelled in supporting our delivery of legal services. These services are of critical importance to the increasing number of people in our area. We host our annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to show our deep appreciation for those who support our mission to improve access to justice in our community.
Read MoreThe holidays are a time to pause and be grateful. The Pro Bono Project is deeply appreciative of all our volunteers, supporters, and funders. Without you, we would be unable to provide legal services and access to justice to the most vulnerable in our community. 2021 has brought many challenges, but our community demonstrates its resilience with their commitment to pro bono.
Read MoreThanksgiving is a time to pause and be grateful. The Pro Bono Project is deeply appreciative of all our volunteers, supporters, and funders. Without you, we would be unable to provide legal services and access to justice to the most vulnerable in our community.
Read MoreFifteen years after Katrina, Southeast Louisiana is struggling with challenges both new and old. In commemoration of this anniversary, we pay tribute to the many people who came to the aid of The Pro Bono Project in the days after Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of our beloved City.
We recount some of the many stories from the moment when we realized that both our clients and our volunteers were spread across the country, as was our entire population, right up until the present day.
http://probono-no.org/hurricane-katrina-retrospective
Read MoreThe 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 MorePrior to the pandemic, The Pro Bono Project hosted many community clinics – from consumer debt and bankruptcy to successions and elder law. Due to the pandemic, The Pro Bono Project has created a series of online videos and tutorials to help assist the public with information and resources. Check out our offerings on The Pro Bono Project’s You Tube Channel.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreLearn about volunteer opportunities from our Managing Attorney for Volunteer Engagement, Kathleen Legendre.
Read MoreSince 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.
Read MoreOver ten years ago, I became involved with The Pro Bono Project. My law firm, Adams and Reese, had been a long-time supporter of the organization and I saw first-hand the difference pro bono makes in the lives of both the clients and the attorneys who provide their time at no cost. In one of my first pro bono cases, I obtained a judgment for $19,500 for construction work that was not completed. Sadly, the client, who was in her 90s, passed away during the proceeding. I recovered the money on behalf of her heirs even after the defendant filed bankruptcy. This, and the other cases I have handled over the years, fulfill the reason I became involved with The Pro Bono Project and continue to do today as Board Chair. I know we can help families who cannot afford to do so address legal problems that disrupt their lives. Successful resolutions contribute to the well-being not only of individual families, but of our entire community.
Read MoreWe invite you to learn about new opportunities and share ways The Pro Bono Project can better serve our volunteers. The Honorable Jay C. Zainey, Jr. is hosting a luncheon for pro bono law firm liaisons and all others interested in addressing the delivery of civil legal aid on Tuesday, June 18th at 12 noon.
Read MoreAs we celebrate carnival season with family and friends, I am reminded of what makes our community both strong and unique – our creativity, civic pride, and resilience. These attributes make New Orleans like no other city and they contribute to what has made The Pro Bono Project successful over the past thirty-three years. It is a privilege to serve as the 2019 Board Chair and to work with the many lawyers, law students, judges, and members of the business community that enable us to fulfill our mission to provide free civil legal aid to the underserved. Our collaboration and partnerships help us address access to justice issues and the demand for legal services on both a systemic and individual level.
Read MoreWhen The Pro Bono Project begins the process of choosing an Honorary Chair for the Justice For All Ball, we’re always looking for someone who is active as a business and community leader.
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