The Pro Bono Project Opens a Second Office On the Northshore

The Pro Bono Project is proud to announce the opening its Northshore office at 810 N. Columbia Street, Ste. A, Covington, LA 70433. Special thanks to the Louisiana Bar Foundation for its generous support.

The Pro Bono Project Announces Its New Executive Committee and Board of Directors

The Pro Bono Project is pleased to announce its new officers and board members for 2024.

Board Chair Scott Sternberg serves as Managing Partner of Sternberg, Naccari & White, where he leads the firm’s operations and relishes his role as counselor to individuals, businesses, and media outlets.

SCOTT STERNBERG, Esq., Sternberg, Naccari & White, Chair

ALYSSA MAURICE-ANDERSON, Esq., Entergy, Vice Chair

GRAHAM RYAN, Esq., Jones Walker, Secretary

CORY VIDAL, Esq., Hancock Whitney Bank, Treasurer

LACEY ROCHESTER, Esq., Baker Donelson, Immediate Past Chair

The following members of the legal and business community serve on the 2024 Board of Directors:

Gregg Barrios, Esq., Adams and Reese

Kristin Beckman, Esq., Pipes Miles Beckman

Camille Bryant, Esq., McGlinchey Stafford

P. Kevin Colomb, Esq.

Casey Cowley, Esq., Casey Cowley Attorneys

April Davenport, Esq., Orleans Civil District Court

Michael Dodson, Esq., Fishman Haygood

Robert Dressel, Esq., Barrasso Usdin

Kansas Guidry, Esq., Flanagan Partners

Hon. Rachael Johnson, Esq., 4th Circuit Court of Appeal

Tracey Knight, Esq., U.S. Attorney’s Office

Roxanne Newman, Esq., Southeast LA Legal Services

Tracey Rannals, Esq., Rannals Law

J. Van Robichaux, Esq., Robichaux Law Firm

Elizabeth S. Sconzert, Esq., Blue Williams, LLC

Christopher M. Short, Esq., Kiefer & Kiefe

Matthew Slaughter, Esq., Flanagan Partners

Ryan Swayze, Bellingrath Wealth Management & Employee Benefits

Cherrell Taplin, Esq., Liskow & Lewis

Katherine Wyly, Esq., Phelps Dunbar

Russ Herman To Serve As Honorary Chair of the 35th Annual Justice For All Ball

Russ Herman To Serve As Honorary Chair Of The Justice For All Ball

The Pro Bono Project is thrilled to host the 35th Annual Justice For All Ball which will be held on Friday, September 22nd at the Orpheum Theater.

We welcome Russ Herman as our honorary chair. Mr. Herman is nationally recognized as one of the top litigators in the country. Mr. Herman, whose firm Herman, Herman & Katz has been an outstanding and consistent supporter of The Pro Bono Project, takes great pride in giving back to the community. According to Mr. Herman, “philanthropy is basically a love of city and culture. It is a selfish act because it brings the giver great joy.”

For thirty-five 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. The Justice For All Ball is The Pro Bono Project’s major fundraiser and provides the much needed funds to allow The Pro Bono Project to fulfill its mission. Local band JT Kanection will entertain audiences with New Orleans favorites. A silent auction will feature donations from businesses throughout the area and include items ranging from restaurant and travel gift certificates to unique adventures and merchandise from local stores.

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The "Intake Process" at The Pro Bono Project - How to Apply for Legal Aid

Our Intake Coordinator gives a brief tutorial on the application process, eligibility requirements and legal resources available to the local communities we serve.