The 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 MoreGiving Tuesday - A Time for Thanks
The 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 MoreThe Project Expands Its Online Videos and Tutorials
Prior 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 MoreIt's October: National Pro Bono Celebration Is Here
For the past seven years, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service has shined the spotlight during October on the increasing need for pro bono services, and the lawyers and other professionals who lend their time and talent to those who cannot afford, but need, the services of a civil lawyer.
Read MoreHidden Gems
Lawyers are always looking for ‘hidden gems’ as they go through the discovery process, sifting through documents, files and so many other places available to find that one piece of evidence that might make or break a case.
Register for the free Professionalism CLE as part of the Volunteer Appreciation Awards and Reception event on December 4.
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