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Child Law Conference Hosted by Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Sep
6
8:30 AM08:30

Child Law Conference Hosted by Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

The Child Law Conference will address topics and legal issues interwoven in abuse and

neglect cases, but not always addressed in the court proceeding or through the child’s

representation. Presenters and panelists will provide participants with information and

discussion in mitigating trauma, child welfare law, immigration, successions and

tutorships, continuing tutorships, special education and programming for children with

disabilities, and a discussion on early legal advocacy and community supports through

the My Community Cares program in Louisiana. This conference will facilitate a

discussion throughout the day of how the system can be improved through

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Volunteer Appreciation Awards Luncheon with Optional Free Professionalism CLE
Oct
25
11:00 AM11:00

Volunteer Appreciation Awards Luncheon with Optional Free Professionalism CLE

Every 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.

A free professionalism CLE will precede this luncheon.

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Sep
15
11:00 AM11:00

How You Can Help Low Income Taxpayers Even If You Are Not a Tax Lawyer!

The Pro Bono Project is pleased to sponsor this free, 2-hour in-person CLE designed to familiarize non-tax attorneys with tax laws that affect low-income people.  Attendees will receive an overview of federal tax issues common to clients seeking legal aid, including: 

 Earned Income Tax Credit and Dependency Issues

  • Identity Theft and Tax Preparer Fraud

  • Innocent and Injured Spouse Relief

  • Consumer Related Tax Issues

  • IRS Collections Procedures and Collection Alternatives

  • Louisiana State Income Tax issues

 

A light lunch will be served, and attendees will receive a copy of the presentation as well as handouts with resource materials.

                                                           

Attendees will learn about various pro bono opportunities, and will be asked to register as a volunteer with The Pro Bono Project.  The Pro Bono Project’s volunteers are covered by our malpractice insurance and are eligible for CLE credit for their pro bono work (1 CLE per 5 hours of volunteering, up to 3 CLE credits per year).  Join us and learn new skills while helping the community!

 PRESENTED BY:

 R. Paul Tuttle, JD, Director of the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)

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Seeking Release of People Imprisoned by ICE in Louisiana: A Training for Volunteer Lawyers
Oct
25
12:00 PM12:00

Seeking Release of People Imprisoned by ICE in Louisiana: A Training for Volunteer Lawyers

The purpose of the CLE is to recruit and train volunteers to represent undocumented people who have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana prisons. Civil rights advocates have documented egregious abuse of immigrants imprisoned in these facilities, including abusive use of solitary confinement that amounts to torture.

To register, please click here.

Participants will learn the various mechanisms for requesting release – Fraihat requests, parole requests, and requests pursuant to new ICE enforcement priorities - and will learn how to prepare and file a request for release.

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National Celebration of Pro Bono Week
Oct
23
to Oct 29

National Celebration of Pro Bono Week

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Every year in October the American Bar Association joins legal organizations from around the country in hosting the National Celebration of Pro Bono. Beginning on Sunday, October 23rd, legal aid providers and non-profit organizations like The Pro Bono Project honor their volunteers and supporters. This year The Pro Bono Project is hosting a number of events to draw attention to civil legal aid and the important work volunteer lawyers, law students, paralegals, and others do to support access to justice for under-served and under-represented members of our community.

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