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Pro Bono Net News
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new LGBT Practice Area on probono.net/ny, in partnership with the The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York! This practice area has new resources that are designed to aid pro bono attorneys, legal service advocates, law students, as well as faculty who are representing and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Members can join an active network of advocates serving low-income LGBTQ+ individuals in New York and access a library of resources and information to support their advocacy. Read our press release or visit www.probono.net/ny/lgbt to learn more.
Pro Bono Net is proud to announce the launch of a new website connecting crime victims with information and free civil legal assistance being piloted in three Western New York counties, allowing victims to learn about their rights and connect with resources or legal representation. Funded by the New York State Office of Victim Services, New York Crime Victims Legal Help will initially serve Erie, Genesee, and Niagra counties and will expand to serve crime victims Upstate and on Long Island by the end of 2019. Learn more in the press release.
The Need For Pro Bono
The need for legal services among the poor is overwhelming. According to an American Bar Association study, at least 40% of low and moderate-income households experience a legal problem each year. Yet studies show that the collective civil legal aid effort is meeting only about 20% of the legal needs of low-income people.
Who We Are
Pro Bono Net is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to justice through innovative uses of technology and increased volunteer lawyer participation.
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February 6, 2018 - Pro Bono Net is pleased to announce the launch of a new LGBT Practice Area on probono.net/ny, in partnership with the LGBT Bar Association of New York. This practice area has new resources that are designed to aid pro bono attorneys, legal service advocates, law students, as well as faculty who are representing and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community.
October 21-27, 2018 - This year we celebrated National Pro Bono Week by focusing on disaster resiliency in addition to pro bono work around the country. Learn more.
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Press Releases
2019
Pro Bono Net Launches New LGBT Practice Area on probono.net/ny
2018
Pro Bono Net Celebrates National "Celebrate Pro Bono" Week
LawHelp Offers Free Legal Tools & Resources to Connect Attorneys and Victims
New York Crime Victims Legal Help being piloted in Erie, Genesee and Niagara counties