Welcome to the June 2012 edition of the NYC Pro Bono Center newsletter! Read on to learn about the latest pro bono news, volunteer opportunities, upcoming trainings and new helpful resources.
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Outstanding Volunteers
Citigroup, Barclays and Goldman Sachs Lend a Hand to Small Business Owners through the City Bar Justice Centers Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project
On Wednesday, May 9th, lawyers and legal professionals from Barclays, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup partnered to provide low income micro-entrepreneurs with the pro bono legal services they need to get their small businesses started on as sound a footing as possible at one of the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Projects (NELP) legal clinics. Learn more
Law Firm Summer Associates at LAS Represent Low-Income New Yorkers with Disabilities and Public Housing Tenants
Although law firms continue to have smaller summer associate classes than prior to the recession, The Legal Aid Society's pro bono partners have continued the tradition of representing low-income New Yorkers with physical and/or mental disabilities who are seeking Social Security Income Disability ("SSI") benefits and preventing the eviction of New York City Housing Authority ("NYCHA") tenants. Learn more
Paul Hastings LLP Provides Needed Employer Assistance through Lawyers Alliance
Attorneys at Paul Hastings helped the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood with its employment policies. Read more
We welcome your contributions! To nominate an outstanding volunteer, send an email describing the pro bono case or project to info@probono.net
Pro Bono News
The Legal Aid Society and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Sue to Stop the NYPD from Making Unlawful Marijuana Arrests
The Legal Aid Society and the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP filed a lawsuit in State Supreme Court on June 22, 2012, to prohibit the NYPD from continuing to make unlawful marijuana arrests. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that current police practices are illegal and an order that directs the NYPD to implement necessary steps to ensure that its officers comply with the law. Read more
Carey Dunne Elected New President of New York City Bar Association
On May 15th, the New York City Bar Association welcomed Carey Dunne as its new President. Dunne is the 65th president in the Associations 141-year history. Read more
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Upcoming Trainings and Events
July 2, 2012: Preparing Fee Waivers for Immigration Petitions
The training by New York Legal Assistance Group will cover the USCIS fee waiver guidance, as well as provide practical tips for preparing and submitting a fee waiver request.. Learn more
July 10, 2011: Private Placement Custody and Guardianship Training
This MFY Legal Services training will educate and prepare attorneys on how to handle custody and guardianship proceedings in family court. It is expected that participating associates will accept a case for representation. Learn more
July 11, 2012: Annual Capital Defense Training Program
The New York City Bar Association presents this free training is intended for law students and attorneys who are currently representing or are interested in representing death-row inmates in post-conviction proceedings. Learn more
July 17, 2012: Special Education
New York Legal Assistance Group presents this training on the legal framework that protects and enforces the rights of special needs children to receive a free appropriate public education. Learn more
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Library Resources
How to Draft a Will
The Legal Aid Society created these materials as part of its 2011-2012 training series. Learn how to draft a will for seniors with small estates. Learn more
Administrative Fair Hearings
The Legal Aid Society created these materials as part of its 2011-2012 training series. Learn how to represent public assistance recipients and applicants at administrative fair hearings before the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Learn more
Social Security Disability
The Legal Aid Society created these materials as part of its 2011-2012 training series. Learn how to represent disabled children and adults at administrative hearings before the Social Security Administration. Learn more
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Did you know?
You can earn CLE credit for doing good! Just five hours of certified pro bono work earns you a full CLE credit. Learn how at the NY Courts CLE website.Click here to view our archive of NYC Pro Bono Center Newsletter.
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