Welcome to the May 2014 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
Working Together: The Legal Aid Society and DLA Piper
The Legal Aid Society highlights their burgeoning relationship with DLA Piper, which has focused on issues including children's rights, community development, and disaster relief. Learn more
AIG Attorneys Assist 9/11 Victims under the Reopened 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
On March 27th, 13 AIG attorneys volunteered at one of the City Bar Justice Center's clinics dedicated to assisting applicants to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Learn 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
City Bar Justice Center's Pro Bono Gala is a Huge Success
The City Bar Justice Center's 9th Annual Pro Bono Gala was a huge success, raising over $1 million. Learn more
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Partner with LAS Immigration Law Unit on New Pro Bono Initiative
The Legal Aid Society's Immigration Law Unit and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton are launching a new pilot project to represent non-detained long-term permanent US residents facing removal from the United States but eligible for relief. This month they report on their successful representation of a 60-year-old refugee facing deportation. Learn more
The Legal Aid Society's Spring 2014 Bulletin
The Legal Aid Society's Spring 2014 Pro Bono Bulletin reports on pro bono news and on the Society's recent and upcoming initiatives. Learn more
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New Opportunities
Volunteer at the Access to Benefits (A2B) Hotline
The Legal Aid Society is expanding the Access to Benefits (A2B) Hotline to include immigration matters and is looking for volunteer assistance to help staff the newly expanded initiative. The immigration portion of the A2B Hotline will be open for calls every Monday and Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm and is run from the Society's 199 Water Street location.
The Legal Aid Society is also looking for volunteer assistance to help staff the general A2B hotline, which is open for calls on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30am-12:30pm and is also run from 199 Water Street. Learn more
Click here to see more available opportunities.
Upcoming Trainings and Events
The Basic CLARO Training Program
On May 13th, attend this CLARO training to become eligible to volunteer at CLARO. CLARO, the Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office, is a limited, legal advice project for unrepresented debtor-defendants. Learn more
Click here to view the full calendar of pro bono events
and training opportunities.
Library Resources
The Legal Aid Society | Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Learn how to help obtain lawful immigration status for undocumented NY youth who have suffered from abuse, abandonment, or neglect. These resources focus on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status ("SIJS"), providing an overview of the laws and institutions involved in SIJS, and guidance for pro bono lawyers working with undocumented youth. Learn more
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Did you know?
That more than 800 lawyers, judges, and related professionals from across the country assembled in Portland, Oregon last week for the annual Equal Justice Conference sponsored by the ABA and NLADA?
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