The Pro Bono Project was the recipient of #jazzfest tickets from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's Community Outreach program! We held a free drawing last week and were thrilled to distribute these tickets to some of our lucky clients.
A 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople, Jazz Fest welcomes 400,000 visitors each year. We are grateful for the #jazzfestcommunity program and their outreach to support our locals!
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Read MoreSave the Date! The Pro Bono Project's 36th Annual Justice For All Ball!
Join members of the legal community in celebration of access to justice on Friday, September 20th at The Orpheum Theater. Details to come...www.probono-no.org
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe Pro Bono Project is proud to announce the opening its Northshore office at 810 N. Columbia Street, Ste. A, Covington, LA 70433. Special thanks to the Louisiana Bar Foundation for its generous support.
The Pro Bono Project is pleased to announce its new officers and board members for 2024.
Board Chair Scott Sternberg serves as Managing Partner of Sternberg, Naccari & White, where he leads the firm’s operations and relishes his role as counselor to individuals, businesses, and media outlets.
SCOTT STERNBERG, Esq., Sternberg, Naccari & White, Chair
ALYSSA MAURICE-ANDERSON, Esq., Entergy, Vice Chair
GRAHAM RYAN, Esq., Jones Walker, Secretary
CORY VIDAL, Esq., Hancock Whitney Bank, Treasurer
LACEY ROCHESTER, Esq., Baker Donelson, Immediate Past Chair
The following members of the legal and business community serve on the 2024 Board of Directors:
Gregg Barrios, Esq., Adams and Reese
Kristin Beckman, Esq., Pipes Miles Beckman
Camille Bryant, Esq., McGlinchey Stafford
P. Kevin Colomb, Esq.
Casey Cowley, Esq., Casey Cowley Attorneys
April Davenport, Esq., Orleans Civil District Court
Michael Dodson, Esq., Fishman Haygood
Robert Dressel, Esq., Barrasso Usdin
Kansas Guidry, Esq., Flanagan Partners
Hon. Rachael Johnson, Esq., 4th Circuit Court of Appeal
Tracey Knight, Esq., U.S. Attorney’s Office
Roxanne Newman, Esq., Southeast LA Legal Services
Tracey Rannals, Esq., Rannals Law
J. Van Robichaux, Esq., Robichaux Law Firm
Elizabeth S. Sconzert, Esq., Blue Williams, LLC
Christopher M. Short, Esq., Kiefer & Kiefe
Matthew Slaughter, Esq., Flanagan Partners
Ryan Swayze, Bellingrath Wealth Management & Employee Benefits
Cherrell Taplin, Esq., Liskow & Lewis
Katherine Wyly, Esq., Phelps Dunbar
The Self-Help Resource Center will be closed from December 21st - January 2nd in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Read MoreAs part of the American Bar Association's National Celebration of Pro Bono, The Pro Bono Project participated in LSU Law Career Services Office's PILS/Public Interest Week Employer Meet & Greet at the LSU Law Library Erin Lorio, Managing Attorney for the Northshore, got to share our mission and connect with so many incredible students!
Read MoreEvery 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.
Read MoreOn Saturday, The Pro Bono Project was excited to participate in the Veteran's Appreciation Expo hosted by St. Tammany Parish. Our Managing Attorney for the Northshore, Erin Lorio, met with community partners and attendees. We provided information about our mission to provide quality civil legal aid. To learn more about our services, go to: www.probono-no.org
Special thanks to the Louisiana Bar Foundation for their support of our work on the Northshore!
Read MoreEvery 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.
Read MoreDid you miss our Justice For All Ball's Silent Auction? There's still time to bid on fabulous items including once-in-a-lifetime trips! Check out our Second Chance Auction at https://conta.cc/46pQZWK.
Read MoreFor thirty-five years the Justice For All Ball has been the premier social event in the legal community, drawing hundreds of lawyers, judges, and private citizens together for an evening of fine food, spirits, and live music. The Justice For All Ball is The Pro Bono Project’s major fundraiser and provides the much needed funds to allow us to fulfill our mission.
A silent auction will feature donations from businesses throughout the area including Lindsey Jenneman's striking "Lady Justice," an original Salvador Dali hand-colored drawing, and diamond hoop earrings. Other items include items ranging from restaurant and travel gift certificates to unique adventures and merchandise from local stores.
Read MoreThe 35th Annual Justice For All Ball was an amazing night - all in celebration of our legal community's commitment to pro bono and equal access to justice. Held at the historic Orpheum Theater on Friday, September 22nd, JFAB welcomed lawyers and judges throughout our community. From the table décor and hand painted wine glasses to the music and food, the reviews are in. Everyone had a blast!
Attendees loved the Orpheum, danced the night away, and dined on delicious cuisine. The Patron Party was sold out and was standing room only! Guests were reluctant to leave and lingered to the very last call!
On behalf of The Pro Bono Project – our staff and board of directors – we thank all of our supporters. It takes 9 months of planning to make this event a success and we couldn’t do it without their time, talent, and resources. This event is approximately 30% of our annual revenue. A successful JFAB translates to our mission fulfilled – members of the community accessing equal justice.
We are thrilled to have WDSU's own Sula Kim as this year's Justice For All Ball Emcee. Sula is an Emmy award winning TV anchor/reporter in New Orleans. She anchors the 4, 6 & 10pm news weekdays. Most recently, Sula and her team were honored with the 'Best newscast' award by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters for their coverage of the Seacor Power lift boat accident. The team has also been recognized for their wall-to-wall of Hurricane Ida in 2021 and the Arabi tornado in March of 2022.
Read MoreThe Pro Bono Project offers many opportunities for volunteers to assist in matters affecting children. There are several trainings offered by our legal aid and education partners at the Pelican Center, including:
Child in Need of Care Trial Skills Building for Louisiana Attorneys on September 11, 2023
Pelican Center for Children and Families
This training was developed in partnership with the American Bar Association Center for Children and the Law and is specifically focused on Louisiana child welfare laws.
Join us for a full day of training, practical role application and networking. We begin sharply at 9am, so plan to arrive early to check in.
There are additional opportunities out there. Contact us if you are interested!
This year's stunning "Lady Justice" is painted by Lindsey Jenneman.
Each year, The Pro Bono Project commissions an artist to offer his or her creative and original portrayal of Lady Justice. Each year, an artist donates their time and talent to advance our mission. The artwork is featured on the invitation for The Project’s Annual Justice For All Ball and is auctioned off at the gala. Previous artists commissioned include Sharika Mahdi, Gustave Blache III, Amy Centola, Garland Robinette, Christy Boutte, and Terrance Osborne.
Lindsey is an artist hailing from the city of Mandeville, Louisiana. After a series of life changes, including relocating to North Carolina, and starting a family while her husband pursued his career in oncology; Lindsey found herself yearning for the unique spirit of her Louisiana roots. It was during this time that she fully embraced her passion for art and transitioned into a full-time artist.
Read MoreThe Pro Bono Project is thrilled to host the 35th Annual Justice For All Ball which will be held on Friday, September 22nd at the Orpheum Theater.
We welcome Russ Herman as our honorary chair. Mr. Herman is nationally recognized as one of the top litigators in the country. Mr. Herman, whose firm Herman, Herman & Katz has been an outstanding and consistent supporter of The Pro Bono Project, takes great pride in giving back to the community. According to Mr. Herman, “philanthropy is basically a love of city and culture. It is a selfish act because it brings the giver great joy.”
For thirty-five years the Justice For All Ball has been the premier social event in the legal community, drawing hundreds of lawyers, judges, and private citizens together for an evening of fine food, spirits, and live music. The Justice For All Ball is The Pro Bono Project’s major fundraiser and provides the much needed funds to allow The Pro Bono Project to fulfill its mission. Local band JT Kanection will entertain audiences with New Orleans favorites. A silent auction will feature donations from businesses throughout the area and include items ranging from restaurant and travel gift certificates to unique adventures and merchandise from local stores.
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Read MoreThe Pro Bono Project is thrilled to announce its 2023 Board of Directors.
Read MoreOur client is a resident of Orleans Parish who came to us seeking custody of her young grandson. Her grandson has disabilities that make it difficult for him to communicate, walk, and eat; he takes special education classes and has many medical needs. The little boy’s mother passed away earlier this year, leaving our client, who is a single woman in her sixties, his closest living relative.
Volunteer Alex Domingue took on this case as his first ever pro bono assignment, just days after passing the bar. He first met with the client in October and has already successfully represented her at her custody hearing. The court granted the client full custody of her grandson, which will help the family in a wide variety of ways. The client can now add her grandson to her Section 8 voucher, secure much needed medical services for him, replace his lost Social Security card and act as the representative payee for his benefits, and advocate for Special Education services for him at his school.
Congratulations to our client and to our new volunteer, Alex!
