The success of the Self-Help Resource Center is due to the overwhelming support of the legal community including local law firms and the New Orleans Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Section. Adopting a month, these volunteers ensure the public receives information, referrals, and access to the courts.
Read MoreAnnouncing the Clerk & Counsel Collaborative
What is the Clerk & Counsel Collaborative?
A unique summer initiative connecting attorneys and their summer associates with impactful pro bono opportunities. Designed to give law students hands-on experience while helping underserved communities.
Why Join?
Meaningful Work: Tackle real legal issues that make a difference.
Mentorship in Action: Attorneys and summer associates collaborate side by side.
Professional Development: Boost legal skills and deepen understanding of public interest law.
Flexible Case Matching: We’ll match you with pro bono cases that align with your team’s interests and capacity.
Who Can Participate?
Law firms or legal departments with summer associates, attorneys eager to mentor and serve, and summertime clerks ready to roll up their sleeves for justice.
Types of cases available:
Uncontested divorces, uncontested successions, interdictions and tutorships, housing, wage claims, name changes, and more. Check out the case list here.
Are you interested in taking a case? Have questions? Contact Gabriel Harvey, Community Engagement Coordinator, at 504.581.4043 x211, or email volunteer@probono-no.org
Welcome to the New Members of The Pro Bono Project’s Board of Directors
We are so excited to welcome the newest members of our board of directors. Our board does extraordinary work to support and promote our mission in so many ways, from facilitating partnerships to volunteering time to our clients (and everything in between).
Tarak Anada
Jones Walker
Alex Domingue
Mouledoux | Bland | Legrand | Brackett
Diana Mercer
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
William Wildman
Baker Donelson
We are deeply grateful to our outgoing board members Tracey Knight, Lacey Rochester, Graham Ryan, and Chris Short for their generous service at The Pro Bono Project. Your work makes it all possible! THANK YOU!
Volunteer Appreciation Awards Luncheon
On November 19th, The Pro Bono Project honors lawyers, law firms, students, businesses, and members of the judiciary who have provided, improved, and excelled in the delivery of legal services. These services are of critical importance to the increasing number of people in our area. We host our annual Volunteer Appreciations Event to show our deep appreciation for those who support our mission to improve access to justice in our community.
We wish to thank all our volunteers for all the hard work they devote to our community.
Read MoreCelebrate Pro Bono Week
We are thrilled to participate in the American Bar Association's Celebration of Pro Bono. This year we focus on "Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities."
Lawyers and law firms across the country are participating in volunteer events as part of the National Celebration of Pro Bono, which runs Oct. 20-26, 2024.
Read MoreCity Business Honors Executive Director C.C. Kahr at 2024 Leadership in Law Ceremony
New Orleans’ City Business honored their 2024 Leadership in Law inductees on October 7th at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Congratulations to The Pro Bono Project's Executive Director, C.C. Kahr, for being selected. #PBP Board Chair Scott Sternberg was on hand at the New Orleans Museum of Art to celebrate.
Leadership in Law honors legal professionals in the New Orleans area in the following categories: court associated, educators, firm associated and in-house counsel. Honorees are selected based on industry achievements and community involvement.
Read MoreJustice For All Ball - That's A Wrap
The 36th 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 20th, 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. 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.
Thank You to Our 2024 Justice For All Ball Sponsors
Some Enchanted Evening on September 20th
The Pro Bono Project’s Justice for All Ball is this Friday. The Ball will take place at the Orpheum Theater on Friday, September 20th from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Our Silent Auction is open! Bid now on gift cards from your favorite restaurants, sports memorabilia, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, jewelry, and a diamond and sapphire pendant.
Read More2024 Justice For All Ball's Menu - "A party without cake is just a meeting!"
To quote Julia Childs, “A Party without cake is just a meeting!”
The Pro Bono Project offers our sincere appreciation to the restaurants who are donating food to make this year’s Justice For All Ball a success.
Read MoreThis Year's "Lady Justice" by Northshore Artist Chuck R. Wright
Lady Justice by Chuck R. Wright
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. This year we are excited to have local Northshore artist, Chuck R. Wright offer his vision of Lady Justice.
"Lady Justice" will be auctioned off at this year's Justice For All Ball.
Previous artists commissioned include Sharika Mahdi, Gustave Blache III, Amy Centola, Garland Robinette, Christy Boutte, Johnston Burkhardt, Lindsey Jenneman, and Terrance Osborne.
Am Fund's Once-in-a-Lifetime Trips at this Year's Justice For All Ball
Party for a purpose! Our Silent Auction offers a chance to win once in a lifetime experiences while benefiting the mission of The Pro Bono Project. Bid on exotic trips, fishing charters, memorabilia, artwork, and gift baskets.
Travel Packages
We thank AmFund who has helped raise millions of dollars in special event fundraising. AmFund has partnered with The Pro Bono Project to offer domestic and international travel packages. Support us while enjoying your next vacation!
Read More19th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
In commemoration of the 19th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we pay tribute to the many people who came to the aid of our region and The Pro Bono Project. Law schools from across the country made several trips in the years following Katrina, bringing dozens of aspiring lawyers and helping our community rebuild itself. Local and out of state law firms rose to the challenge. We salute all of the attorneys for their unwavering commitment to access to justice and Southeast Louisiana and for demonstrating to the highest degree possible that pro bono matters.
Read MoreBiz New Orleans Feature Discusses the Role of Pro Bono in New Orleans
Biz New Orleans recently interviewed Executive Director, C.C. Kahr, on the need for pro bono organizations like The Pro Bono Project.
“There is no right to counsel in this country for civil matters,” said C.C. Kahr, executive director of The Pro Bono Project, an organization that serves the Greater New Orleans area from its headquarters at 935 Gravier Street. “Individuals need help navigating their divorce, adopting a child, declaring bankruptcy or communicating with creditors, writing a will, opening a succession on their family home or challenging their insurance claim.”
To read more, click here.
The Pro Bono Project Joins the National Urban League for their Community Family Resource Day
The Pro Bono Project participated in the The National Urban League Conference's Legal Clinic on Saturday, July 27th. Special thanks to volunteers from Entergy, Tulane University, and Flanagan Partners!
Read MoreGOT Groove at the 36th Annual Justice For All Ball
GOT Groove?
Get your groove on at this year’s Justice For All Ball with New Orleans’ own GOT Groove.
Since GOT Groove Band's inception, they have been "different," and they had "it." People walked away feeling as if the band left a lifelong impression and that each experience was personalized, just by the way the entertainers in GOT Groove Band involved themselves. Similar to the other ultra luxury Artists in Blue Earth, they have taken these factors that you can't teach, and applied an approach that translates to any level event. Their diversity as a unit touches every generation, with the ability to change the perception of even the most overplayed songs.
Read MoreJames M. Williams Named Honorary Chair of 36th Annual Justice For All Ball
The Pro Bono Project is delighted to share the exciting news that James M. Williams has graciously accepted the role of this year's Justice For All Ball Honorary Chair. As a nationally renowned trial attorney, James brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in high-stakes litigation. His dedication to justice and unwavering commitment to serving the community make him an invaluable addition to our cause.
Read MoreCelebrating The Pro Bono Project's Northshore Office
The Pro Bono Project celebrated the opening of its Northshore office at 810 N. Columbia Street, Suite A in Covington on Monday, May 20th. Members of the judiciary including Chief Justice John Weimer and Associate Justice William Crain joined Louisiana Bar Foundation President Judge John Davidson, Covington Mayor Mark Johnson, and PBP Board Members in a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Read MoreGiveNOLA Day's Impact
We are delighted to have the opportunity to help our clients, and that would not be possible without your generous support.
Read MorePBP Clients Receive Free Jazz Fest Tickets
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!
@JazzandHeritage
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