Over ten years ago, I became involved with The Pro Bono Project. My law firm, Adams and Reese, had been a long-time supporter of the organization and I saw first-hand the difference pro bono makes in the lives of both the clients and the attorneys who provide their time at no cost. In one of my first pro bono cases, I obtained a judgment for $19,500 for construction work that was not completed. Sadly, the client, who was in her 90s, passed away during the proceeding. I recovered the money on behalf of her heirs even after the defendant filed bankruptcy. This, and the other cases I have handled over the years, fulfill the reason I became involved with The Pro Bono Project and continue to do today as Board Chair. I know we can help families who cannot afford to do so address legal problems that disrupt their lives. Successful resolutions contribute to the well-being not only of individual families, but of our entire community.