(New Orleans, LA) – The Pro Bono Project is ‘powering up’ to celebrate its 26th annual Justice For All Ball. This year’s Honorary Chair, Marcus V. Brown, Entergy Corporation’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel, and his colleagues will help The Pro Bono Project light up The Audubon Tea Room on Friday, September 19, 2014, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight; a private patron party will precede the Ball. This year’s Justice For All Ball is themed “Opening Doors."
Read MoreJeffrey Robinson: Inspiring All at 2014 Equal Justice Conference
The Project's Executive Director, Rachel Piercey recently returned from the ABA's 2014 Equal Justice Conference in Portland, OR. Moved and inspired by attorney Jeffrey Robinson's Opening Session presentation, Rachel wished that all those donating pro bono services were there with her to hear Mr. Robinson's presentation. Luckily, the ABA has made a video of the presentation available and we invite you to be as moved and inspired as Rachel was.
Spreading the Love: A Volunteer's Story
We celebrated National Volunteer Week by asking for our volunteers to share their stories with us through our Facebook page. This was a first for us and our thanks to all who posted or read the various posts about Spread the Love on Facebook. Check out the full story to see who won.
Read MoreGiveNOLA Day: What's It All About?
It's one day and you can make it count for The Pro Bono Project in a big way! On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 the Greater New Orleans Foundation is hosting GiveNOLA Day - an-all day online giving event to inspire the community to give generously to strengthen the non-profits in the metro New Orleans area.
The Project has set a fundraising goal of $11,665 for this 24-hour giving effort.
Read MoreSpread The Love: Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 6-12, 2014
At The Project, we're always finding ways to applaud and celebrate our volunteers. Without them, it would be impossible to fulfill our mission to the metro New Orleans community. They give their dollars, time and skills as lawyers, paralegals and other professionals to help us open the door to the civil legal system for countless men, women and children of all ages, who otherwise would be unable to access justice.
But, just what do our volunteers get in return besides a heartfelt 'thanks'??
Read MoreWelcome New Board Members
New Board Members were welcomed with the New Board Member Orientation and the year's first Board meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at The Bar Center.
Read MoreMay The Law Students Be With You
Law Students from Wisconsin and Illinois escaped the cold and spent January helping out at The Pro Bono Project.
Read MoreA Night of Thanks: Volunteers Applauded for a Year of Giving
Volunteers were out in full force for the 2013 CLE and Volunteer Appreciations Awards and Reception at Jones Walker on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.
Read MorePro Bono Celebration
Jefferson Parish acknowledged National Pro Bono Week earlier this month with the presentation of a Proclamation to The Pro Bono Project at their regular Parish Council meeting held at City Hall in Kenner on October 2, 2013.
Pictured in the photo with The Project’s Executive Director, Rachel Piercey (center) are (l to r) Cynthia Lee-Sheng, Jefferson Parish Councilwoman,District 5, past Board Chairs and longtime volunteers, Mickey & Guy Delaup, Rachel Piercey, John F. Young, Jefferson Parish President and Paul D. Johnston, Jefferson Parish Councilman, District 2.
City Attorney Sharonda Williams presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of New Orleans at the recent Pro Bono Liaisons Luncheon. Check it out here.
The National Pro Bono Celebration is held annually and focuses the nation's attention on the increased need for pro bono services during these challenging economic times and celebrates the outstanding work of lawyers who volunteer their services throughout the year. It is essential that the entire legal community engage in conversation and action that results in equal access to justice for all. The energy generated by the National Pro Bono Celebration is a powerful force that helps us build a just legal system.
For more information visit the National Pro Bono Celebration website.
Thanks to Our Grantors: Greater New Orleans Foundation & American College of Bankruptcy & ACB Foundation
Read about two of our grantors whose dollars made a big difference for our clients, staff and volunteers.
Read MoreWalter E. Blessey, Jr.
Not a day goes by in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes that the power of water is not apparent. The Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain, the Gulf of Mexico and the hundreds of bayous, waterways and marshlands that surround Southern Louisiana are traversed by boats and ships of all sizes.
And that is where this year's Justice for All Ball Honorary Chair, Walter Blessey, Jr. plays his biggest role. Mr. Blessey, Founder (1978), Chairman and CEO of Blessey Marine Services, Inc. has one of the youngest and largest multi-faceted fleets of inland tank barges and towing vessels in the world.