Students and interns come to The Pro Bono Project from all areas of the country (and even other countries!) for a myriad of reasons. Hands down, it’s the practical learning experience they get through The Project that makes us a student favorite; of course, coming to New Orleans is a pretty big draw as well.
Read MoreGND 2015: Opening Doors Challenge
How ready are you to challenge yourself, your firm/company, colleagues, friends and family to open some doors for the children represented by The Pro Bono Project?
Use our hashtag on Facebook and Twitter: #pbpGiveNOLA
Download: The Project's GiveNOLA Day Flyer
Download: The Opening Doors Challenge Information
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Volunteers Make It Happen
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, and as we approach GiveNOLA Day, Tuesday, May 5, The Project is focusing on how our volunteers serve the many children that come to us as clients.
Read MoreNotes: The April 2015 In Brief
This week, we're giving a shout-out to our volunteers and all their good works because it's National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, 2015.
Read MoreMeet The Krewe: 2015 JFAB
The kick-off meeting of the 2015 Justice For All Ball Committee was held on April 7, 2015 at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in the Hilton Hotel on the River.
Read MoreDrake Law In The House ...
Back row: Nathan Vos, Nicholas Gral, Alexandria Quinn, Lucas Sterbick
Front row: Molly Hammer, Monika Sehic, Shelby Bird, Marie De Franca, Mathilde Declercq, Caroline Alet, Erin Lain (Note: Marie, Mathilde and Caroline are French exchange students.)
Seated: Linton Carney, Chief Legal Officer, The Project
No sooner did our law students from Georgetown Law depart, our bevy of first year law students from Drake Law arrived to get an early glimpse of Spring for a few days during the week of March 16-20.
Read MoreGiveNOLA Day: Open A Door ... Give A Child A Voice ...
Open the door all the way with a donation of $100, or open it half way for $50 or just crack it for $10 and you can help us help a Child In Need of Care (CINC), bring representation to one of the many Pro Bono & Juveniles (PB&J) unaccompanied immigrant minors or help to stabilize the family environment and create a sense of safety for a child caught in a divorce or custody battle. If you’re feeling really generous – open a house full of doors for $1,000. You can even celebrate Cinco de Mayo and ‘abrir algunas puertas’ for our Hispanic clients.
Read MoreNotes: The March 2015 In Brief ...
We're moving into high gear now that March has come. Easter, French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest - they are all just around the corner but that doesn't slow us down.
Read MoreThere's A New Rule In Town ...
There's a new rule in town that gives The Project's volunteer lawyers and the hundred of other attorneys in Louisiana a leg up on earning their annual CLE credits.
Read MoreIf It's Springtime ... It's New Orleans ...
When Spring comes to New Orleans, law students flock to The Pro Bono Project instead of the beach as they take a break from the lingering winter. This past week, The Project hosted six students from Georgetown Law.
Read MorePB & J: Even MORE Than The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread ...
The Pro Bono Project has joined forces with Pro Bono & Juveniles Program (PB & J) begun by immigration lawyer, Kathleen Gasparian (r), formerly of Ware | Gasparian, and now at Gasparian Immigration.
Read MoreMoving Forward ...
In February, we like to 'share the love' by recounting a recent client success story. We're featuring volunteer Mark Surprenant (r) of Adams and Reese LLP, sharing the story in his own words.
Read MoreVolunteers On Parade ...
Even though we have a small staff - only 7 of us - we get a lot done thanks to our volunteers. Over the past several weeks, the office was filled with lawyers, students and a host of people who give their time, skills and energy to The Project in a number of different ways.
Read MoreThe Mission Is The Message ...
As we open the doors on 2015, In Brief chatted with new Board Chair Carole Cukell Neff of Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel LLC to talk about her goals for The Pro Bono Project in 2015.
Read MoreStudent Volunteers Come From The Midwest & Local Law Schools ...
See who's been opening doors and getting some great experience at The Project from law schools in the Midwest and locally.
Read MoreSanta Brings Good Things To The Project ...
The Project hosted two law students from George Washington University Law School in mid-December.
Read MoreApplause! Professionalism CLE & Volunteer Appreciation Awards
Missed the Professionalism CLE and Volunteer Appreciation Awards & Reception? Enjoy the highlights and photos.
Read MoreHidden Gems
Lawyers are always looking for ‘hidden gems’ as they go through the discovery process, sifting through documents, files and so many other places available to find that one piece of evidence that might make or break a case.
Register for the free Professionalism CLE as part of the Volunteer Appreciation Awards and Reception event on December 4.
Read MoreAll in the Family ...
So, what's a corporate lawyer know about Family Law?
Read MoreNational Pro Bono Celebration 2014
From left to right: Councilman Ricky Templet, Councilman Paul Johnston, Parish President John Young, Executive Director Rachel Piercey, TPBP Board Member Robert Kutcher of Metairie-based, Chopin, Wagner, Richard & Kutcher LLC and Councilwoman Cynthia Lee Sheng.
Jefferson Parish acknowledged the 6th Annual National Pro Bono Celebration Week with the presentation of a Proclamation to The Pro Bono Project at their regular Parish Council meeting held at City Hall in Kenner on Wednesday, October 8, 2014.
Our thanks to Jefferson Parish for their recognition of this important week-long celebration and the work done by the many volunteer attorneys throughout the parish and metro area for residents of all ages in need of civil legal services.