The 35th Annual Justice For All Ball - That's A Wrap!

The 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.

Children's Law: Volunteer Trainings

The 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. 

For information…

There are additional opportunities out there. Contact us if you are interested!

Russ Herman To Serve As Honorary Chair of the 35th Annual Justice For All Ball

Russ Herman To Serve As Honorary Chair Of The Justice For All Ball

The 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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Stories of Hope: Grandmother and Grandson Celebrate the Holidays Together

Our 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!

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon & Awards

Every 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.

This year's ceremony was held on November 29th at 12 noon at Jones Walker. A free panel discussion and professionalism CLE preceded the lunch and awards at 11 a.m.