Lead a virtual legal education clinic! | | Topics are child custody and simple divorce | | |
Looking for a manageable and meaningful pro bono opportunity? Look no further! Volunteer attorneys can now lead our virtual legal education clinics on child custody and simple divorce.
Leading a clinic involves giving a presentation and answering informational questions (no specific legal advice is given at the clinics). Volunteers receive training and all clinics are moderated.
Child custody clinics are held the second Tuesday of the month and simple divorce clinics the third Thursday of the month. All clinics run from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m.
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Attending the NCBA Annual Meeting or NCAJ Convention?
Let's meet up!
Legal Aid NC and Pisgah Legal Services are hosting a happy hour for friends and volunteers in conjunction with the NC Bar Association's Annual Meeting in Asheville. Here are the details:
Happy Hour with Legal Aid NC and Pisgah Legal Services
Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC
Wednesday, June 25 · 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
All are welcome!
Attending the NCAJ Convention in Charlotte this week? Want to learn more about our pro bono opportunities? Schedule a time to meet up with Hannah Guerrier, the new head of our Charlotte office and former supervising attorney on our Pro Bono Programs team. Reply to this email or drop us a line at probono@legalaidnc.org.
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Special thanks to Smith Anderson!
A longtime supporter of Legal Aid NC, including by providing financial support through their foundation, the Raleigh law firm Smith Anderson is going above and beyond this summer.
On June 2, the firm partnered with us and Southeast Raleigh Promise, a community development organization, to hold our second annual pro bono wills clinic for residents of Southeast Raleigh.
The firm is also participating in our Summer Associate Pro Bono Program. The program provides an opportunity for summer associates to work under the supervision of their organization's attorneys to provide critical legal help to our clients.
Thank you, Smith Anderson! Extra special thanks to James Jolley, chair of the firm's Pro Bono Committee.
Learn more about Smith Anderson at smithlaw.com.
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Ask-A-Lawyer event for Hurricane Helene survivors
Thank you to everyone who volunteered during our virtual Ask-A-Lawyer event for Hurricane Helene survivors on June 11!
Volunteers handled more than 200 calls about FEMA benefits, property issues, consumer rights and more.
Special thanks to our partners for the event, Pisgah Legal Services and the North Carolina Bar Foundation.
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Thank you to Elon Law's Wills Drafting Clinic!
Thank you to Professor Rachel Carr and students from the Wills Drafting Clinic at Elon Law for volunteering at our wills clinics May 21 in High Point and May 28 in Greensboro.
Working under the supervision of Rachel and our attorneys, the students drafted wills for 10 local senior citizens, providing them with not just legal documents, but the peace of mind that comes with thoughtful planning.
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Pro Bono Award winners announced
This year's slate of NCBA Pro Bono Award winners is chock full of people, groups and organizations recognized for their volunteer service on behalf of Legal Aid NC and our clients.
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Buncombe Bar spotlights Pro Bono Go
Thank you to the Buncombe County Bar for spotlighting our pro bono opportunities for WNC residents available on Pro Bono Go!
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A very special thank-you letter
Wow! We recently received a very special thank-you letter from one of our housing clients. It not only included their incredibly warm words of thanks — it also included a donation of $1,000!
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Hannah Guerrier, new Charlotte office MA
Hannah Guerrier, former supervising attorney on our Pro Bono Programs team, has been selected as the new Managing Attorney of our Charlotte office.
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| | Charlotte Triage is a concerted effort of the Queen City's private and public-interest legal communities to harness the power of pro bono to meet residents' most pressing legal needs. An inaugural member of the partnership, we help coordinate services to housing clients and domestic violence survivors. Learn more | |
Thank you to Cadwalader and Wells Fargo!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered at this month's Lawyer on the Line clinic through the Charlotte Triage Pro Bono Partnership. On June 10, volunteers from Wells Fargo and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP gathered together to provide pro bono legal advice over the phone to our clients living with dangerous and unsanitary housing conditions.
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Upcoming Triage events
Child custody for domestic violence survivors
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Courthouse Clinics (eviction)
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- June 24 and 26
- July 29 and 31
Lawyer on the Line (housing conditions)
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Public benefits 101
Wed, July 2, 1:00-3:00 PM // Credits: 2 hrs General
This training will provide a practical overview of key federal and NC benefits programs, including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Food and Nutrition Services (FNS/SNAP), Medicaid, Medicare, and other important programs such as WIC, TANF, and LIEAP.
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Discount code for volunteers (case sensitive): LANCVolunteer
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Lawyer on the Line
Lawyer on the Line is our advice-only pro bono program. Working under the supervision of our attorneys, pro bono volunteers provide critical legal advice over the phone to our clients struggling with common legal problems. Lawyer on the Line provides volunteers with a quick and impactful way to get involved with pro bono at Legal Aid NC.
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Kate Eaton
Wilmington
Thank you to Kate Eaton for helping one of our clients clear a wrongful eviction from their record, eliminating a major hurdle to our client's ability to secure safe and stable housing for years to come.
"I know it’s uncomfortable to step outside of your practice area," Kate wrote in a LinkedIn post about the case, "but I encourage everyone in my legal community to support their local legal aid or nonprofits.
"Legal Aid gives you training and all the support you need — and what an amazing opportunity to learn something new and help your community!"
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Jeanne Sterba
San Clemente, California
California attorney Jeanne Sterba is one of our newest pro bono volunteers, but she's already making a meaningful difference in the lives of North Carolinians in need, including Hurricane Helene survivors.
In one case, she helped a survivor secure nearly $4,000 from their insurance company. The storm had knocked out our client's water and electricity, spoiling their food and forcing them to relocate to a hotel. At first, the insurance company told our client it would cover the cost of their stay and food. The company later declared our client ineligible since there was no mandatory evacuation order.
Out a substantial amount of money, our client turned to us for help, and we turned to Jeanne. In almost no time at all, Jeanne sent a demand letter to the insurance company, which agreed to negotiate with our client, ultimately settling for nearly $4,000.
"Our client is ecstatic with the settlement," said Hannah Price, a case coordinator on our Pro Bono Programs team. "They are very thankful for Jeanne's assistance."
And so are we! Thank you, Jeanne!
Connect with Jeanne on LinkedIn
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Jeffrey Wertheim
Wilkesboro
Sometimes, a little reassurance goes a long way.
That was the case with a client we recently referred to Jeffrey Wertheim, one of our newest pro bono volunteers.
Our client had filed their own claim for FEMA benefits and their own appeal for additional funds. They were waiting for FEMA to respond — and they were getting anxious.
Jeffrey reviewed our client's claim and appeal and determined that there was no way to expedite FEMA's response and that nothing needed to be done to improve the claim or appeal.
He reassured our client that they had done everything right. All they needed to do was stay in contact with FEMA and continue to provide any additional documentation and information they requested.
Jeffrey also suggested that our client apply for the NC Disaster Case Management program. He sent them a link to the program's website and a flyer explaining the program.
Thanks to Jeffrey, our client can be relieved of the anxiety that comes from uncertainty and can explore a new resource for navigating the path to recovery.
Thank you, Jeffrey!
Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn.
| | Pro Bono Go is a one-stop shop for pro bono opportunities from NC's leading legal services groups. See our latest opportunities below. Find more at probonogo.org. | |
File suit for Illegally evicted tenant
File an affirmative law suit for a tenant who was illegally evicted from their apartment. They are owed rent paid and the value of their lost belongings.
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Represent clients in "quiet title" actions
Represent two clients in quiet title actions (heir property). One client needs help initiating an action. The other has filed their case but needs help with the defense. Clients are in Richmond and Rockingham counties.
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In-law interference complicates estate admin, veterans benefits
Help our client stop her in-laws from preventing money and veterans benefits from going to her children.
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Help client with property law matters
Help client with property law matters, including a quiet title action (possibly), enforcement of property association covenants, and drafting bylaws for a POA.
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