Author Archives: Alison Roussy

Annual Pro Bono Celebration

August 26, 2019

Triage Pro Bono Service Trainings 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join us prior to the Pro Bono Celebration for a plenary session, followed by breakout training sessions to complement our Triage Program. Triage is a comprehensive partnership between…
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FREE Legal Clinic for Nonprofits

March 7, 2019

Please note, this clinic is at maximum capacity. Any organization that submits an application between now and April 11, will be placed on a waiting list. Application closes at 5pm on Thursday, April 11. Please contact Alison Roussy, Full Story »

Thank You to All of Our Supporters for Making 2018 a Great Year!

December 17, 2018

The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation (GRBF) mobilizes the private bar to help narrow the access to justice gap and to assist the nonprofits who serve low-income clients. GRBF creates opportunities for pro bono lawyers to serve in our…

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Governor Northam Proclaims October as Pro Bono Month

October 17, 2018

WHEREAS, access to justice is a fundamental and essential right in a democratic society; and WHEREAS, the Justice Gap is the difference between the level of legal assistance available and the amount that is necessary to meet the…

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Triage Training Descriptions

October 15, 2018

Greater Richmond Bar Foundation Triage Pro Bono Service Training October 24, 2018 Greater Richmond Bar Foundation Triage Pro Bono Service Training October 24, 2018 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Plenary Session Presenter: Crista Gantz, Virginia State…

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2018 George H. Hettrick Leadership Award

October 15, 2018

Our 2018 George Hettrick Leadership Award recipient, Lonnie D. Nunley III ("Chip") is a partner at Hunton Andrews and Kurth. Chip has over 30 years’ experience representing individuals and small, medium and large-sized companies in State and Federal…

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Apply Today! Nonprofit General Counsel Program

September 14, 2018

Does your nonprofit organization need help spotting issues that require legal counsel? If so, you could be a great candidate for the General Counsel for Nonprofits Program offered through the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono…

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A Successful 5th Annual Jazz 4 Justice!

September 11, 2018

Thank you to everyone who supported our 5th Annual Jazz 4 Justice! Thanks to overwhelming community support and the generosity of our amazing sponsors, the 5th Annual Jazz 4 Justice event, held on February 8, 2019, had a record…

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Upcoming Pro Bono Training Opportunities

March 19, 2018

Volunteers - join us on Tuesday, August 7 for a Housing Training Session specific to the issues of housing repair and security deposit cases (the subject areas on which the Triage program focuses). Marty Wegbreit of CVLAS and Marcel Slag…

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New Triage Practice Area Training CLE: Consumer Auto Fraud 101

February 21, 2018

The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation and Central Virginia Legal Aid Society have launched a TRIAGE project to better serve low income clients. This consumer law training will focus on a critical need for pro bono assistance. Transactional &…

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