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Volunteer Highlight: Nick Thompson
Author: Brennen Martin Nick Thompson, Associate Attorney, Hunton Andrews Kurth “It's important to provide top-notch client service, but also providing that elite client service for pro bono clients who otherwise couldn't afford it generally is very important in… -
Volunteer Highlight: Chris Keegan
“Do not be afraid to dive in! Volunteering with an organization like GRBF is a perfect way for someone to get started because there is plenty of help available. You do not have to be an expert in… -
Volunteer Highlight: Taylor Brewer
“It’s important to get a worldly perspective… and you can get that through pro bono opportunities.” -
Volunteer Highlight: Dorie Arthur
Once facing homelessness, Dorie Arthur is now about to graduate from law school. She has taken her experiences and turned them into an opportunity to help others facing financial struggles. Having not even graduated from law school yet, her…Posted in: News -
Note from the ED: New Opportunities
Ami Kim, Executive Director Wow! What a great turnout for our No Fault Divorce training! Did you know - assistance with obtaining a divorce is one of the highest need areas for legal aid organizations? When our volunteers…Posted in: News -
EDP Team Recipients of 2020 Volunteer of the Year Award
Four people have been awarded the 2020 Benjamin R. Lacy, IV Volunteer of the Year Award for their outstanding efforts with the Eviction Diversion Program.Posted in: News | Tagged: ProBonoCelebration2020 -
Ali Fannon Awarded 2020 George H. Hettrick Leadership Award
Ali Fannon has been awarded the 2020 George H. Hettrick Leadership Award for her outstanding commitment to pro bono service.Posted in: News | Tagged: ProBonoCelebration2020 -
UPDATE: VA Judicial Emergency Extended; CDC Moratorium Ends July 31
The Supreme Court of Virginia has extended its Judicial Emergency Order to address the COVID-19 safety measures necessary at this time. We have created a page with links to this Order, information on local court orders in response,…Posted in: News -
Sam Otero’s Good Works
Samantha Stecker “Sam” Otero is Of Counsel at McCandlish Holton, PC. Sam was nominated for the 2014 Benjamin R. Lacy, IV Pro Bono Clearinghouse Volunteer for her work with St. Joseph’s Villa, among other nonprofits and for her… -
Andy Nea’s Good Works
Andy Nea is the Pro Bono Partner at Williams Mullen, working to assist non-profits and individuals referred from various legal service organizations, including the GRBF Pro Bono Clearinghouse. Andy serves as counsel to Metro Richmond Habitat for Humanity…Posted in: News
