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Board Member Spotlight: Hon. Judge Hammond (Ret.)
Hon. Catherine C. Hamond (Ret.) 1. Where were you born? Chattanooga, Tennessee 2. Spouse? Children? Pets? Husband, Paul. Sons, Matthew and Johnny. 3. What is your occupation? If you’re a lawyer, what type of law do you practice?…Posted in: Board of Directors & Staff -
Board Member Spotlight: Mike Goldman
Michael P. Goldman, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth 1. Where were you born? Richmond, Va 2. Spouse? Children? Pets? Yes, yes and yes – 3 kids (1 boy and 2 girls), and a dog (cockapoo) 3. What is your…Posted in: Board of Directors & Staff -
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.” -
Board Member Spotlight: Seth Schaeffer
Seth Schaeffer is a Partner at McGuireWoods and a long-time supporter of The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation (GRBF). He has served on GRBF's board for many years.Posted in: Board of Directors & Staff | Tagged: pro bono -
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 -
Board Member Spotlight: Lee Byrd – Fighting Legal Fires Since 1988
Born in Nassawadox, Virginia, this GRBF Board Member is a former state-certified volunteer firefighter who loves the Miami Dolphins, the Hawaiian Islands, and spending time with his wife and two adult daughters.Posted in: Board of Directors & Staff -
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 -
Board Member Spotlight: Hon. Judge Hammond (Ret.)
Hon. Catherine C. Hamond (Ret.) 1. Where were you born? Chattanooga, Tennessee 2. Spouse? Children? Pets? Husband, Paul. Sons, Matthew and Johnny. 3. What is your occupation? If you’re a lawyer, what type of law do you practice?…Posted in: Board of Directors & Staff -
Board Member Spotlight: Mike Goldman
Michael P. Goldman, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth 1. Where were you born? Richmond, Va 2. Spouse? Children? Pets? Yes, yes and yes – 3 kids (1 boy and 2 girls), and a dog (cockapoo) 3. What is your…Posted in: Board of Directors & Staff -
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.” -
Board Member Spotlight: Seth Schaeffer
Seth Schaeffer is a Partner at McGuireWoods and a long-time supporter of The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation (GRBF). He has served on GRBF's board for many years.Posted in: Board of Directors & Staff | Tagged: pro bono -
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 -
Board Member Spotlight: Lee Byrd – Fighting Legal Fires Since 1988
Born in Nassawadox, Virginia, this GRBF Board Member is a former state-certified volunteer firefighter who loves the Miami Dolphins, the Hawaiian Islands, and spending time with his wife and two adult daughters.Posted in: Board of Directors & Staff -
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
