We wanted to share the news that after twelve years at Pro Bono Net, our Deputy Director Allison McDermott is leaving at the end of this month. Allison has been appointed Executive Director of the Havens Relief Fund Society, a New York institution
March 2013
Launched on the New LawHelp Platform
LawHelp.org, originally developed by Pro Bono Net in 2001 with funding from the Legal Services Corporation, the Open Society Institute, and others, announced last year the rollout of a redesigned platform, dubbed LH3. LawHelp.org is a national, online network of consumer legal information websites that help low income people find timely and accurate legal aid…
Building a Partnership to Help Consumer Debt Victims
We are really excited about the potential of our new consumer debt project that launched recently here in New York City in partnership with MFY Legal Services. MFY Legal Services (MFY) is an independent, not-for-profit law firm that provides community-based legal representation to low-income New Yorkers in the areas of housing, public benefits, consumer rights,…
Hone Your Pro Bono Skills with PLI This Spring
Since 2011, the Practising Law Institute (PLI) has helped us champion the necessity of pro bono as one of our Bronze Sponsors. PLI is dedicated to providing attorneys with information and techniques to develop a professional, competitive edge and recognizes the importance of pro bono in helping attorneys cultivate their skills, develop time management and…