Justice Martin Jenkins and Justice for All: Celebrating Pro Bono
We are excited to have Justice Martin Jenkins confirmed as our keynote speaker. As you may remember, he was scheduled to speak last year, but had to cancel due to illness. Justice Jenkins has deep professional roots in Alameda County, and we’re happy to welcome him back as we celebrate the hard work of our volunteers! […]
…and Justice for All: Happy Independence Day!
This July 4th we’re celebrating 239 years of independence and the proud pro bono warriors (volunteers and donors like you) who fight towards justice for all people in Alameda County, regardless of ability to pay.
Meet the Keynote Speaker: Justice Martin Jenkins
We are pleased to have Justice Martin J. Jenkins confirmed as the keynote speaker for our 10th Annual Justice for All: Celebrating Pro Bono event. Justice Jenkins has deep professional roots in Alameda County, and we’re happy to welcome him back as we celebrate the hard work of our volunteers! Justice Jenkins graduated from Santa […]
Judge Winifred Y. Smith—Pro Bono Leadership Award Spotlight
During Judge Winifred Smith’s distinguished career, she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the administration of justice, fostering diversity in the legal profession, and promoting appreciation of the legal profession in our community. She has been a longtime friend and supporter of VLSC, serving on our Board of Directors from 2008 to 2014, and was recently instrumental in the creation of VLSC’s Unlawful Detainer Mediation program in partnership with the Superior Court. We are grateful for Judge Smith’s wisdom, generosity, compassion, and kindness and honor her longstanding support of our organization and of the greater Alameda County community.
Volunteer of the Year Spotlight: Pamela J. Ross, Jr.
Pamela J. Ross, Jr., is the founder and CEO of the All for the Family Legal Clinic, a public benefit corporation dedicated to providing low cost legal assistance to the San Francisco Bay Area. She primarily handles family law cases, but also works in the areas of estate planning and landlord-tenant law. Pamela has taken a leadership role […]