Donor Spotlight: Erin Smart
Oakland-based litigator Erin Smart recently made her first donation to VLSC, and has also joined us as a volunteer at our Family Law Clinic. We asked Erin to tell us a little bit about herself and why she decided to become a VLSC supporter.
Top 10 ACBA Blog Posts of 2014
In this special New Year’s edition of the ACBA Blog we pulled together the top ten most popular blog posts from 2014. If you missed them the first time, here’s your chance to catch them now… and feel free to share with your networks! 1) JONES V. CHAPPELL: DISMANTLING THE DEATH PENALTY IN CALIFORNIA 2) ABE LINCOLN’S […]
VLSC: PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO TRIAL ATTORNEYS
Flora, an elderly widow, was about to lose her home of more than 50 years to a predatory lender. In need of money to pay her son’s funeral expenses, she had been convinced by a mortgage broker to tap some of the equity in her home by refinancing with a hard-money lender. The loan terms […]
We’re Thankful for…
During this season, we are thankful for you—our supporters and volunteers! Happy Holidays from the ACBA and VLSC!
Equal Justice Under the Law – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell, Jr.
The Alameda County Bar Association and Volunteer Legal Services Corporation thank you for your support of pro bono legal services in Alameda County! To wrap up our October spotlight on pro bono we found the following inspiring quote from former Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell, Jr. about the importance of equal access to justice. Are you interested in […]