Volunteer of the Year (Non-Attorney) Cindy Elwell
We are pleased to present a Q&A with Cindy Elwell, CEO/Founder of the Divorce with Dignity Network, Inc, recipient of the Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC) award for Volunteer of the Year (Non-Attorney). Cindy will receive her award on May 22, 2014 at Justice for All: Celebrating Pro Bono, VLSC’s annual volunteer recognition and fundraising event. […]
ACBA Spring Open House: Photos
The ACBA’s Spring Open House, held at our downtown Oakland office at 11th and Broadway, was a hit! ACBA members enjoyed macaroons from By C. Pasteries, delicious bites from Ann’s Catering, sparkling wine, and great company! The ACBA’s incoming CEO Tiela Chalmers was on hand to meet members; thank you for helping welcome Tiela to the ACBA. […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Robert Chang
Robert Chang went to Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and has been practicing since 2011. He is currently an Associate Attorney at Kostopoulos Law Group, P.C. and practices primarily Bankruptcy Law. Robert is licensed to practice in the Northern District of California, and has filed Chapter 7 and 13 cases in the counties of Santa […]
VLSC: Helping Navigate the Bankruptcy Process
Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC), the pro bono arm of the ACBA, is one of the few resources in the Bay Area providing services to people seeking help navigating the often complex bankruptcy process. With the successful launch of the Form Completion Clinic in 2012, VLSC and our volunteers are now able to provide much […]
Top 10 Things We Love About Organized Pro Bono
We may be biased as the 2014 VLSC Board of Directors, but we LOVE pro bono. This Valentine’s Day we want to share with you our top ten reasons we love pro bono—what are your top ten? 10) Organized pro bono offers a wide spectrum of activities available to participate in; from volunteering at clinics, […]