Congratulations, Ann!
Congratulations to Ann McGowan Porath, managing attorney of The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Volunteer Lawyers Program and Intake Group. Ann is the 2020 recipient of the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation Denis J. Murphy Award, presented annually to recognize outstanding leadership and advocacy within Ohio’s legal aids.
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Ann McGowan Porath receives Denis J. Murphy Award
Ann McGowan Porath, managing attorney of The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) and Intake Group, is the 2020 recipient of the Ohio Access to Justice [...]
Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor to volunteer attorneys: Thank you
Each year, thousands of Ohio attorneys volunteer to provide legal information, advice, or full representation to Ohioans who cannot afford an attorney but who face life-changing civil legal challenges. [...]
Justice French: Ohio Legal Help offers COVID-19 legal resources
During COVID-19, justice and access to trusted legal information are more important than ever. Justice Judith French, the Supreme Court of Ohio Liaison to the Foundation’s Board of Directors, outlines [...]
Meet Attiyya Toure
Attiyya Toure is the Foundation’s new Communications and Special Projects Associate. Attiyya is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. A talented [...]
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Rebekah Tefft, Justice for All Fellow with The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, provides general legal services to women who are experiencing legal issues related to housing insecurity and domestic violence. Learn more about Rebekah https://www.ohiojusticefoundation.org/meet-rebekah-tefft-justice-for-all-fellow/
