The federal Legal Services Corporation was created in the 1970's, during the Nixon Administration, to provide civil legal help to individuals and families who could not afford a lawyer, and to help the civil court system be more efficient, effective and fair. Under the Trump Blueprint, funding for the Legal Services Corporation would be eliminated. [...]
Rhonda Y. Moore, Executive Director of Pro Seniors, Inc., a statewide legal services organization providing advice and representation for senior Ohioans, is the 2017 winner of the Council on Aging's Oustanding Professional in Aging Award. The award recognizes significant contributions to services for older adults and their families in Southwestern Ohio. Read more here.
Steven J. McGarrity, Associate Director of Akron-based Community Legal Aid, has been chosen as the organization's Executive Director, succeeding Sara E. Strattan, who is retiring after a long career in legal aid. McGarrity has been Community Legal Aid's Associate Director since 2009. Read more here.
The Ohio Supreme Court is this week sending the annual email to attorneys on active, emeritus pro bono, or corporate registration status with a link to the 2016 voluntary pro bono reporting website. The reporting website enables attorneys to, voluntarily and anonymously, report pro bono work performed and contributions to legal service organizations made during [...]
Columbus, OH-January 9, 2017 The Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation ("the Foundation") today announced the 2017 Class of Justice for All Fellows. Through the fellowship program, four outstanding law school graduates will focus on urgent issues facing individuals and families throughout Ohio in two-year fellowships that begin in September, 2017. Caitlin DiCresce (Columbus) Host Site: The [...]
In early January the Supreme Court of Ohio will once again send an email to all active, emeritus pro bono and corporate counsel attorneys, requesting that attorneys participate in voluntary pro bono reporting. Read more here.
Elaine E. Fink, Legal Aid of Southwest Ohio’s Managing Attorney-Children and Education Practice Group, is the winner of the 2016 Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation Murphy Award. The Foundation created by the award in 1998, which is named for the late Denis Murphy, a Columbus lawyer and founding board member who advocated for strong funding for [...]
The Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation received a grant representing just under five percent of expenditures from the Ohio Supreme Court's Attorney Registration Fund, according to the fund's annual report for fiscal year 2016. The grant funds are used by the Foundation for development and enhancement of pro bono work by Ohio attorneys; technology enhancement and [...]
William K. Weisenberg, Senior Policy Advisor for the Ohio State Bar Association and longtime Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation board member, will receive the American Bar Association's Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division's Difference Makers Award for service to the profession. Prior to joining the staff of the Ohio State Bar Association more than 30 [...]
As of today, Ohio attorneys with more than 15 years in practice have a new option for registration: emeritus pro bono, for attorneys who are not actively practicing law but wish to use their skills for the benefit of those who cannot afford an attorney. Read more here.
