Ohio Court of Appeals Judge Mary Jane Trapp is the 2011 OLAF Presidential Award winner. Judge Trapp is being recognized for her work with the Judicially-Led Appellate District Pro Bono Project, an Ohio State Bar Association initiative staffed by the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation. The award will be presented to Judge Trapp during the OSBA's [...]
Only a few days remain to report your 2010 pro bono hours and financial contributions to legal aid programs! The Supreme Court of Ohio, in conjunction with the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, offers all attorneys with an active Ohio registration and an email address on file with the Court the opportunity to voluntarily and anonymously [...]
An in-depth report examining the impact of legal aid programs on clients and the politics surrounding funding.
The first website in the nation to focus exclusively on federal legal rights and resources important to veterans is off to a robust start. The website StatesideLegal.org was created by Pine Tree Legal Assistance in Portland, Maine, a nonprofit legal aid program funded by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC).
Statement by Carmen V. Roberto, President, Ohio State Bar Association Legal Services Corporation Needs Current Funding Level to Protect Justice for All The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the largest single provider of funding to civil legal assistance programs for low-income Americans. LSC distributes grants to 136 independent local programs, and LSC grantees operate legal [...]
Esther F. Lardent, president and chief executive officer of the Pro Bono Institute, which is a global access-to-justice nonprofit organization located in Washington, offers a timely argument for the continued support of federal funding for legal services in order to promote pro bono work by attorneys.
The Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation (OLAF) is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Director, the executive team and the Foundation's Board of Directors. The administrative assistant is responsible for performing routine and highly complex administrative duties utilizing advanced technical skills. The assistant uses independent judgment on projects and assignments that are sensitive [...]
From the Supreme Court of Ohio website...In a video statement posted today on the Supreme Court of Ohio Web site, Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor encouraged Ohio's attorneys to report their 2010 pro bono activities. Watch Video.
For the first time in 15 years, Ohio foreclosure case filings declined compared to the previous year, according to data released today by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Read the entire story.
From today's Akron Beacon Journal, a story about an exciting pro bono clinic staffed by volunteer law students to help with expungements. The clinic is funded through a grant from the City of Akron.
