Arizona Bar Foundation (Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education)

A big thank you to Arizona Stronghold Vineyards for their in-kind donation as a Copywriter level sponsor of the 2025 National High School Mock Trial! Their generous contribution supports the growth of future legal professionals and enhances opportunities for students across the country to experience the courtroom firsthand. Find out how you can contribute and help shape the next generation of legal leaders by becoming a sponsor: https://lnkd.in/gVWMES9Y

Congrats on 8 years! John Armendt

The Arizona Bar Foundation honors Rick Palmatier from the State Bar of Arizona as October Volunteer of the Month, recognizing his dedication to the Wills for Heroes program. Rick is the lead volunteer coordinator for this program, not only giving his legal expertise at the wills events, but coordinating with first responder agencies and volunteer attorneys, notaries and witnesses to make the events happen. Rick spearheaded a review of the wills template to make sure first responders were receiving a will that was the most legally up to date and user-friendly document. Rick has been an invaluable resource for the program, leveraging his extensive legal knowledge to conduct thorough and insightful training sessions for fellow volunteers. He has empowered volunteer attorneys to confidently participate in this program. Rick’s dedication to Wills for Heroes has significantly increased Wills for Heroes’ reach and effectiveness. Thank you, Rick, for your service to Arizona first responders! Learn more about volunteering with the Arizona Bar Foundation here: https://lnkd.in/gUps-7kX

On a typical day, the National Domestic Violence Hotline receives 14 calls every minute. Together, we can connect victims, survivors, and their family members to critical resources and services close to home. Learn more: EndDV.AZ.gov. #EndDVinAZ #DVAM2024

Thank you Quarles & Brady LLP for their generous support as a Copywriter level sponsor of the 2025 National High School Mock Trial! Their contribution will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aspiring legal professionals, providing students nationwide with the opportunity to gain real-world courtroom experience. Discover how you can make a lasting impact on the next generation of legal leaders by becoming a sponsor: https://lnkd.in/gVWMES9Y

Join Arizona in bringing light to Domestic Violence. https://goyff.az.gov/DVSA

During the summer, Ofc. Rhodes invited the Foundation to attend a few days of a two-week CSI camp she organized for students in her district. Her passion for LRE and dedication to continuous learning and improvement drives her to eagerly share ideas and resources, helping the Foundation improve the CSI Arizona program and support officers across the state. Her commitment is inspiring and will make a long-lasting impact at the Foundation and with the officers in the School Safety Program. https://lnkd.in/g-g_yNQF

Join us for the Arizona Mock Mediation Tournament! This exciting program for Arizona middle and high school students focuses on learning the process of legal mediation while developing life-long skills like collaboration, negotiation, and public speaking. Learn more and register to volunteer as a judge or room host here: https://lnkd.in/g5ixaASb

CONGRATULATIONS to… Eric Alvarez as the September 2024 Faculty of the Month! We are proud to honor Eric Alvarez for his exceptional contributions to the Foundation! Eric, a dedicated educator at Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy, has been a valuable partner to the Foundation. As an experienced We the People teacher, he serves as a mentor to new We the People teachers, helping them successfully implement the curriculum. Eric has facilitated numerous trainings and events for We the People and Kids Voting Arizona, during which he engages participants with his knowledge, humor, and dynamic teaching style. He also excels in the planning stages, consistently producing high-quality content, such as lesson plans and materials for Kids Voting Arizona. We are incredibly grateful for Eric’s continued dedication and his remarkable ability to inspire both students and educators! Visit Eric’s feature here: https://lnkd.in/g46469HP

Today we celebrate 46 years of advancing access to justice and civic education. This milestone would not have been possible without our dedicated volunteers, donors, community partners, and staff! Thank you for your passion, commitment, and support. Together, we have made a meaningful impact on communities across Arizona. Here's to many more years of creating positive change!