Houston Volunteer Lawyers

Last Saturday, with 16 immigration attorneys and a group of dedicated translators, we helped 32 community members receive free legal support for their immigration journey. Thanks to our partners, Jessica Zarate and Houston Volunteer Lawyers, for making this day possible. #HoustonVolunteerLawyers #Immigrationattorneys

This #probonomonth, HVL proudly spotlights the exceptional pro bono attorneys whose unwavering commitment and dedication have made a profound impact on our community. These remarkable individuals have gone above and beyond, providing invaluable legal support to those in need and embodying the spirit of service. Join us in recognizing and celebrating their outstanding contributions, as we honor the passion and perseverance that define our pro bono legends! “Most Likely to Volunteer at Every LegalLine” – Emily Mott, BakerHostetler; Vickie Wang, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Tyler Self, Locke Lord LLP “Most Likely to Try a New Area of Law” - Sarah Smati, Vinson & Elkins “Most Likely to be Your Go-To Family Law Expert” – Jennifer Broussard, The Law Office of Jennifer A. Broussard “Most Likely to Tidy Up and Transfer Titles” – Drew Weitzel, Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C. “Most Likely to Win a Case Before Maternity Leave” – Katie Caminati, Shell “Most Likely to Dive in and Make a Difference” – Shay Johanson, Attorney at Law “Most Likely to Recruit a Full Roster of Attorneys” - Emily Sullivan, Kirkland & Ellis “Most Likely to Juggle Multiple Pro Bono Cases at Once" - Aaron Ackerman, Law Office of Aaron Ackerman, PLLC dba Ackerman Immigration Law “Most Likely to Help Someone Become a U.S. Citizen” - Juliana Shaw, Blank Rome LLP and Avery Welker, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP You can read HVL's 2023-24 Year in Review in full on website: https://lnkd.in/gEFGBVsY

A huge thank you to Paladin for featuring Houston Volunteer Lawyers during Pro Bono Week! We’re proud to be recognized and have enjoyed using Paladin as a powerful tool to connect with new law firms and passionate pro bono attorneys. Together, we’re making access to justice possible for more people in our community! 💼⚖️ #ProBonoWeek #AccessToJustice #Paladin

🎉 A HUGE thank you to Baker Botts and Halliburton for co-sponsoring our first ever will clinic with our new medical-legal partnership with AccessHealth! We can’t wait to come back together in December and execute their documents and being peace of mind to these 14 families! #ProBonoMonth #ProBonoWeek #estateplanning #thankyou

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the pro bono attorneys who dedicated their time and expertise to serve our community in September. Your unwavering commitment to providing legal assistance to those in need makes a significant impact on countless lives. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to justice! Want to join these pro bono attorneys in making a difference this pro bono month? Visit https://lnkd.in/gsXK9grj to see current opportunities. #probono #makejusticehappen #houstonvolunteerlawyers

🌟 Attention Attorneys! 🌟 Join us for a vital Veterans CLE on November 11 from 1 PM - 4 PM via Zoom! This virtual course will cover the essentials of representing veterans, including 1 hour of ethics training. If you're seeking VA accreditation, this course will help satisfy those requirements, provided you are accredited before the session. We are proud to partner with Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit, The Beacon of Downtown Houston, and South Texas College of Law Houston to bring you this important training. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and support those who have served our country! 👉 Register now and make a difference in the lives of veterans! https://lnkd.in/g5QJkJht #VeteransCLE #ProBono #LegalEducation #SupportVeterans

October is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate Pro Bono Month! This month is a powerful reminder of our dedication to justice and our shared responsibility to give back to our community. Join us in making an impact! See full calendar and opportunities at https://lnkd.in/gEycEJmy #Probono #ProBonoMonth #makejusticehappen

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the attendees and presenters of HVL's 2024 Guardianship and Ad Litem CLE. Your participation and engagement made this event a remarkable success! A special thank you to our presenters for sharing their expertise and insights on guardianship and ad litem issues: Kerri L. Graham, The Graham Law Group Tonya Knauth, Attorney at Law Associate Judge Clarinda Comstock, Probate Court 4 Judge Jerry W. Simoneaux, Jr., Probate Court 1 Judge Pamela Medina, Probate Court 2 Judge Jason Cox, Probate Court 3 Judge James Horwitz, Probate Court 4 Judge Fransheneka “Fran” Watson, Probate Court 5 Your knowledge not only enriched our discussions but also empowered our attendees to better serve their clients and communities.

Big thanks to Baker Hughes for sponsoring a recent Will Clinic on September 20th! Their dedicated team drafted and executed essential documents for 16 HVL clients. Your support makes a lasting impact in our community. #ProBono #BakerHughes #HVL #CommunityImpact #WillClinic #thankyou

Houston Volunteer Lawyers is hosting a Guardianship & Ad Litem virtual CLE certification course, and we invite you to join us for this important training opportunity! 💼✨ 🗓️ Date: Friday, September 27 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Virtually via Zoom This CLE offers 4.0 hours of MCLE and 1.5 ethics credits and serves as an accredited training course for ad litem certification. Register today and make a difference - https://lnkd.in/d5bhjFWE #probono #guardianship #makejusticehappen