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Navigating the dual role of an attorney and nonprofit board member comes with unique legal challenges and responsibilities. "Fiduciary and Ethical Issues Involving Attorney's Service on Nonprofit Boards," led by Bill Boyd of Nyemaster Goode, P.C., is an invaluable course for attorneys seeking to balance their professional duties with community involvement. It delves into the fiduciary and ethical obligations of attorneys on nonprofit boards, offering practical steps to fulfill these roles effectively and responsibly. This course is a must for any legal professional involved in or considering nonprofit board service. It provides critical insights into managing potential conflicts, understanding protections for attorneys, and making informed decisions about board service. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to excel in this rewarding aspect of legal practice. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9rbHHP9 #Lawline #LegalEducation #NonprofitBoards #EthicalDuties #FiduciaryResponsibility #LawyersOfLinkedIn #ContinuingLegalEducation

Learn about the history and mission of the charitable organization from this interesting article written by Bailey Bortolin.

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"We're glad that, after three years of litigation, the last of Fort Lauderdale's ordinances criminalizing requests for donations has been eliminated," said Ray Taseff, lead attorney with the Florida Justice Institute. FJI attorneys co-counseled the case with Fort Lauderdale lawyer Mara Shlackman. Visit our website to learn more! www.fji.law #floridajusticeinstitute #floridajustice #floridaprisonreform #SocialJusticeChampion #SocialJustice #LegalAdvocate #solitaryistorture #prisonershaverights #humanitariancrisis

We have an urgent #fundraising request as we gear up to incorporate within the next few weeks. We have raised a bit over $500, but our initial costs to incorporate will be at least $850. As disabled legal professionals ourselves, we cannot do this alone. Our fundraiser can be found at https://gofund.me/53abd679 Some of the costs include: 1. A registered agent (About $500/year) 2. Directors and officers insurance 3. Various filing fees ($80 for DC filing, $275 for IRS filing) 4. Setting up an accessible website 5. CART, ASL interpretation, and other services to ensure meetings are accessible and inclusive We appreciate your support, and we hope you can share our fundraiser! If you are interested in sponsoring a filing or fee, you may reach out to us separately. Do note that because we are not yet incorporated and are not yet a 501(c)(3), this is not tax deductible. This will be provided to the leaders to directly cover costs. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, we recommend contributing to the National Disabled Law Students Association at https://lnkd.in/eSW-nuu3 #CripTheLaw #DisabilityInclusion

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Why It Matters: During several weeks of extensive negotiations between the Legal Aid attorney and the landlord’s attorney, Marla and her child were able to remain in their apartment during the holidays. This also gave her time to raise additional funds to help pay off the debt left by the abuser. The negotiations led by the Legal Aid attorney resulted in a settlement agreement being reached between Marla and her landlord. In addition to providing legal representation, LAS’s LIFT Project was able to give rental assistance for a portion of the amount owed. This holistic approach of providing legal services resulted in the Complaint for Eviction being voluntarily dismissed, and more importantly, it allowed Marla to remain in her apartment while she rebuilds her life. *The names in this story have been changed to protect confidentiality and to safeguard the client Legal Aid programs in Broward County play a critical role in averting crises every day – particularly during the housing crisis we are presently experiencing. For more information about Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) or to support our mission through donations, please visit www.browardlegalaid.org #LASBC #LegalAidServiceofBrowardCounty #Advocates #CivilRights #EqualJustice #Eviction #EvictionPrevention #FamilyLaw #FeelGoodStory #FreeLegalAssistance #HomelessPrevention #HousingLaw #ImmigrationLawyer #JusticeSystem #JusticeForAll #LegalAid #LegalAssistance #LegalHelp #MakingADifference #PowerfulOutcome #ProBonoLawyer #StrongerCommunities #StoryOfJustice #SupportingFamilies

#EJAFellowUpdate The past few weeks at Community Legal Aid of Worcester have really opened my eyes to the struggles people face due to the housing crisis. According to an article by Forbes published in April of this year, Worcester has the 3rd worst rental market in the country. There are simply not enough vacancies to meet demand which is causing rent to exponentially increase. Landlords are pushing long term tenants out because they know they can rent those units out to someone else for hundreds of dollars more per month. Those desperate to find affordable housing are often forced into substandard units. I sat in on a meeting with a client who reported dealing with a bedbug infestation for months. They mentioned they go to bed wearing hoodies drawn tightly closed and long gloves in an attempt to prevent bites. Another case involves a mouse infestation that has been going on for years and is causing major health issues, including their young child being taken to the doctor for multiple bites on their body. Mold, broken windows, water damage, and inadequate/no heat are also reported. Changing housing is not a realistic option when dealing with such a difficult market. Part of the work CLA does when representing clients during eviction proceedings is to let the clients know their landlords are legally required to maintain a safe and habitable environment. In addition to using these conditions as a defense against eviction, CLA attorneys also advocate to get these issues resolved as quickly as possible. It’s disheartening to hear and see these horrible conditions, but it makes the positive impact of CLA’s work all the more rewarding. If you’d like to donate to support my work and the work of future EJA fellows you can do so through the link below. Equal Justice America Suffolk University Law School Community Legal Aid

As the summer has moved along, I have gotten deeper into the work at Brooklyn Defender Services through court observations, work on motions, trial preparation, and research assignments for open cases. I am getting a lot of first-hand experience observing hearings in family court, which has been very interesting to participate in. This week, I worked on preparing for a simultaneous permanency and motion hearing for a client. I prepared a digest for trial based on the ACS case notes available and used that to draft cross examination questions for the case planner during the hearings. To do this effectively, I also conducted research into legal arguments we were using to try to further our case, such as how certain factors in determining family reunification are defined in the law. It is exciting to learn how to prepare for trial and how to begin analyzing evidence in a way to be able to further our client’s case in court. It is exciting to learn how to prepare for trial and analyze evidence to help further our client’s case in court. To help Equal Justice America support future law students working toward the goal of providing equal access to justice for all, you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/ePp6aGuJ #EJAFellowUpdate