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In 2023 alone, the Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC) empowered 38,000 Albertans providing essential tools, information, and guidance to help people navigate their legal matters with success! Under Executive Director Debbie Klein's 15-year leadership, the ECLC has become an essential resource to thousands who are unable to afford traditional legal services. In our latest interview, we sat down with Debbie to discuss how the ECLC is working to bridge the justice gap, making legal services more accessible for all. Dive into the full interview today—link in the comments – and discover how you or someone you know can benefit from ECLC’s services!   #LegalCoaching #A2J #AccesstoJustice #FamilyLaw

Do you know a remarkable family-led law firm in Massachusetts? Recommend them for our In The Lead - Family Led Law Firms! 🌟 Celebrate their achievements, honor their legacy, and connect with other leaders in the legal community. Submit now! https://bit.ly/4e9tAwx #FamilyLawFirm #Leadership

Do you know a remarkable family-led law firm in Michigan? Recommend them for our In The Lead - Family Led Law Firms! 🌟 Celebrate their achievements, honor their legacy, and connect with other leaders in the legal community. Submit now! https://bit.ly/3T9DdU1 #FamilyLawFirm #Leadership

Becker’s Chief Strategy Officer Vincenzo Mogavero was named a Leader in Law by New Jersey Biz and featured in the May issue. In a Q&A, Vincenzo shares his greatest contribution to the success of Becker and its clients, how he has seen his role as a “leader in law” evolve over the years, and what he enjoys most about his career. Read more below! #LeaderInLaw #BeckerProud #TeamBeckerNJ

Becker’s Chief Strategy Officer Vincenzo M. Mogavero was named a Leader in Law by New Jersey Biz and featured in the May issue. In a Q&A, Vincenzo shares his greatest contribution to the success of Becker and its clients, how he has seen his role as a “leader in law” evolve over the years, and what he enjoys most about his career. Read more below! #LeaderInLaw #BeckerProud #TeamBeckerNJ

As an organization dedicated to mentoring law students of color and encouraging them to enter the appellate world, we understand how disheartening recent Supreme Court decisions and lower court challenges can be. One of our TAP mentors, Antonio L. Ingram II, Esq., Assistant Counsel for NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., shares where he draws hope: "In these challenging times, we draw hope from the Black National Anthem: 'God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by Thy might, Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray.' Yes, setbacks abound, and abject injustice seems ubiquitous. Yet, our testimony isn’t over. If we persist, we will behold the goodness of God." We believe in the power of perseverance and the strength of our collective resolve. We have faced immense challenges before and emerged stronger. Our journey is far from over, and our fight for justice continues. To our mentees and all aspiring lawyers of color: let us stand together, support one another, and keep pushing forward. We will overcome and build an appellate bar that looks more like America. #nextgen #SCOTUS #AppellateLinkedIn

"Kristi's journey, characterized by remarkable resilience and unwavering determination, underscores her profound commitment to dismantling barriers withing the legal profession."    Read more about why Kristi Skalman has won the ONLD Award of Excellence here: https://lnkd.in/gBaSpnun

1. While I am not one for accolades and awards (I’d rather just get the win/accomplish the goal and enjoy the process along the way), thank you to those that nominated and supported me to be recognized as a Rising Star in this year’s Super Lawyers List. You are too kind and thoughtful, and I appreciate your words and actions. this includes you Ken Nim. I am looking forward to continuing to build and help others accomplish their goals. 2. I spend a lot of time reflecting on the legal industry and its role in business and with people. Whether you are a solo practitioner, boutique law firm, medium sized law firm, big law, or in-house, we all can contribute in meaningful, different ways to businesses and the people who help them. Accordingly, I ask you: what are some of the top traits that you like in an attorney? Conversely, what are some of the top traits that you dislike in an attorney? Happy Fourth!!!

Too many of us buy into the myth that the #accesstojustice crisis is a consequence of poverty. For sure there’s disproportionate impact in low-wealth communities, but this is very much a middle-class problem. Join (IAALS) Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System and The Chicago Bar Foundation for a powerful discussion on solutions to this broad-based crisis.

Every Minnesota licensed lawyer is required by the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct to “aspire” to provide 50 hours of pro bono service each year: “Rule 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service Every lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide legal services to those unable to pay. A lawyer should aspire to render at least 50 hours of pro bono publico legal services per year. In fulfilling this responsibility, the lawyer should:” If you are a licensed Minnesota lawyer, are you aspiring to reach that goal?