Volunteer Lawyers for Justice’s Post

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 ("𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲") 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼 At Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Mike Campolongo is a force in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital group, skillfully drafting and prosecuting patent applications for a wide range of technologies. Yet, it’s Mike’s dedication to using his legal talent to ensure access to justice for people experiencing poverty that has earned him the title of VLJ’s August 2024 Volunteer of the Month. With an impressive academic background that includes a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Rowan University, a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Cornell University, and a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law, Mike’s career trajectory might seem more Silicon Valley than access to justice; however, his commitment to social justice has always been a driving force in his life. Mike first connected with VLJ through the tenancy clinic at Lowenstein Sandler shortly after finishing law school. Since beginning his pro bono journey with VLJ’s Tenancy Program in 2020, Mike has volunteered over 40 hours helping keep neighbors safely and stably housed. Despite the pressures of a demanding career, Mike challenges the notion that lawyers don’t have enough time for pro bono: "A lot of people claim that they are too busy to take on pro bono work, though I believe that the hesitation stems primarily from a fear of stepping outside of one’s legal comfort zone. However, by working through your own small comfort barrier, you can help someone else escape from a considerably more uncomfortable situation. There is real power in this." Mike’s journey is a testament to the profound impact legal professionals can have when they step out of their comfort zones and into the lives of those who need their help the most. To Mike, our August 2024 Volunteer of the Month, thank you! 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSw39rMx 𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙠𝙚’𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮, 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙑𝙇𝙅 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩, 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙙—𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚. 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙩 vljnj.org/why-probono. #VLJNJ #ProBono #CelebrateProBono #AccessToJustice #LegalAid #FreeLegalHelp #FreeLegalServices #NewJersey

  • Volunteer Lawyers for Justice August 2024 Volunteer of the Month graphic spotlighting Michael ("Mike") Campolongo, counsel with Lowenstein Sandler LLP.

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