Sentences with phrase «national legal service organizations»

Our Washington lawyers provide pro bono legal services in a wide range of areas, often by working in conjunction with local and national legal service organizations.

Not exact matches

Our mission overlaps with those of many regional, state and national organizations to promote quality legal education, provide continuing legal education; promote competence, ethical conduct and professionalism; promote pro bono and public service; eliminate bias in the legal profession and the justice system; and to advance the Rule of Law and understanding of the legal process.

In addition, Gina has received numerous awards of distinction from various state, national and local organizations and teaches audiences nationwide how to implement ethical, integrated, and measurable communication strategies that help law firms and legal service providers retain existing clients and acquire new business.

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION SHOULD RECEIVE ROBUST FEDERAL FUNDING Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) called on Congress today to provide adequate funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), an independent, nonprofit organization established by Congress in 1974 that gives financial support for civil legal aid to low - income AmeriLEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION SHOULD RECEIVE ROBUST FEDERAL FUNDING Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) called on Congress today to provide adequate funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), an independent, nonprofit organization established by Congress in 1974 that gives financial support for civil legal aid to low - income AmeriLEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION SHOULD RECEIVE ROBUST FEDERAL FUNDING Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) called on Congress today to provide adequate funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), an independent, nonprofit organization established by Congress in 1974 that gives financial support for civil legal aid to low - income AmeriLegal Services Corporation (LSC), an independent, nonprofit organization established by Congress in 1974 that gives financial support for civil legal aid to low - income AmeriLegal Services Corporation (LSC), an independent, nonprofit organization established by Congress in 1974 that gives financial support for civil legal aid to low - income Amerilegal aid to low - income Amerilegal aid to low - income Americans.

WOL is a national organization for women owned law and legal services firms to provide a forum for networking opportunities; to increase visibility and media coverage of women entrepreneurs; to help interested firms grow into larger organizations with significant influence in the legal industry; and to provide an «on ramp» for women considering their own legal ventures.

Collectively, lawyers are encouraged to enhance the profession through activities such as: (a) sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues and students informally in day - to - day practice as well as through contribution to professional journals and publications, support of law school projects and participation in panel discussions, legal education seminars, bar admission courses and university lectures; (b) participating in legal aid and community legal services programs or providing legal services on a pro bono basis; (c) filling elected and volunteer positions with the Society; (d) acting as directors, officers and members of local, provincial, national and international bar associations and their various committees and sections; and (e) acting as directors, officers and members of non-profit or charitable organizations.

While there are plenty of legal organizations you could choose (including, of course, great places like Legal Services Corporation and the National Immigration Law Center), there are also ways you can help that don't just involve donating to other lawlegal organizations you could choose (including, of course, great places like Legal Services Corporation and the National Immigration Law Center), there are also ways you can help that don't just involve donating to other lawLegal Services Corporation and the National Immigration Law Center), there are also ways you can help that don't just involve donating to other lawyers.

For example, legal aid organizations are subject to national reporting requirements set by the Legal Services Corporation (legal aid organizations are subject to national reporting requirements set by the Legal Services Corporation (Legal Services Corporation (LSC).

This story in the National Law Journal is just the latest example of how legal services programs and even legal services funding organizations are emphasizing the social «return on investment» that is generated by the work that they do.

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre («PIAC») is a national, non-profit organization and registered charity that provides legal and research services on behalf of consumer interests, and, in particular, vulnerable consumer interests, concerning the provision of important public services.

DeJonker has a strong commitment to public service and holds leadership positions with several minority and diversity organizations, including the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms, and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).

At ROSS, we are committed to partnering with national and state bar associations, like the New Hampshire Bar Association, state and local - level access - to - justice commissions, the courts, pro bono and public interest groups, legal services organizations and law schools throughout the country, to not only enhance the delivery of legal services to those in need but to offer support to the heroic work already being performed by those on the front lines.

National Legal Aid and Defender Association: Lists post-graduate jobs in civil legal services organizations and defender organizatLegal Aid and Defender Association: Lists post-graduate jobs in civil legal services organizations and defender organizatlegal services organizations and defender organizations.

The dinner will bring members of the Canadian legal community together to honour a lawyer, a national law firm, a regional law firm and a community service organization for their distinguished service in the provision of pro bono legal services to the poor and disadvantaged.

In addition to releasing issues papers and reports, it also organized or fostered the organization of a «National Summit on Innovation in Legal Services» [1] and local «grassroots meetings.»

«If you bring that national organization and its best practices, I think it's going to have a positive impact on how legal services are given to veterans.»

A project of the ILRC, the New Americans Campaign is a nonpartisan, groundbreaking national network of legal - service providers, faith - based organizations, businesses, foundations and community leaders that is paving a better road to citizenship.

A national collaboration of 27 organizations that help legal service providers and allies in the faith and labor movements prepare for immigration reform and administrative relief implementation.

Before arriving at their host legal aid organization, fellows will participate in the seminar portion, a two - day training period, hosted virtually in conjunction with the Legal Services National Technology Assistance Prolegal aid organization, fellows will participate in the seminar portion, a two - day training period, hosted virtually in conjunction with the Legal Services National Technology Assistance ProLegal Services National Technology Assistance Project.

Over the past 37 years, she has presented to numerous national and state organizations including the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), the Legal Sales and Service Organization (LSSO), the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), the American Bar Association (ABA), the College of Law Practice Management, state bar associations, the Society for CPAs, the American Marketing Association (AMA), the Practicing Law Institute (PLI) and the Institute national and state organizations including the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), the Legal Sales and Service Organization (LSSO), the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), the American Bar Association (ABA), the College of Law Practice Management, state bar associations, the Society for CPAs, the American Marketing Association (AMA), the Practicing Law Institute (PLI) and the Institute National Association for Law Placement (NALP), the American Bar Association (ABA), the College of Law Practice Management, state bar associations, the Society for CPAs, the American Marketing Association (AMA), the Practicing Law Institute (PLI) and the Institute for CLE.

Working with a broad range of state, community, and national civil legal assistance, civil rights, and community - based organizations to advance racial justice and leadership development as core values in the civil justice community and to help low - income people have meaningful access to a full range of legal assistance services

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

a) Sounds to me like the same strategy as was used by the «Sovereignty - Association» crew at the Constitutional level — asking for special exemptions AND $ $ compensation - for - services - provided - locally, expecting / demanding «special status» within the national organization to recognize inherent cultural / language differences, legal uniqueness (rooted in BNA & pre-Confed special - arrangements) blah blah blah - while attempting to hold the whole organization hostage / in doubt, while angling for a better deal — settled in desperation / exasperation in order to make the problem «go away».