Sentences with phrase «public interest lawyers working»

There are not that many public interest lawyers working on technology, so don't be shy.

Public interest lawyers working for legal services and other nonprofit organizations ensure that these interests have access to representation in our legal system.

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clearly the Gay Gestapo is working overtime... they pulled out because they do nt want to be bullied in the court of public opinion and abused by the Gestapo lawyers... I personally have no respect for, sympathy for or interest in the Gay issues..

He formerly worked with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest on health issues as well as disability issues, including the Duane Reed lawsuit.

Schneiderman grew up on the Upper West Side, graduated from Amherst College and Harvard Law School and worked as a public - interest lawyer before successfully running for the Legislature in 1998.

After law school, Ryan clerked for Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, and then worked in Newark, N.J. as a public interest lawyer before entering into teaching.

For decades, public - interest lawyers have worked for nonprofit groups on behalf of families with disabled children.

The DC Bar Foundation offers a forgiveness program to increase the number of experienced, skilled lawyers working for low - income individuals, while providing assistance to the education debt held by public interest lawyers.

«As lawyers in Ontario, we need to be concerned with what is legal work,» he says, and whether the public interest is being served by who is performing it.

While I have a less favourable view of ABS etc. than Mr. Mercer (though it seems to be working out okay in England, with the Clementi report that got the ball rolling produced by a non-lawyer), I do appreciate his focus on the disjunction (actual or potential) between lawyers» and paralegals» interests, and the public's interests.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers, the Public Interest Bar Association that has been working for the fair and effective administration of justice for nearly 50 years, applauds Mayor Emanuel's decision to reappoint Lori Lightfoot as the President of the Chicago Police Board.

While certainly some lawyers go to law school with the intention of pursuing a career in public interest law, even those lawyers do not go to law school with the intention (let alone the ability) to work for free.

As for those opportunities, a lot of work comes through New York Lawyers in the Public Interest (NYLPI) and the Urban Justice Center.

In fact, the lowest - paid lawyers (typically those doing public interest work) report the highest levels of happiness.

Law students, new lawyers, paralegals, and other legal professionals can gain valuable work experience through internships in the public interest sector or via pro bono work in law school.

A primary reason lawyers and others undertake public interest or pro bono work is to further the public good.

Another crossroads that many lawyers encounter is working for a big firm or doing public interest work.

Lawyers who do work sane schedules, such as those in public interest venues and academia, often trade high salaries for a better work - life balance.

But how would a public law firm work in the United States, where ethics codes require lawyers to exercise independent judgment and prohibit nonlawyers from owning an interest in law firms?

The relentless onslaught against the groundbreaking but controversial work of Leigh Day and Public Interest Lawyers on behalf of Iraqi civilians went into overdrive last month when David Cameron joined the fray and «ordered ministers», as it was reported, to prevent lawyers pursuing claims against veLawyers on behalf of Iraqi civilians went into overdrive last month when David Cameron joined the fray and «ordered ministers», as it was reported, to prevent lawyers pursuing claims against velawyers pursuing claims against veterans.

My point, in a nutshell, is that much of what we call legal work for the public interest is essentially selfserving: Lawyers use public interest litigation to promote their own agendas, social and political — and (on a wider plane) to promote the power and the role of the legal profession itself.

The entity / proactive compliance based regulation work now being undertaken in NS, Ontario, the Prairies and BC by the law societies will move us much closer to truly being able to advance the public interest in overseeing what lawyers and their firms actually do and how they do it.

Other concerns have kept public sector lawyers from doing very much volunteer legal work but Crown counsel in three provinces are now able to carry out pro bono work with far less exposure to legal claims and less risk of running into conflicts of interest.

Lawyers working on public interest matters who are interested in the EPIC program can contact Everchron at [email protected].

«As a former public interest lawyer, I am high energy, hard - working, dedicated and have a passion for people and meaningful work.

It took litigation to go as far as the European Court of Human Rights; an extremely brave and conscientious senior legal adviser to the Army, Lieut Colonel Nicholas Mercer; a judicial enquiry under Lord Justice Gibson; and very dedicated work by a team of lawyers led by Public Interest Lawyers in Birmlawyers led by Public Interest Lawyers in BirmLawyers in Birmingham.

I cringed recently when I heard a longtime public interest lawyer refer to pro bono work as what big - firm lawyers doso they'll have something to put on their tombstones.

In 2006, Fred was presented with the «First Amendment Award» of the Central Ohio Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for his work on free speech and public access issues and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers» first ever «Courage» award for his wide ranging public interest litigation.

PBSC chapters assist public interest organizations, community groups, government agencies, legal clinics, lawyers and law firms working pro bono, and unrepresented litigants in legal matters in and out of Court.

She is one of the smartest, hardest working, most courageous and effective children's rights advocates and public interest lawyers that I know,» Bauer wrote.

Before joining the firm, our lawyers served in prestigious clerkships, worked for the government, served in the military, worked in the public interest sector, or worked for large prestigious law firms.

Consistent with his national leadership on the need to cultivate a new generation of public interest lawyers, Ramón currently serves on the Board of Equal Justice Works, which operates the largest fellowship program in the United States.

Bonnie received the Faye Stender award from California Women Lawyers, the Opening Doors to Justice award from the Public Interest Clearinghouse, as well as the Award of Merit from the Legal Aid Association of California and the California Commission on Access to Justice for her work to increase access to the courts for low - income persons.

With tips from a public interest lawyer on how to get a job and guest posts from Equal Justice Works on financial options and support for public interest law students, the Girl's Guide has really helpful resources for students interested in public interest work.

There is wisdom in having lawyers and paralegals work together in the Law Society in the public interest.

AmeriCorps JD program funds future lawyers with hands - on public interest experienceWashington, DC — December 4, 2013 — Equal Justice Works and AmeriCorps today announced the creation of the Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps JD Program, which provides law students with an opportunity to expand the...

The decision to overturn the limitation was the result of several years of work by the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association (ACLA) and the Public Interest Law Clearing House.

Following up on what my friend (hereafter referred to as «Lawfriend») told me yesterday about programs that help lawyers pay off school loans if they go into non-profit work: Check out Equal Justice Works (formerly the National Association for Public Interest Law, or NAPIL).

If you weren't aware of it before, the last few months have given many a new understanding of lawyers working in the public interest.

Our Friends at Equal Justice Works have some news they wanted us to pass along about their new resources to help public interest lawyers tackle their student debt:

This effort will be most effective if it includes a cross section of stakeholder groups, particularly: (1) clients and former clients, (2) public interest advocates who work with populations that routinely experience civil legal needs, (3) private and corporate lawyers, particularly those that have experience working with legal services programs pro bono, and (4) law students and law school faculty.

The reality is that working for the public interest is common for tens of thousands lawyers around the world for much or most of their work day.

The Privacy Commissioner's investigation was prompted by a complaint filed against Facebook by the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC); the work of student interns and lawyers based at the University of Ottawa.

The Equal Justice Works National Advisory Committee is comprised of public interest law students and professionals who provide guidance and advice to the organization and help us achieve our goal of expanding public interest opportunities for law students and lawyers.

Let's see how that would work for an average public interest lawyer.

While the barbs made for good TV, if not an informative debate, a pair of profiles in today's Boston Globe offers a more considered look at the early public - interest work of Clinton as a young lawyer and Obama just before law school.

By making a donation to Equal Justice Works, you are supporting our work to mobilize the next generation of public interest lawyers and provide effective representation to vulnerable populations.

Over the past three decades, Equal Justice Works has awarded more than 2,000 Fellowships to public interest lawyers committed to building a more just society.

Equal Justice Works is focused on promoting public interest law amongst the next generation of lawyers.

Mr. Wierzbicki brings 25 years of nonprofit management and development experience to Equal Justice Works, along with an unwavering commitment to our mission of creating a just society by mobilizing the next generation of public interest lawyers.