The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) thanks Volunteer of the Month, Audrey Courson, who has taken on eight matters with the Family Law Project since January 2016. Courson previously practiced general civil litigation, and now focuses on family law in…
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass Champions Right to Civil Counsel
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) commends Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass for its exemplary commitment to pro bono service. Coblentz showed remarkable community service under the guidance of Fred Fields, who recently retired, and, now with Howard Slavitt’s leadership,…
Pro Bono Family Law Attorney Equates Social Responsibility With Success
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) thanks Volunteer of the Month, Audrey Courson, who has taken on eight matters with the Family Law Project since January 2016. Courson previously practiced general civil litigation, and now focuses on family law in…
Sheppard Mullin Quadruples Its Pro Bono Service For Underserved Communities
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) recognizes and thanks Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton for its notable commitment to pro bono service. Last year, under the leadership of partners Neil Popovic and Peter Carson, Sheppard Mullin helped ensure access to…
Law Firms and Accounting Firms Team Up With JDC to Volunteer For Nonprofit Organizations
To provide pro bono help to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income communities, the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) partnered with volunteer attorneys and accounting professionals from two law firms and two accounting firms in July to hold a clinic for nonprofit organizations. The firms included Bingham McCutchen; Sheppard…
Veterans Summit Brings Together Legal Advocates for Strategy Session [INFOGRAPHIC]
In late February, The Bar Association of San Francisco organized a half-day Veterans Summit which brought together for the first time nonprofits who provide legal services for San Francisco veterans. They were joined by representatives from local law schools, law…
It Started with a Day! 2014 Volunteer Initiative Launched January 25
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of The Bar Association of San Francisco kicked off the 2014 “It Starts With a Day” community service campaign on January 25 with its monthly Legal Advice and Referral Clinic (LARC) in Bayview-Hunters Point.…
A Week at the Justice & Diversity Center [INFOGRAPHIC]
Do you ever wonder what’s going on at the Justice & Diversity Center? Check out the infographic below to get a behind-the-scenes snapshot of a sample week in the life of JDC staff and volunteers.
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Law Firm and In-House Counsel Partner to Help Nonprofit Organizations
On November 15, the Miller Law Group and the Association of Corporate Counsel’s San Francisco Bay Chapter teamed up with the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) to hold a pro bono legal clinic for nonprofit organizations. Twenty-two volunteer attorneys offered…
Advocacy of Paul Hastings’ Attorneys Prevents Loss of Income
A Week at the Justice & Diversity Center [INFOGRAPHIC]
Do you ever wonder what’s going on at the Justice & Diversity Center? Check out the infographic below to get a behind-the-scenes snapshot of a sample week in the life of JDC staff and volunteers.