Association of Pro Bono Counsel (APBCo) is primarily comprised of full-time pro bono partners, counsel & coordinators managing pro bono practices at law firms

Joined December 2012
Dearth of legal aid for low-income Texans ‘really dire’ bizjournals.com/dallas/news/… via @DallasBizNews
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So grateful to do this work at @VinsonandElkins with partners like @TexasAppleseed! May we all continue to fight for justice everyday. I know it is my biggest pleasure to do that with my legal services and @APBCo colleagues. True Heroes.
Happy Pro Bono Week! #JusticeIs our dynamic team of pro bono partners who are an essential element to our mission. Check out this video of Ellyn Haikin Josef, Pro Bono Counsel at Vinson & Elkins LLP, sharing why she is committed to fighting for justice.
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Another amazing #probonoweek is coming to an end. Thank you for all you do this week and every week to #celebrateprobono. We are so impressed by the events, testimonials, and volunteer recognition shared this week to shine a spotlight on the outstanding pro bono work you all do.
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It’s Pro Bono Week. Are you looking for an opportunity to provide pro bono legal services? Find an organization near you in this national guide: probono.net/oppsguide/
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Pro Bono Week Reminds Us to Get Involved and Join Legal Aid Programs at.law.com/MUPXCD?cmp=share_… via @dbreview @ABAPresident @ABAesq
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"We must not be an insular profession, removed from the people we serve. We are a people's profession, committed to liberty and pursuing justice...our purpose is to provide greater access to justice."#ABAAnnual
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I'm asked all the time about the 'business case' for pro bono, so I put together this short guide on how pro bono innovation returns investment across departments. Would love to hear other ideas! buff.ly/2KkUxkx #probono #doingwellbydoinggood #givingback #CSR
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Roughly 80% of adults living in the U.S. have faced a justice gap in the last year, but only 20% of low-income adults were able to afford legal resources: theatlantic.com/sponsored/ab… #justicegap
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Press Release: Just-passed House bill provides $550 million for LSC—an increase of $135 million. #legalaid lsc.gov/media-center/press-r…
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“Equal Justice is NOT Charity” @LSCtweets chair John Levi at @LegalAidChicago’s luncheon. Without adequate #LegalAid we are compromising the rule of law.
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"Private and public sectors need to work together to fix the broken civil justice system and ensure justice for all." Here's a strong argument in @FortuneMagazine for why corporations should invest in #CivilJusticeReform from @DavidZapolsky @amazon bit.ly/2XUqJkt
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Our APBCo team proudly participated in the London Legal Walk to raise funds for charities that provide life changing legal advice and representation to those in need. #WhyWeWalk
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“It is important to thank your networks...thank you @DLA_Piper and @APBCo for your support!” @garthmeintjes closes out the #PILnetConvening. We hope to see you all in #Singapore for the #PILnetGlobalForum in November!
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies approved a bill this morning that would increase LSC's funding by $135 million. The full committee will consider the bill next week. appropriations.house.gov/new…
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Replying to @APBCo
@APBCo Thanks for the great event at the 🐇 Hole Distillery last night! #EJC19
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Sterling Gwen and Keeshea are representing us at the @APBCo reception at #EqualJusticeConference
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Ben Weinberg: "30 years ago, not many law firms were doing pro bono. Last year, the top law firms did over 5 million hours of #probono." #GPBS2019 @APBCo
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.@NLADA is proud to partner with @APBCo to announce the interactive map that tracks NLADA and APBCo firms and civil legal aid programs nationwide. Learn more here > nlada.org/node/24451 #SafeguardJustice #ProBono #LegalAid
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.@NLADA is proud to partner with @APBCo to announce the interactive map that tracks NLADA and APBCo firms and civil legal aid programs nationwide. Learn more here > nlada.org/node/24451 #SafeguardJustice #ProBono #LegalAid
.@LSCtweets helps those in our communities who need legal aid most. With @AGTimFox we're leading a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general calling on Congress to fund LSC and help keep families safe, healthy, and in their homes.
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