The Fourth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee continues to observe events surrounding “Celebrate Pro Bono Week,” designated by the American Bar Association.
“I’m happy to report that pro bono legal assistance is alive, well and growing in the Fourth Judicial Circuit,” said Kathy Para, pro bono committee chairwoman of The Jacksonville Bar Association.
She can be reached at 356-8371, ext. 363, or [email protected].
Among the local events planned:
• Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Webinar Training and Support for Pro Bono Attorneys – Credit Card Collection Defense. CLE training webinar for pro bono attorneys, taught by Jim Kowalski. The webinar is free and participants are asked to accept at least one pro bono case within a year of viewing CLE. To register, contact Para.
• Wednesday, noon-1 p.m.: Webinar Training and Support for Pro Bono Attorneys – Durable Powers of Attorney, Change in Florida Law. CLE training webinar for pro bono attorneys, taught by Robert Morgan. The webinar is free of charge and participants are asked to accept at least one pro bono case within a year of viewing CLE. Contact Para.
• Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: JALAween and Haunted Happy Hour – The Annual JALA Open House and Reception. Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, 126 W. Adams St., will host an open house and reception to thank pro bono attorneys, supporters and others and to provide information about civil legal services for low-income people. Guests can take a 15-minute, self-guided tour of the JALA offices. Afterward, guests are invited to a reception at the Zodiac restaurant next door to meet some of the judges in the Circuit. For information, contact Para.
• Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Florida Coastal School of Law, Fall Forum of Pro Bono and Volunteer Opportunities. Legal Services organizations and other community resource providers are invited to set up displays and distribute information about volunteer and pro bono opportunities for students and attorneys. Lunch will be provided. For information, contact Karen Millard, Florida Coastal School of Law, [email protected].
• Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Florida Coastal School of Law, Giving Back Day. Law students will volunteer in legal services organizations and other nonprofits around the Fourth Judicial Circuit to assist with needs identified by agency staff from law-related projects to painting to moving furniture to tutoring students. Organizations interested in law student assistance on Giving Back Day should contact Millard.
• Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Webinar Training and Support for Pro Bono Attorneys - Driver’s License Reinstatement. CLE training webinar for pro bono attorneys, taught by Satasha Williston. The webinar is free and participants are asked to accept at least one pro bono case within a year of viewing CLE. Contact Para.