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New York, NY (PRWEB) October 15, 2021 -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added seven members to its Equal Justice Works Fellowship program. The

Share: In the fall of 2021, seven new Greenberg Traurig Equal Justice Works Fellows will commence their two-year fellowships tackling racial, economic, and social justice issues in underserved communities, many in their hometowns. These public interest law fellows join eight from the 2020 class who are entering their second and final year in the program. NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 27, 2021 In the fall of 2021, seven new Greenberg Traurig Equal Justice Works Fellows will commence their two-year fell...

Zaffirini casts 65,000th consecutive vote, maintains perfect voting record Courtesy of the Office of Sen. Zaffirini April 25, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Governor Dan Patrick, recognizing her 65,000th consecutive vote in the Texas Senate. Senator Zaffirini is the second-highest ranking member and highestranking female and Hispanic member of the Texas Senate.Courtesy /Office of Sen. Zaffirini As the Texas Senate considered its Local and Uncontested Calendar on the morning of Monday, April 19, Sena...

The aftermath of sexual assault is painful and complicated to navigate. For the 6.3 million Texans who have experienced some form of sexual assault—33.2% of women and men—the experience comes with complex emotional, psychological and sociological repercussions. Exacerbating those adverse effects are physical injuries, legal issues and economic impacts that can be a constant reminder of a survivor’s trauma. Often, external pressures make it hard for a victim to come forward and report abu...

shutterstock.com AUSTIN – The Texas Access to Justice Commission, with its co-sponsor the State Bar of Texas, honored veterans throughout the state at the Virtual 2021 Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans.  The Masters of Ceremonies for the gala were Texas Supreme Court Justices Eva Guzman and Brett Busby. More than $448,000 was raised with all proceeds designated for addressing the civil legal needs of low-income Texans. Proceeds will be distributed to legal...

Feb 12, 2021 By Gary Blankenship Senior Editor Top Stories Recommendations to change how The Florida Bar Foundation collects and distributes IOTA funds should be rejected or replaced by an alternative proposal, according to comments filed with the Florida Supreme Court. February 10 was the deadline to c...

State Bar of Texas Launches Statewide Online Portal to Connect Volunteer Lawyers to Texans in Need The Pro Bono Opportunity Portal allows lawyers and law students to search, learn about, and volunteer for matters suitable to their interests and skills Published January 26, 2021 • Updated on January 26, 2021 at 1:26 pm State Bar of Texas The State Bar of Texas has partnered with Paladin, a justice tech company, to create a statewide online portal designed to help lawyers find volun...