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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 fellowships tackling racial, economic, and social justice issues in underserved communities, many in the...
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, Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, cast her 65,000th consecutive vote, a record unmatched among legisla...
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 abuse. Only 9% of sexual assault survivors report their experience to law enforcement, and of the abuse...
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 aid providers serving veterans by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, a press release states. T...