October 12, 2011
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Neighborhood Legal Services offers Protection from Abuse CLE
Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership news--annual breakfast meeting
Pro Bono Rocks! returns Nov. 5
Free online programs available for National Celebration of Pro Bono 2011
Contact the Pro Bono Center
Neighborhood Legal Services offers Protection from Abuse CLE
"Helping Domestic Violence Victims Obtain Protection Orders" Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership news--annual breakfast meeting Register now for annual breakfast meeting--October 18 Pro Bono Rocks! returns Nov. 5 Free online programs available for National Celebration of Pro Bono 2011 As part of National Pro Bono Week, October 23-29, 2011, the American Bar Association is offering four, free online programs. They are: Contact the Pro Bono Center For more information on the Pro Bono Center please contact Barbara Griffin, Esq., Pro Bono Coordinator, at bgriffin@acba.org or 412-402-6668.
October 28, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This course trains attorneys to obtain final protection from abuse orders (PFAs) for victims of domestic violence. It is open to all attorneys interested in volunteering for NLSA's PFA program. The law firm of Dickie McCamey & Chilcote PC will host the training at 2 PPG Place, Second Floor Auditorium, on Friday, October 28, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (registration from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.). CLE CREDITS: 3 substantive, 1 ethics. REGISTRATION FEE: Free for attorneys or paralegals volunteering to take PFA referrals; $80 for non-volunteers; $20 for non-volunteers who do not want CLE credit. Space is limited. Registration will be accepted on a first come/first served basis.
CLICK HERE for a registration form or call Mary Ann Troper-Malley at 412-586-6134.
Last chance to register for the annual breakfast meeting of the Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This year's breakfast is being hosted by the law firm of K&L Gates, 210 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219. CLICK HERE for a registration form.
The program will focus on the pro bono programs of corporate legal departments and will include a panel of in-house attorneys from Alcoa, CBS, FedEx Ground, UPMC, and others. It is free to attendees and has been approved for a one-hour CLE ethics credit. Come learn about the pro bono Signature Projects of your fellow members and hear how your law firm or legal department can contribute to the ongoing success of the Partnership.
For more information about the Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership and this event, contact Barbara Kern at 412-586-6138 or kernb@nlsa.us.
Pro Bono Rocks! returns with a Battle of the Attorney Bands on Saturday, November 5, 2011, 6:00-11:30 p.m., at The Showroom at Dave & Buster's!
The evening will begin with acoustic performances by:
They will followed by singer/songwriter "Hungry Bill" Pelger, who incorporates his experiences as a criminal defense attorney and his love of pancakes into hilarious songs. Then, the rockin' starts with four bands who will compete to get the most votes--and raise the most funds to support pro bono:
We need YOU! Here's what you can do to help:
CLICK HERE to visit the Pro Bono Rocks! website. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets now!
The proceeds of this event benefit the Pro Bono Center of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation, which creates and manages programs that match low-income individuals facing critical legal issues with volunteer attorneys and legal services programs. To become a sponsor, or for more information about the event, contact Erin Rhodes at 412-402-6641 or erhodes@acba.org.
Check it out and Celebrate Pro Bono!
Become a volunteer by clicking here.
Visit the Allegheny County Bar Foundation website at www.acbf.org.
400 Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219.