PRACTICE POINTERS
Pro Bono: Daring to Make a Difference BY KATE LINCOLN-GOLDFINCH AND LINDSAY GOLDFORD GRAY
The vast need for pro bono work can only be met when attorneys are willing to step outside their comfort zone.
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Lindsay Goldford Gray is the CEO of VECINA, a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship and training to pro bono attorneys providing advocacy for asylum seekers, refugees, and other immigrants.
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch is the president of the VECINA board of directors and the managing partner of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, an immigration and bankruptcy law firm.
Available by video and in person
s the new year approaches, many attorneys think about giving back by doing pro bono work in partnership with nonprofit organizations. Here are a few practice pointers to leverage the hours you spend doing volunteer legal work: Don’t Be Afraid to Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone Don’t be afraid to try something that is outside of your practice
area! The vast need for pro bono work can only be met when attorneys are willing to step outside their comfort zone, and many nonprofits have resources and support systems to set you up for success. Be Responsive We know that life is very busy, and things happen! You may have time to take a case when you sign up for a project, but by the time you receive your assignment, things have come up for you. It’s
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