Pro Bono Project

PRO BONO SPOTLIGHT By: Caitlin Torney

Pro Bono Project Attorney Legal Aid of East Tennessee

Serving the Legal Community in Assisting Low-Income Persons To Navigate the Justice System

Egerton McAfee Armistead & Davis presents KNOXVILLE PRO BONO NIGHT 2022!

Join Legal Aid of East Tennessee and the Pro Bono Project for our 2022 celebration of the incredible pro bono work performed by our friends, volunteer attorneys, and community partners! Many thanks to the firms who have already committed to sponsoring in 2022; if you are interested in learning more about our sponsorship packages, please reach out to Caitlin Torney at ctorney@laet.org for more information.

We are excited to once again be hosting this year’s event at The Standard in Downtown Knoxville. Please join us after work on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, for live music, drinks, food, awards, a silent auction, and fun! Awards will be presented to local community partners, attorneys, and firms who have exemplified pro bono service in 2022, and we will induct this year’s nominee into the Donald F. Paine Memorial Hall of Fame. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door, through our website, or by scanning the QR Code! See you there!

Remaining Clinic Opportunities for 2022

Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans: In person at the Public Defender’s Community Law Office at 1101 Liberty Street in Knoxville. Phone advice options available. • Wednesday November 9th Noon – 2pm • Wednesday December 14th Noon – 2pm • To sign up, please use the form on the KBA Website or email ctorney@laet.org.

Debt Relief Clinic: In person at the Public Defender’s Community Law Office at 1101 Liberty Street in Knoxville. • Saturday November 19th 9:00am - Noon • To sign up, please use the form on the KBA Website or email ctorney@laet.org.

Virtual Statewide Debt Relief Clinic: Via Zoom. Volunteer to provide advice only on debt related issue ranging from bankruptcy to collections virtually. • Saturday October 8th 10:00am – 12:30pm. (Attorneys can join at 10:30am).

Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law Wills Clinic: In person at Duncan School of Law. Supervise law students as they draft and execute simple wills. Email ctorney@laet.org or sign up through our website www.laet.org. • Saturday November 12th 9:00am – Noon.