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Dearth of legal aid for low-income Texans ‘really dire’ bizjournals.com/dallas/news/20… via @DallasBizNews

“Why #probono work is so gratifying and necessary” @Tennessean tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

According to a recent @pewresearch survey, 47% of U.S. households dealt with at least one civil legal issue. 25% said they experienced at least two civil legal problems during the year. #Probono is one way to reach those facing these challenges. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

Interesting read. law360.com/articles/12130…

So grateful to do this work at @VinsonandElkins with partners like @TexasAppleseed! May we all continue to fight for justice everyday. I know it is my biggest pleasure to do that with my legal services and @APBCo colleagues. True Heroes.

Another amazing #probonoweek is coming to an end. Thank you for all you do this week and every week to #celebrateprobono. We are so impressed by the events, testimonials, and volunteer recognition shared this week to shine a spotlight on the outstanding pro bono work you all do.

Happy Pro Bono Week from APBCo! Learn more about this annual event that celebrates the important work lawyers do to help close the access to justice gap here: americanbar.org/groups/center-…. #celebrateprobono

It’s Pro Bono Week. Are you looking for an opportunity to provide pro bono legal services? Find an organization near you in this national guide: probono.net/oppsguide/

Looking to volunteer? National Celebration of Pro Bono is next week abajournal.com/web/article/ce… #probonoweek

Pro Bono Week Reminds Us to Get Involved and Join Legal Aid Programs at.law.com/MUPXCD?cmp=sha… via @dbreview @ABAPresident @ABAesq

How Corporate America Can Help Close The Justice Gap law360.com/articles/12031…

Good discussion by Kat McGee and Rachel Strong on “Getting to Yes: The 20 Hour Challenge & 100% Participation” during @APBCo Academy at @DorseyWhitney.

Cheering on our colleagues in the UK as they worked together at the annual UKademy to improve collaboration and leadership and to increase access to justice around the globe. #UKademy #CollaborativePlan #APBCo #MarshmellowChallenge

In its annual survey of Washington’s largest law firms, the @DC_Bar said law firms in the District reported a record 967,626 hours of #probono work in 2018, a 5.5% increase over 2017. wtop.com/business-finan…

2019 APBCo Academy registration is now open! Members should have received an email with registration details last week. There are several optional events: a pre-conference for new professionals, an architectural tour of Minneapolis, and a run/walk on the famous stone arch bridge!

"We must not be an insular profession, removed from the people we serve. We are a people's profession, committed to liberty and pursuing justice...our purpose is to provide greater access to justice."#ABAAnnual

I'm asked all the time about the 'business case' for pro bono, so I put together this short guide on how pro bono innovation returns investment across departments. Would love to hear other ideas! buff.ly/2KkUxkx #probono #doingwellbydoinggood #givingback #CSR

Justice Ain’t Much If You Can’t Afford It. America Needs to Overhual Its Civil Law @MarthaBergmark newsweek.com/civil-justice-…

Roughly 80% of adults living in the U.S. have faced a justice gap in the last year, but only 20% of low-income adults were able to afford legal resources: theatlantic.com/sponsored/aba-… #justicegap