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Increasing Access to Justice - A Corporate Counsel Perspective
Pamela St. John, the Commission’s Corporate Counsel Pro Bono Award recipient, offers her perspective on reaching beyond your comfort zone to do pro bono work. “I remember my first pro bono case like it was yesterday. I was a young lawyer in Houston and went with a small group of attorneys from my commercial litigation law firm…” More »
Remembering Our Heroes
The “Remembering Our Heroes” campaign aims to recognize veterans and active duty military personnel by allowing contributors to make a donation to the endowment in their name. As a result of their donation, the Foundation will honor these service members through a series of events leading up to and surrounding Veterans Day. More »
Firms from across Texas honored as “Champions of Justice”
The Commission kicked off Texas Pro Bono Week during a reception honoring law firms and attorneys who support access to justice efforts in Texas. These firms were recognized for their outstanding support of the Justice for All Campaign, which supports and sustains legal aid programs. This year's Campaign raised more than $1,481,000 from more than 10,000 attorneys across Texas who made a voluntary Access to Justice contribution. More »
Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini Appointed to the Texas Access to Justice Commission
AUSTIN, Texas - Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced his appointment of Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, to the Texas Access to Justice Commission. Senator Zaffirini will assist the Commission in its efforts to expand civil legal aid resources to low-income Texans. More »
Bar leaders, associations celebrated for improving legal assistance to low-income Texans
Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman, liaison to the Texas Access to Justice Commission, presented Pro Bono Service and Deborah G. Hankinson awards on behalf of the Commission on July 29 at the Westin Galleria. Photos of the award recipients are available upon request. Contact Amy Starnes at astarnes@texasbar.com. More »
Joe Jamail Endowment Aims to Support Free Legal Services for Texas Veterans
To honor Joe Jamail’s legacy, his commitment to justice and his commitment to veterans, I have worked with the Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) to launch the Joe Jamail Endowment for Veteran Legal Services. The Endowment will ensure that Texas veterans have access to the free legal help they need to successfully integrate back into civilian life and secure the rights and benefits for which they risked their lives. More »
Back to our roots: The call to social justice
Law students interning with legal aid organizations reflect on their experiences -- and remind us why we went to law school in the first place. More »
