Events

Veterans Legal Clinic

Huntsville VA Clinic 500 Markview Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

At the Veterans Legal Clinic, volunteer attorneys will meet with Veteran clients for initial consultations and brief advice sessions.

Senior Citizen Wills Clinic

Oxmoor Valley Community Center 1992 Wenonah Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer attorneys with assistance from law students from Cumberland School of Law will be creating and executing Wills, Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives for seniors 60 and older. This event is being held at the Oxmoor Valley Community Center. Registration Deadline is October 1, 2019. To register call Cumberland School of Law Public Interest […]

Attorney for the Day Clinic

Mobile County Courthouse 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Get answers to you legal questions at the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Attorney for the Day Clinic. The clinic will be held on October 10, 2019, at the Mobile County Courthouse, Room 427, Mobile, AL. The clinic will open at 1:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not need an […]

Intake Hours at Prodisee Pantry Food Bank

Prodisee Pantry 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL
Pro Bono Month

Members of the public can meet with South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers program staff at Prodisee Pantry Food Bank to apply for services. This event is held each Tuesday in the month of October.

Montgomery VLP Advice & Counsel Clinic

Montgomery Community Action Agency 1100 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Get answers to you legal questions at the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program Advice & Counsel Clinic. The clinic will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Montgomery Community Action building 1100 Adams Avenue, Montgomery. The clinic will open at 3:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not need an […]

Domestic Relations Help Desk

Jefferson County Domestic Relations Courthouse (First Floor) 2124 7th Avenue N., Birmingham, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham provides free legal assistance concerning divorce, child support or custody issues at the VLB Domestic Relations Help Desk on any Wednesday morning.

Lawyer for a Day Project

Madison County Courthouse 100 Northside Square, Huntsville, AL
Pro Bono Month

Eligible litigants are matched with a volunteer lawyer who will provide advice and limited scope representation in certain Madison County District Civil Courts on eviction, debt collection, and Small Claims/ District Court civil cases.

Celebrate with CLE – Opelika, AL

Lee County Justice Center 2311 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL
Pro Bono Month

The Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task force and the Lee County Bar Association will present a CLE program on October 16th from 1:00 - 4:00. The program will be held in the DA’s conference room at the Lee County Justice Center 2311 Gateway Dr, Opelika, AL 36801. Speakers will include: Tripp Vickers, Assistant […]

Lawyer For A Day

Montgomery County Courthouse 251 S. Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Eligible litigants are matched with a volunteer lawyer who will provide advice and limited scope representation in Judge McCord's, Montgomery County District Civil Docket on eviction, debt collection, garnishments, and Small Claims/ District Court civil cases.

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham Civil Help Desk

Jefferson County Courthouse (Fifth Floor) 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N., Birmingham, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham provides free legal help to qualified tenants and low-income homeowners in a variety of civil legal matters including, housing, evictions, foreclosures, debt collection, wage garnishment, powers of attorney, Small Claims Court issues and Wills.

Expungement and Voter Rights Restoration Clinic

Jasper Civic Center 204 19th Street East, Jasper, AL
Pro Bono Month

The Madison County Volunteer Lawyers program will host a free Expungement and Voters Rights Restoration Clinic. All appointments will be taken on a walk-in basis. Counsel and Advice/Limited Scope representation only will be provided for filing expungement and voter rights restoration documents for clients. No prior criminal or expungement experience is necessary.

Attorney for the Day Clinic

Prodisee Pantry 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL
Pro Bono Month

Get answers to you legal questions at the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Attorney for the Day Clinic. The clinic will be held on October 17, 2019, at the Prodisee Pantry 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd. Spanish Fort, AL. The clinic will open at 1:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not […]

Counsel and Advice Clinic Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Public Library Main Branch 1801 Jack Warner Parkway NE, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Get answers to you legal questions at the Tuscaloosa Counsel and Advice Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the Main Branch of the Tuscaloosa County Library. The clinic will open at 3:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not need an appointment. Local lawyers will […]

Family Law Clinic

Madison County Courthouse 100 Northside Square, Huntsville, AL
Pro Bono Month

At the Family Law Clinic the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program schedules pre-screened clients to meet with a volunteer attorney for counsel and advice. Interested clients should contact the Madison County VLP at 256-359-2275.

South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Mediation CLE

Admiral Hotel 251 Government Street, Mobile, AL
Pro Bono Month

The South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program in partnership with the Mobile Bar Association will hold its annual CLE - Free to all SAVLP volunteers. Speakers include: Hon. John Lockett, Greg Vaughan and Cassandra Adams. For additional information and register contact Tammy Anderson 251-433-9390 or tanderson@mobilebarassociation.com.

Pro Se Guardianship Clinic

Augusta Evans School 6301 Biloxi Ave, Mobile, AL
Pro Bono Month

Attorneys will assist parents and siblings of the Mobile County School System with adult guardianship petitions. Appointments are required.

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham Civil Help Desk

Jefferson County Courthouse (Fifth Floor) 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N., Birmingham, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham provides free legal help to qualified tenants and low-income homeowners in a variety of civil legal matters including, housing, evictions, foreclosures, debt collection, wage garnishment, powers of attorney, Small Claims Court issues and Wills.

Intake Hour at Franklin Primary Health Center

Franklin Primary Health Center 1303 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Mobile, AL
Pro Bono Month

Members of the public can meet with South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers program staff at Franklin Primary Health Center Medical Fair to apply for services. This event is held each Tuesday in the month of October from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Veterans Help Desk

Birmingham VA Medical Center Lobby 2415 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham is committed to prioritizing legal help to veterans through special legal clinics held every month at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Clinic.

Celebrate With CLE – Lawrence County

Lawrence County Judicial Center 14451 Market Street, Moulton, AL
Pro Bono Month

The Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force and the Lawrence County Bar Association will present a CLE program on October 25th from 9:00 - 12:00. The program will be held in Judge Angela Terry's Courtroom at the Lawrence County Judicial Center 14451 Market Street, Moulton, Al. Speakers will include: Emily Baggett, City of […]

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Cotton Row Restaurant 100 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL
Pro Bono Month

The Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program hold a luncheon on October 28, 2019 for their “top volunteers” of the year, the judiciary, and the Board. It’s an invitation only event.

Wills for Heroes Clinic APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy Tuscaloosa

APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy 7601 R Cardinal Airport Road, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Attorneys will be preparing wills, powers of attorney, and advanced directives for health care for the graduating class of the APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy.

Intake Hour at Prodisee Pantry Food Bank

Prodisee Pantry 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL
Pro Bono Month

Members of the public can meet with South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers program staff at Prodisee Pantry Food Bank to apply for services. This event is held each Tuesday in the month of October.

Pro Bono Month Presentation: Public Interest Law for 1Ls

University of Alabama School of Law 101 Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

The Public Interest Institute will present a program specifically designed for first-year law students to help them navigate law school as future public interest lawyers and prepare them to practice in a public service capacity.

Domestic Relations Help Desk

Jefferson County Domestic Relations Courthouse (First Floor) 2124 7th Avenue N., Birmingham, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham provides free legal assistance concerning divorce, child support or custody issues at the VLB Domestic Relations Help Desk on any Wednesday morning.

Mediation Perspectives Round Table Discussion

Sirote & Permutt, PC 2311 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Pro Bono Month

This free CLE is sponsored by the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution and is appropriate for mediators, lawyers and judges. Panelists include: Hon. Robert Vance, Hon. Thomas Woodall, Bruse Rogers and George M. Neal, Jr. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited the first 50 registrants and you must register by October 23, 2019.

Mediation Perspectives: A Roundtable Discussion

Sirote & Permutt, PC 2311 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Pro Bono Month

The Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution and the Dispute Resolution Section of the Alabama State Bar invite you to join us on October 30th for Mediation Perspectives: A Roundtable Discussion. This is a FREE 1.5 hour CLE and a FREE lunch will be provided compliments of Sirote & Permutt P.C. Space is limited to the […]

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham Civil Help Desk

Jefferson County Courthouse (Fifth Floor) 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N., Birmingham, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham provides free legal help to qualified tenants and low-income homeowners in a variety of civil legal matters including, housing, evictions, foreclosures, debt collection, wage garnishment, powers of attorney, Small Claims Court issues and Wills.

Law Student Pro Bono Recognition by the Board of Bar Commissioners

Alabama State Bar 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Law students from each of the the state’s law schools will be recognized at the Alabama State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners (BBC) meting on Friday November 1, 2019. Law students are nominated for this honor by their schools based on their pro bono and public service work throughout the year.

Wills For Heroes Clinic Alabama EMS Conference

Orange Beach Event Center 4671 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL
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Attorneys will be preparing wills, powers of attorney and advanced directives for health care for attendees of the Alabama EMS Conference.

Pro Hops Vino

Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
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Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham’s premier annual wine and beer tasting event serves both as a fundraiser and as a recognition of our supporters and volunteer attorneys. Some 500 lawyers and guests will turn out at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to enjoy unlimited wine, beer, spirits, food tastings, […]

Pro Hops Vino

Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham's premier annual wine and beer tasting event serves both as a fundraiser and as a recognition of our supporters and volunteer attorneys.

Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic

Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer attorneys, assisted by law students, will provide legal advice and counsel to Tuscaloosa-area veterans. Sponsored by University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa V.A. Medical Center, Tuscaloosa County Bar Association

Counsel and Advice Clinic Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Public Library Main Branch 1801 Jack Warner Parkway NE, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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Get answers to you legal questions at the Tuscaloosa Counsel and Advice Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, November 21, 20198, at the Main Branch of the Tuscaloosa County Library. The clinic will open at 3:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not need an appointment. Local lawyers will […]

Pro Bono Month Book Club Registration

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Pro Bono Month

The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October and reading may start as early as you'd like. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. […]

Lunch with the Chief Justice

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Pro Bono Month

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice shall host a lunch for seven members of the bar who enroll, during Pro Bono Month, October, as a new members in one the the states Volunteer Lawyers Programs. Attorneys can enroll in the Volunteer Lawyers Program by following this link https://www.alabar.org/programs/volunteer-lawyers-program/enrollment/form/ Attendees will be selected at random. The luncheon […]

Law Student Pro Bono Pledge

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Pro Bono Month

Alabama's five law schools have joined together to encourage their students to take the Pro Bono Pledge during Pro Bono Month 2021. The school have joined together on a website that allows law students to commit to include time each year to render service to their communities through activities such as volunteering, mentoring, participating in […]

Pro Bono Month Book Club

Zoom Meeting
Pro Bono Month

The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force […]

Pro Bono Month CLE: Ethics Update

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October 6, 2021 Speaker: Roman Shaul Join Alabama State Bar General Counsel, Roman Shaul, for this ethic update.  This program has been approved for one hour of MCLE Ethics Credit. >>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Pro Bono Snapshots – L. Thomas Ryan

Alabama State Bar 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

L. Thomas Ryan, 2021 Albert L. Vreeland Award winner, shares why pro bono matters in a short video.

ASB VLP Wills for Heroes Clinic

City of Vestavia Hill Municipal Center 1032 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Lawyers will provide first responders with a will, power of attorney, and an advanced health care directive.

Lawyer for a Day

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Pro Bono Month

Volunteer lawyers provide legal counsel and represent indigent civil litigants in court. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register!

Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program Open House

Montgomery VLP 458 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Visit the Montgomery VLP's new office, meet our staff, and enjoy light appetizers and drinks.

ASB VLP Senior Wills Clinic

Rose Hill Senior Center 401 South Appletree Street, Dothan, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Lawyers will provide seniors age 65 and older with a will, power of attorney, and advanced health care directive.

Lawyer for a Day

Montgomery County Courthouse 251 S. Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer lawyers provide legal counsel and represent indigent civil litigants in court. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.

Pro Bono Month Book Club

Zoom Meeting
Pro Bono Month

The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force […]

Pro Bono Month CLE: Top 10 Mistakes Made in Mediation

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Top 10 Mistakes Made in Mediation with Cooper Shattuck Cooper Shattuck has been a mediator on the Roster of the Alabama State Court Mediators and an arbitrator on the Roster of the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution since 1998. Mediation gives parties the opportunity to resolve disputes in a timely manner while having more control […]

Pro Bono Snapshots – Steven Rygiel

Online
Pro Bono Month

Steven Rygiel, Director of the Aiding Alabama Legal Program and winner of the 2021 Alabama State Bar Public Interest Pro Bono Award, shares why pro bono matters in a short video

Advice and Counsel Clinic

Bertha Pleasant Williams Library 1276 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer attorneys provide advice and counsel to Montgomery County residents in matters of civil law.

The Black Belt Law Group Pro Bono Month Service Event

Housing Authority of Green County 429 Branch Heights Drive, Eutaw, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

The Black Belt Law Group will be hosting a Free Legal Clinic and providing free wills to senior citizens. In addition there will be on site COVID Testing and vaccines provided.

The Black Belt Law Group Pro Bono Month Service Event

Paramount School 17404 County Road 20, Boligee, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

The Black Belt Law Group will be hosting a Free Legal Clinic and providing free wills to senior citizens. In addition there will be on site COVID Testing and vaccines provided.

The Black Belt Law Group Pro Bono Month Service Event

Mount Morian Baptist Church 9477 SR-69, Sweet Water, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

The Black Belt Law Group will be hosting a Free Legal Clinic and providing free wills to senior citizens. In addition there will be on site COVID Testing and vaccines provided.

Lawyer for a Day

Montgomery County Courthouse 251 S. Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer lawyers provide legal counsel and represent indigent civil litigants in court. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.

Advice and Counsel Clinic

Flatline Church 2938 Lower Wetumpka Road, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer lawyers provide counsel and advice to Montgomery County residents in matters of civil law. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.

Pro Bono Month Book Club

Zoom Meeting
Pro Bono Month

The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force […]

The Black Belt Law Group Pro Bono Month Educational Service Event

Livingston Junior High School 1351 North Washington Street, Livingston, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Join John Stamps of the Black Belt Law Group at this motivational event addressing Jr. High School students about the importance of maintaining a good attitude, making good grades and setting goals.

Pro Bono Month CLE : What’s Next? Landlord-Tenant Issues Post-Moratorium

Pro Bono Month

What's Next? Landlord-Tenant Issues Post-Moratorium Speakers: Holly Ray & Sarah Taggart Sarah Taggart founded Sarah Taggart, P.C., a boutique Alabama law firm focused on landlord/tenant law, in her hometown of Huntsville, Alabama.  Holly Ray is the Managing Attorney in the Huntsville Office of Legal Services Alabama.  Join these two speakers as they discuss Landlord-Tenant issues […]

ASB VLP Counsel and Advice Clinic

Tuscaloosa Public Library Main Branch 1801 Jack Warner Parkway NE, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Lawyers will provide clients with counsel and advice on civil legal issues.

Virtual Mediation Tips for Lawyers and Mediators

Zoom Meeting
Pro Bono Month

The COVID pandemic has had a profound impact on virtually everyone, and lawyers are no different. Mediation is just one of the areas in which our practices have been significantly affected. While some of the COVID consequences were temporary, the ability to gather virtually or remotely is here to stay. Join experienced attorney/mediators Harold Stephens […]

ASB VLP Senior Wills Clinic

Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreational Center 1428 Broad Street, Selma, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Lawyers will provide seniors age 65 and older with a will, power of attorney, and advanced health care directive.

Pro Bono Month Book Club

Zoom Meeting
Pro Bono Month

The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force […]

Mercy House Clinic & Lunch Service

Mercy House 2421 Counsil Street, Montgomery, AL, United States
Pro Bono Month

Volunteer lawyers help serve lunch to the Washington Park community and answer questions about civil legal matters. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.

Pro Bono Month CLE: FEMA 101 and Disaster Legal Assistance – How Attorneys can Prepare and Respond to Climate-Related Emergencies

Pro Bono Month

Approved for 1.0 CLE credit Speakers: Shrushti Kothari, Esq. & Jeanne Ortiz Jeanne is the Pro Bono & Strategic Initiatives Manager at Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofit that combines access to justice and technology. She helps grow digital initiatives that strengthen the work of attorneys assisting low-income families with their legal issues.  Shrushti Kothari […]

Pro Bono Month Book Club Meeting 1

Zoom
Pro Bono Month

Join us to discuss Evicted by Matthew Desmond. This week we will dive into the Prologue - Chapter 6. Add the meeting to your calendar here. Review the reading questions below. 1. Have you ever been evicted or do you know anyone who has? Do you represent clients in eviction actions? If not, do the […]

Wills and Estates CLE

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Presenter: Joel Dorroh, Esq. with Dorroh & Mills,  PC Register here. This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.

10 Ethics Pitfalls CLE

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Presenter: Cooper Shattuck Register here. This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.

Appellate Mediation: How to Get the Best Experience for You and Your Client CLE

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Moderator: Claire Veal, Esq. Panelists: Sam Irby, Esq. Sally Bowers, Esq. Charles Denaburg, Esq. Jimmy Walter, Esq. Michelle Ohme, Supreme Court Appellate Mediation Office Register here. Sponsors:  Montgomery County Bar Association and the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.