SLLS Helps Survivor of Domestic Violence Get Peace
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T.R. fled to Louisiana with her infant to escape her abusive husband. Even after serving jail time for domestic violence, he continued to wreak havoc in her life, sending incessant harassing calls and emails, and threatening to come to Louisiana to take the child back. Her SLLS attorney was able to first get a protective order and temporary sole custody of the child, and eventually persuade the judge to make parts of the protective order permanent. Now T.R. can have peace of mind for herself, and her child, knowing that if her abuser ever contacts her again, he can be prosecuted for it. |
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SLLS Partners with the Capital Area Family Justice Center to Bring Legal Aid to Survivors of Domestic Violence
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SLLS Baton Rouge Office Directing Attorney Talya Bergeron with CAFJC Executive Director Renee Craft and East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome |
We were thrilled to join the Capital Area Family Justice Center for their grand opening this week. SLLS will have an attorney on-site as part of a one stop collaborative approach to supporting survivors of domestic violence. At the Family Justice Center, survivors will be able to meet with attorneys, social workers, law enforcement, and other community support agencies all in one building. |
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SLLS Receives Wells Fargo Grant to Fund Legal Assistance for Renters at Risk of Eviction
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A Harvard study found that an estimated 90% of landlords have legal representation, while only 10% of tenants do, putting them at a significant disadvantage. The same study found that two-thirds of tenants with legal representation are more likely to avoid an eviction judgment and remain in their home. We are excited to partner with Wells Fargo to provide critical legal assistance to vulnerable people who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read the full press release here.
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SLLS Celebrates National Pro Bono Week
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The last week in October marks the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono. Every year we recognize the outstanding accomplishments of volunteer attorneys who give of their time, often on the weekends, to meet the needs of the clients we serve. In 2019 the over 700 hours of Pro Bono volunteer time was valued at over $1,000,000 in market value.
This year's theme is "Rising to Meet the Challenge: Pro Bono Responds to COVID-19." Hayley Landry, an associate with Liskow & Lewis, has been volunteering with our socially distant In Forma Pauperis Clinic during the pandemic, helping clients navigate court processes without filing fees.
Thank you to Hayley, and all of our volunteer attorneys, pro bono partners, law student, and other volunteers who give of their time in the fight for fairness!
If you are interested in volunteering, or want to know more, contact Elena Perez. |
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Thank You to our Baton Rouge "Bar Exam" Sponsors!
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The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to make the difficult decision to cancel our 2020 Baton Rouge and New Orleans "Bar Exam" events. While we won't be able to have the events in person, we didn't want to pass up an opportunity to recognize all of our partners and sponsors who have made the event possible. Follow us on social media this weekend and help us thank our Baton Rouge sponsors for their support in the fight for fairness! |
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