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PRO BONO SPOTLIGHT CORNER LEGAL AID LUNCH AND LEARN MELISSA DUNCAN On September 11, 2019, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit’s Pro Bono Committee hosted the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. (LASPBC), at a Lunch and Learn for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit to present information about its wide array of programs and advocacy for underrepresented individuals. Executive Director, Bob Bertisch, along with eight supervising attorneys from the agency spoke about LASPBC’s 21 projects, regarding representation in issues such as housing, domestic violence, family law, children’s rights, guardianship, and pro bono. The event was attended by 38 staff members from the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, including twelve judges and ten judicial assistants. The presentation highlighted the breadth of work conducted by LASPBC throughout various practice areas and jurisdictions. The group discussed the important role the court plays in remaining aware of cases in which Legal Aid should become involved. The judicial community was updated as to current challenges in funding representation for all individuals, and the ongoing effort by LASPBC to recruit pro bono attorneys and secure financial support from the legal community. Melissa Duncan is a supervising attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. She can be reached at [email protected]. Theodore Babbitt AVAILABLE FOR MEDIATION After 50 plus years representing clients in complex personal injury and commercial litigation I cannot settle your case for you, but I can promise you I will bring to your mediation the same dedication, hard work and persistence that I have brought to representing clients throughout my career. Dispute Resolution Services at 1645 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 400, and throughout Florida M EDIATION G ROUP PBCBA BAR BULLETIN 20 To book a mediation with Mr. Babbitt, please call Norma Abreu at 561-533-7553. More details at uww-adr.com.