SECTION UPDATE
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW
The Public Interest Law Section is starting off the
fall with a series of exciting events. This group is
dedicated to furthering the practice and perception
of law, with a focus on public interest law. As such,
PILS regularly hosts educational programs, out-
reach and networking initiatives, and community
service opportunities. We welcome all lawyers with
an interest in equal access to justice for impover-
ished people. This fall we will be visiting local law
schools to discuss public interest careers.
Get Out the Vote Events:
In September, the PILS organized a group of at-
torneys to engage in voter registration on National
Voter Registration Day. PILS reminded Georgians
that they need to register by Tuesday, Tuesday,
October 6, by mail, or October 9, in person, for the
November 6, 2018 election.
intimate dinner and conversation with attorney
Stephen B. Bright at Glenn’s Kitchen. The dinner
was a rare opportunity to engage with the legendary
litigator, professor, author, and advocate.
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Most of the Public Interest Law Section events are
open to the legal community; however, PILS Mem-
bers enjoy discounted or free admission to many
events. Please consider joining our section today
or sponsoring one of our events! Membership for
individuals is only $10.00 per year; law firms can
join for $500.00 per firm.
Laura Rashidi-Yazd
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Dinner Series with Stephen B. Bright, Founder of
the Southern Center for Human Rights:
On November 8th, the PILS section hosted an
Contact Amy Schlossberg [email protected] to join!
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