PUBLIC INTEREST
SECTION UPDATE
PUBLIC INTEREST
By Laura Rashidi-Yazd and Lindsey Siegel Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. lrashidi-yazd @ atlantalegalaid. org
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, outreach and networking initiatives, and community service opportunities. We welcome all lawyers with an interest in equal access to justice for impoverished people.
The purpose of the section is to provide an organization open to all who have a common interest in advocacy and enhancement of constitutional, statutory or other rights that protect the dignity, security, justice, liberty, or freedom of the individual or public, and a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas leading to increased knowledge and understanding of the areas of public interest.
Dinner Series with Emmet Bondurant:
On September 22 nd, the PILS section hosted an intimate dinner and conversation with Atlanta attorney
Emmet Bondurant at Max Lager’ s. Emmet discussed his fascinating legal career, which has included a successful suit in the Supreme Court to challenge voter reapportionment, overturning the conviction of a death row inmate, and a variety of other public service in the Atlanta legal community.
Save the Date
The Public Interest Law Section, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers, and the Litigation Sections are hosting a happy hour at Eventide Brewery on October 27 th at 5:30 p. m. The joint social will be an opportunity to network, drink beer, and learn more about the benefits of membership in these sections.
Most of the Public Interest Law Section events are open to the legal community; however, PILS Members enjoy discounted or free admission to many events. Please consider joining our section today or sponsoring one of our events!
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