n Williams Parker is pleased to announce that Kimbrell J . Hines has been promoted from law clerk to associate with the law firm , following her admittance and swearing-in to The Florida Bar . The oath of admission was administered by longtime firm partner Charles ( Dan ) D . Bailey , Jr . at a virtual swearing-in
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Some of the benefits of coordinating your pro bono activities through Legal Aid of Manasota include :
n Free CLE training n Professional liability insurance is provided n Provides the practitioner an opportunity to expand or sharpen their legal skills n The satisfaction of knowing you changed a life by helping the less fortunate n Acknowledgement and recognition among peers and the community at large n Promotes a favorable impression of the legal profession n Fosters networking within the legal professional n Creates new business marketing opportunity n Helps LAMS to leverage pro bono time to generate more resources
If you are looking for a pro bono project , there are several options for volunteering with Legal Aid of Manasota . First is to take a case . We are posting pro bono cases on our website at
https :// legalaidofmanasota . org / team / probono-partners /. You can go online to view the current cases and if one strikes you , then choose to accept it . You can also register with LAMS on our website at
https :// legalaidofmanasota . org / pro-bonoopportunities / and our Pro Bono Coordinator will contact you when assistance is needed in your preferred legal area . At the present time there is an increased need for attorneys to help with advance directives , evictions , and family law matters ; however , there are available cases
NEWS OF NOTE
PRO BONO
ceremony to celebrate the momentous occasion .
n Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Charla M . Burchett , a partner in the firm ’ s Sarasota office , was recently appointed Chair of the Pines of Sarasota Foundation ’ s 2021 Board of Directors .
in a wide variety of areas . The case you accept does not necessarily need to be within your area of expertise . LAMS can provide mentors and training to assist you .
Other areas that you can assist with include handling client intake ; providing advice and representation to local non-profits through the Community Counsel Project ; conducting an educational session on a specific area of law ; or volunteering for one of our clinics .
Whatever your area of interest ,
Legal Aid of Manasota has a place for you . Our Pro Bono Coordinator will gladly speak with you directly and find you the perfect volunteer opportunity based on your preferences . And if you are already doing pro bono services , then registering with LAMS will give you the benefits listed above , and recognition . If that isn ’ t enough reason to compel you , then remember this ; for every attorney that registers to handle pro bono cases and for every pro bono hour donated , LAMS is able to leverage more funding and resources to be allocated to the program and increasing services to the residents in our area .
Imagine the impact that could be made on this community if every attorney took on one case or donated their time or money toward this effort . If you practice at a law firm , then challenge your firm to establish a law firm plan with LAMS or strive for 100 % pro bono participation . Let us collaborate as a legal community to achieve great things for Sarasota and Manatee counties and to elevate our profession to greater heights .
For more information about how you can help , please contact Pamela Fields , Esq . at 941-366-0038 x 101 or visit our website at :
www . legalaidofmanasota . org
CLERK ’ S CORNER
Some tips for navigating 2021
Not much more to say about 2020 than ; WHAT A
YEAR ! COVID-19 changed our personal lives and our professional lives as we struggled to adapt to a new , constrained way , service would be delivered . Reduced revenues and staffing , along with safety concerns made it difficult to deliver convenient service .
Yet , we have made it through 2020
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Karen E . Rushing Clerk of Court and County Comptroller
and are looking for a brighter 2021 . Here are some tips for 2021 .
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I wish all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year .
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