Last year, Legal Aid Service of Broward County launched a new program in collaboration with Legal Services of Greater Miami to benefit nonprofit organizations. LASBC is proud to announce that this program has begun its statewide expansion, joining with Community Legal Service of Mid Florida. LASBC Project Attorney for Affordable Housing and Community Economic Development Wendy...Read More
Kelley Kronenberg is our newest Annual Sponsor, supporting the Be A Hero Annual Giving Campaign at the Defender Level. A national full-service law firm, Kelley Kronenberg represents clients in more than 25 practice areas and prides themselves on building strong relationships and providing high-level customer service in their communities. “Helping those in our community who...Read More
James is the supervising attorney for the Mission United Veterans Pro Bono Project. The VPBP serves income-eligible military veterans, active duty service-members, reservists, and their families facing a variety of legal issues. James also serves on the Board for the BCBA’s Young Lawyers Section, sits on the American Bar Association’s Commission on Homelessness and Poverty,...Read More
Seven-year-old Adam* was adopted by his maternal grandfather after his mom passed away from a drug overdose. Adam was suffering from behavioral problems at school due to intellectual disabilities and mental health issues such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and exposure to domestic violence. Because of this, Adam’s grandfather wanted him in a more restrictive...Read More
Sherylle is the 2018 board secretary, continuing her family legacy of working to serve the needs of vulnerable members of the community. Currently an agent with New York Life, Sherylle is a former litigator and has experience handling pro bono matters. She is motivated by her favorite Winston Churchill quote: “We make a living by...Read More
Liz* came to Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) for an Injunction for Protection (restraining order) against her wife, citing written proof of physical abuse. The two were married in a state that recognized same-sex marriage, which at the time was not legal in Florida. After much consideration, the court granted a...Read More
An estate planning and probate attorney at Ginsberg Shulman, Jill’s true passion lies in protecting South Florida’s elderly and incapacitated from finance exploitation and abuse. Jill has represented four Veteran clients with guardianship and special needs planning through the MISSION UNITED Veterans Pro Bono Project and has assisted countless others through advice and education. Read More
Join us for a CLE panel discussion designed to provide information to attorneys about pro bono opportunities in Broward County. The session will include information about how attorneys can participate in pro bono legal work, and hopefully remove any apprehension about taking a pro bono case. A short overview will be provided about the type...Read More
Kim Vaughan Lerner LLP (KVL) has been a dedicated supporter and sponsor of Legal Aid programs in Broward since its inception. Both Jay Kim and Brian Lerner have served on the Board of Directors, and Brian and Robert Vaughan served as co-MC’s for the 2017 For the Public Good fundraiser. KVL handles business litigation. Their...Read More
Andrea Montavon-McKillip joined Legal Aid in early 2017 as the Supervising Attorney of the Immigration Practice. Andrea is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Florida Bar, a member of the Client Security Fund Committee of the Florida Bar, serves as Chair of the Distance Learning Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association...Read More
