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August 9, 2019
Are you leaving free CLE credits on the table? 
You could be, if you’re volunteering with VLB and not taking credit—or you’ve been waiting to volunteer when you could be earning  free CLEs now. 

Attorneys working with VLB are eligible for one free CLE credit for every six hours volunteered, for a maximum of three per year. VLB is the only approved pro bono provider in Birmingham able to offer free CLEs—a valuable benefit to our volunteers. 

“This is a great way to both encourage attorneys to volunteer with us and reward them for their service,” says VLB Executive Director Nancy Yarbrough. “Last year we had 33 attorneys receive the full three hours of CLE credit, which is phenomenal because it means each of those attorneys volunteered at least 18 hours with us.”
You must meet the six-hour minimum of pro bono work by September 30 for credit this year, a deadline that’s fast approaching! Contact Volunteer Coordinator Liz Quistorff or call her directly at (205) 518-8401 for more information about earning free CLEs through VLB.
 
What you need to know: 
  • Take credit where credit is due! Use this convenient form as soon as you’re ready to submit your VLB volunteer hours for the current fiscal year. Please submit no later than Sept. 23. Note: self-reporting directly to the CLE Commission is not permitted.
 
  • It’s not too late! You still have time to earn free CLEs by signing up for VLB volunteer opportunities now. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Liz Quistorff to learn more about getting involved, or visit our website at vlbham.org. 
VLB is hiring!
Family figure and gavel on table. Family law concept
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham seeks to hire a Staff Attorney with proven domestic relations legal experience coupled with the unique ability to manage programming to help low-income clients with civil legal issues and the capacity to inspire attorney volunteers to fight for our clients’ equal justice. 
 
To apply, please submit your cover letter, salary expectations, and resume to  hr@vlbham.org with Domestic Relations Staff Attorney in the subject line. 
Please, no direct emails or phone calls to Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham Staff. Click here for more information. 
We value our volunteers!
Thanks to these volunteers who shared their time and expertise at recent VLB Help Desks:
Alicia Jett helps a client at the Civil Help Desk
CIVIL HELP DESK

  • Josh Bell (Balch)
  • Amy Chiou (Encompass)
  • Kathy Collier (Maynard)
  • Rusty Dorr (Maynard Cooper)
  • Burton Dunn (Five Points Law Group)
  • Samuel Ford (Fuston Petway French)
  • Alicia Jett (Sanders & Williams)
  • Loring Jones (Jones & Associates)
  • Honza Prchal (Heninger)
  • Lisa Singer (Smith & Bahakel) 
Adrienne Powell volunteers at the Domestic Help Desk
DOMESTIC RELATIONS HELP DESK

  • Tanita Cain
  • Victoria Charles (Shunnarah) 
  • Heather Fann (Five Points Law Group)
  • Melinda Guillaume
  • Daphne Hoyt
  • Susan McAlister
  • Emily McClendon (Five Points Law Group)
  • John Milledge
  • Virginia Miller (Sexton/Miller)
  • Adrienne Powell
  • Neena Speer
  • Lisa Woods
La Brenda Norman works with clients at the Bankruptcy Help Desk
BANKRUPTCY HELP DESK

  • La Brenda Norman (L.M. Norman Law)
  • Toni Smoke (Smoke Law Group)
  • Kendra Ward (K.D. Law Group)
Come see what's happening in Woodlawn!
VLB has a special relationship with the historic neighborhood of Woodlawn, so we’re always happy to spread the news about positive things happening in the community—including this Saturday's first after-hours Woodlawn Street Market.

Come and sample meals prepared on site by local vendors, find unique goods from area merchants, and enjoy live entertainment. You'll find the action on 55th Pl. S. in Woodlawn from 5 to 9 p.m.
VLB first established its commitment to supporting Woodlawn by launching a Stand with Woodlawn Help Desk the first Tuesday of every month to provide low-income residents with civil legal assistance. We’re excited to see this vibrant area growing. Come see for yourself this weekend!
Can you help?
Kendra Ward volunteering at the Bankruptcy Help Desk
Please consider  signing up  for an attorney volunteer slot next week. We have openings at the following Help Desks: 

  • Civil — 8/12 and 8/15
  • Domestic Relations — 8/14
  • Veterans — 8/14
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