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Volunteer Spotlight: Jordan E. Elkin
by Grace BoehmAugust 14, 2025
Jordan E. Elkin is an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He was honored with a 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award for his dedication to working with clients on their bankruptcy cases along with our Consumer Bankruptcy Project.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nicole Fadel
by CBJC StaffJuly 17, 2025
Nicole Fadel is a practice assistant at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She was honored with a 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award for providing translation services to the Consumer Bankruptcy Project.
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Emergency Preparedness for Immigrant Families: Options for Childcare Planning in New York State
by CBJC StaffJuly 1, 2025
Over half of children in New York City have at least one immigrant parent. Many live in “mixed-status” families—where some family members are U.S. citizens or legal residents, and others are undocumented. With rising immigration enforcement, many parents are worried about who will care for their children if they are detained or deported.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Emily Wexler
by CBJC StaffJune 26, 2025
Emily Wexler is Pro Bono Counsel at Sidley Austin LLP where she coordinates the firm’s Veterans Advocacy Project. Prior to her current role, Emily was a litigation associate in Sidley’s Chicago office for six years, where her practice focused on consumer class actions, general commercial disputes, RICO, fraud, and professional ethics.
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Reflecting on Small Business Month: Legal Support for NYC Entrepreneurs
by The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law ProjectJune 11, 2025
May is Small Business Month, and in honor of this special event, the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) proudly continued its mission to empower NYC-based entrepreneurs by providing critical legal support and guidance. NELP assisted 20 entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the month by offering 45-minute consultations at two clinics. The first, held … Continue reading Reflecting on Small Business Month: Legal Support for NYC Entrepreneurs
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Volunteer Spotlight: Sara Thompson
by CBJC StaffMay 19, 2025
Sara Thompson, Managing Director and Counsel at Mizuho Americas, volunteers with the Immigrant Justice Project. She was honored with a 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award for her enduring and ardent advocacy in support of immigrants.
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