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Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects: Fredric M. Brooks
by CBJC StaffOctober 31, 2023
The Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects help cancer patients and survivors, and seniors, prepare their wills and healthcare advance directives. Fredric Brooks, Partner at Blank Rome LLP, has been a much-appreciated member of the Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects’ volunteer panel since 2016. His first client was an elderly veteran who attended a Wills clinic … Continue reading Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects: Fredric M. Brooks
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Civil Court Project: David E. Oppliger
by CBJC Staff
In partnership with the New York State Office for Justice Initiatives’ Access to Justice Program, the Civil Court Project provides brief, limited scope assistance and advice to unrepresented individuals on civil matters. As a volunteer with the Civil Court Project, David Oppliger, of David E. Oppliger PLLC, has provided advice on a range of legal … Continue reading Civil Court Project: David E. Oppliger
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Consumer Bankruptcy Project: James T. Bentley
by CBJC Staff
The Consumer Bankruptcy Project helps New Yorkers struggling with consumer debt, assists individuals with filing pro se bankruptcy petitions, and provides pro bono representation to debtors in contested bankruptcy matters. James Bentley, Counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP, has been dedicated to pro bono work for the past several years and utilizes his skills and … Continue reading Consumer Bankruptcy Project: James T. Bentley
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Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project: Sarah Libowsky
by CBJC Staff
The Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project provides litigation assistance to self-represented individuals who seek to file, or have filed, a civil suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Sarah Libowsky, associate at Cleary Gottlieb, Steen, & Hamilton LLP, first joined the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project in … Continue reading Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project: Sarah Libowsky
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Immigrant Justice Project: Keun Young Bae
by CBJC Staff
The Immigrant Justice Project assists asylum seekers fleeing persecution, survivors of violent crimes and trafficking, and individuals seeking humanitarian protection and other relief. Keun Young Bae, senior associate at WilmerHale, has been a passionate and committed volunteer with our Immigrant Justice Project since 2018. A skilled litigator, she has represented immigration clients in challenging matters … Continue reading Immigrant Justice Project: Keun Young Bae
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Homeowner Stability Project: Jenner & Block LLP
by CBJC Staff
The Homeowner Stability Project provides legal assistance to New York City homeowners of modest means threatened with the loss of their homes and addresses systemic racial inequity in the ownership of residential properties. Andrew Lichtman and Florian Fhurimann have been engaged in complex litigation on a case referred to the Homeowner Stability Project by the … Continue reading Homeowner Stability Project: Jenner & Block LLP
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Legal Clinic for the Homeless: Eric B. Lewin
by CBJC Staff
The Legal Clinic for the Homeless provides advice, advocacy, and representation to residents of homeless shelters on a variety of matters related to public benefits, shelter placement, and other issues. Eric Lewin, counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, understands that listening to his clients, understanding their circumstances, and exhibiting empathy and compassion are … Continue reading Legal Clinic for the Homeless: Eric B. Lewin
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Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project: Thomas R. Makin
by CBJC Staff
The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project provides legal assistance to micro-entrepreneurs and aims to promote economic empowerment among entrepreneurs and small businesses. Thomas R. Makin, partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP, has been a volunteer with the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project since 2017. He has given several community-based presentations on intellectual property issues reaching over 100 … Continue reading Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project: Thomas R. Makin
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Veterans Assistance Project: Boaz I. Cohen
by CBJC Staff
The Veterans Assistance Project (VAP) provides New York City veterans experiencing poverty and facing systemic barriers with legal assistance related to claims for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Boaz Cohen, associate at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, started volunteering with VAP in July 2020 and has provided assistance to over … Continue reading Veterans Assistance Project: Boaz I. Cohen
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