Each June, communities across the country come together to celebrate Pride Month, honoring the resilience, history, and ongoing contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals. Beyond parades and celebrations, Pride Month also serves as an important reminder of the work still...
It was with great admiration and deep respect that we nominated Family Law Magistrate Jamie Adkins of the Talbot County Circuit Court for the 2026 Judiciary Maryland Pro Bono Service Award in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to expanding access to justice...
Everyone deserves the right to dignity, recognition, and respect within and by the law. At Shore Legal Access, we make sure that happens. Regardless of your family structure or relationship status, we’re always here to help LGBTQ+ clients navigate free and low-cost...
Maryland’s General Assembly recently concluded the 2026 legislative session and made some important advances benefitting the people and communities Shore Legal Access serves. Below are some highlights of the 2026 General Assembly session. Fair Chance in...
For Mike Starling, serving on the Shore Legal Access board has been about giving back—using his legal experience to help build something lasting for the community. In this recent interview, Mike reflects on his six years with Shore Legal Access, highlighting the...
Holland (Holly) Brownley joined the board of Shore Legal Access (SLA) in 2020, but has been providing pro bono services for much longer than that. As she prepares to transition from the board of directors, we invited her to share some memories and advice. Back in...
Shore Legal Access is seeking dedicated and community-minded leaders to serve on our Board of Directors. The Governance Committee is launching a new round of recruitment and invites nominations of individuals who can broaden the Board’s expertise, perspectives, and...
Tim Abeska, Esq. has been an instrumental figure at Shore Legal Access, serving as board president for a number of years while the organization underwent significant transitions. As he moves into his next chapter, we asked him to share some details about his time as a...
Advocates and directly impacted individuals call for reducing barriers for people with past arrest and conviction records.
Shore Legal Access is 20 years old! And what a journey it’s been. We’ve grown from one staff member to 19 staff members across two locations. We’ve evolved from MId-Shore Pro Bono — the first regional pro bono organization in Maryland — to Shore Legal Access,...
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