Bridget Campbell, Esq. Holding The Honorable Karen M. Jensen Award On Thursday, October 24, Shore Legal Access held its annual Volunteer Attorney Appreciation event at Legal Assets in Easton as part of the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono week. Three attorneys...
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Shore Legal Access Announces New Lower Shore Life Planning Case Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator
Amber C. Green Shore Legal Access recently welcomed Amber C. Green as the Life Planning Case Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator for the Lower Shore. Green is based at the non-profit legal aid organization’s Salisbury office, where she serves the communities of...
A Warm Welcome to Our New Board Members
Angel Perez Jennifer Goolie Sean Seldon Shore Legal Access recently welcomed to its Board of Directors Angel L. Perez-Otero, of Caroline County; Jenifer Goolie, Esq., of Wicomico County; and Sean Seldon, of Wicomico County. Executive Director Meredith Lathbury Girard,...
Shore Legal Access says goodbye to Winter 2024 Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns
Shore Legal Access recently bid goodbye to its Winter 2024 Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns, Daisy Holder, of California, Maryland, and Lydia Shreves, of Easton, Maryland, who spent the last three months learning firsthand the ins-and-outs of providing free legal...
Shore Legal Access announces new staff at Salisbury office
Shore Legal Access (formerly Mid-Shore Pro Bono) continues to grow to meet the civil legal needs of the eight counties it serves on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The non-profit organization, which has offices in Easton and Salisbury, recently welcomed four new staff...
Shore Legal Access recognizes volunteer attorneys with annual awards
Shore Legal Access recognized the incredible contributions of the nonprofit’s volunteer attorneys with an annual awards ceremony and reception held on October 26 at the Ivy Café in Easton, Maryland. Shore Legal Access relies on volunteers to represent people with...
Shore Legal Access announces Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns for Fall 2023
Shore Legal Access (formerly Mid-Shore Pro Bono) has named the Fall 2023 recipients of its Sandy Brown Public Interest Internship. Cody Pfieffer, of Centreville, Maryland, will work with Shore Legal Access staff at the organization’s Easton office, assisting residents...
Shore Gives More
The countdown begins! #GivingTuesday is November 28! Did you know that we depend on the hard work and dedication of a network of volunteer attorneys across the Eastern Shore who contribute their time and expertise to assist our clients? Last year alone, they...
New Educational Videos on Bankruptcy
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Meet Emily: Bridging the Justice Gap on the Lower Eastern ShoreÂ
At Shore Legal Access, Emily serves as both a Family Law Case Manager and an Expungement Case Manager, and she’s been an essential part of our team for a little over one year. A 2023 graduate of Salisbury University with a degree in philosophy, Emily’s background in...
Shore Legal Access Honors Volunteer Attorneys for National Celebration of Pro Bono Week
Bridget Campbell, Esq. Holding The Honorable Karen M. Jensen Award On Thursday, October 24, Shore Legal Access held its annual Volunteer Attorney Appreciation event at Legal Assets in Easton as part of the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono week. Three attorneys...
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“Fun and joyous and, without a doubt, rewarding”: Pro Bono Work Gives Back What You Put In It
An Open Letter from Donna B. McElroy, Esq. October is National Celebrate Pro Bono Month. At Shore Legal Access, we depend on the time and effort our volunteer attorneys give to meet the civil legal needs of the communities we serve. In the following open letter, 2023...
Celebrate DAF Day on October 10: Make a Difference with Shore Legal Access!Â
Shore Legal Access Poses Outside Office Building by Amber Green As we approach October 10, it’s time to shine a spotlight on Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and the incredible impact they can have on charitable giving. Whether you’re already familiar with DAFs or just...
Meet Laithy Winters: Maryland Service Year Member and “Frontline Defense” for Clients at Shore Legal AccessÂ
By Amber Green We are thrilled to introduce Laithy Winters, one of the newest additions to Shore Legal Access (SLA). Laithy joins us as a Member of the Maryland Service Year Option, an initiative championed by Governor Wes Moore through the newly created Department of...
Governor Moore Pardoned Your Old Cannabis Conviction. Now What?
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs Cannabis Pardon Executive Order on June 17, 2024. Photo Courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor. By Laura Chafey, Esq. and Cody Pfeiffer In June, Governor Wes Moore pardoned 175,000 Marylanders who had been convicted of...
Shore Legal Access Announces New Lower Shore Life Planning Case Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator
Amber C. Green Shore Legal Access recently welcomed Amber C. Green as the Life Planning Case Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator for the Lower Shore. Green is based at the non-profit legal aid organization’s Salisbury office, where she serves the communities of...
Why Young Adults Should Make a Will: Securing Your Future TodayÂ
Amber Green, Life Planning Case Manager/Outreach Coordinator It’s easy to think that making a will is something reserved for older adults who have built up a lot of savings and valuable things. However, drafting a will at an early age can be a crucial step in...
Life Planning Is for Everyone
Amber Green, Life Planning Case Manager/Outreach Coordinator As August unfolds and we celebrate Make a Will Month, I’m thrilled to step into the role of Life Planning Case Manager at Shore Legal Access. I’m eager to share how I envision my role and the insights I...
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