June 29 2021 Staff | The Advocate
Throughout June Staff Attorney Rachelle Greczyn has been providing stellar service to clients in the Dothan area. While so many are worried about financial stability, housing, and their health, LSA has provided a lifeline to those who need it most. In one case, Greczyn was able to keep a client from being evicted from the …
June 01 2021 Staff | The Advocate
Throughout the month of May, Birmingham Staff Attorney Kendra Johnson has been protecting clients’ income, keeping money in the pockets of those who need it now more than ever. From excessive wage garnishments to outrageous debt, Johnson’s hard work has given peace-of-mind to many LSA clients. In one such case, Johnson worked with a 74-year-old …
May 13 2021 Staff | The Advocate
Huntsville John Lewis Legal Fellow, Tamara Imam, has been working hard to keep people housed during the pandemic. Despite being early in her career, Imam has found great success in the courtroom and her ability to resolve client issues. A couple who reached out to LSA after facing eviction were able to stay in their …
May 10 2021 Press Release | Staff | The Advocate
Ishmael Jaffree, civil rights activist and pro bono attorney with Legal Services Alabama (LSA), is a recipient of the 2021 Kutak-Dodds Prize from the National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA). According to NLADA, the Kutak-Dodds Prize is awarded to “civil legal aid attorneys, public defenders, assigned counsel, or public interest lawyers who, through the …
April 15 2021 In the News | Press Release | The Advocate
Established in 2020, by Legal Services Alabama (LSA) the John Lewis Hope Award was bestowed on the late Congressman for his lifetime commitment to social justice. This year’s recipient, Stacey Abrams, was chosen for her dedication to carrying on the legacy of Lewis’ social justice and political work. Abrams’ work with Fair Fight Action embodies Lewis’ …
February 16 2021 Press Release | Staff | The Advocate
March 4, 2021 Legal Services Alabama (LSA) and AIDS Alabama team up to launch a series of trainings to increase HIV/AIDS awareness in the legal landscape of Alabama. LSA and AIDS Alabama are one of nine the recipients to receive an American Bar Association (ABA) grant funded by the HIV Impact Project. The award is …
