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Children's Representation Program, Volunteer of the Month
June 2019 Volunteer of the Month: Philip Taylor
Children's Representation Program, Volunteer of the Month

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice is excited to honor Philip Taylor as its June Volunteer of the Month. Phil has been volunteering with VLJ’s Children’s Representation Program for the past year. His interest in pro bono work began when he left a position practicing shareholder litigation at the law firm Abraham, Fruchter & Twersky to begin his own practice. “When I started my solo practice, I had more opportunity to do pro bono work,” said Phil. “My practice was slow initially, so I was excited by the opportunity to give back and learn about new practice areas.” After participating in VLJ’s new volunteer orientation, Phil, whose parents were both special education teachers, became interested in the Children’s Representation Program (CRP). CRP provides free legal advice and representation to parents or guardians of children with disabilities who have been denied the special education services to which they are entitled.

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Children's Representation Program, Volunteer of the Month
 
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VLJ Gala, Fundraising, Press Release
NJ community celebrates honorees at annual Arts & Eats for Justice gala
VLJ Gala, Fundraising, Press Release

The event will start at 5:30 p.m. on November 14 at the Valley Regency in Clifton. Arts and Eats for Justice is a celebration of how VLJ staff, volunteers, funders, and community partners work together to transform the lives of low-income and vulnerable clients in New Jersey. Honorees are selected for their commitment to VLJ’s mission. Click to see who we’re honoring this year!

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VLJ Receives 2018 Jefferson Award Medallion

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice has received the 2018 Jefferson Award Medallion in the Volunteer Group category for outstanding work benefiting the community. The Jefferson Awards were established in 1972 as the official recognition program of the United States Senate. They are considered America’s highest honor for public service and volunteerism. “We were so honored to be nominated for this award by our Board Chair, Susan McGahan, a steadfast supporter of justice.”

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Last year, VLJ assisted 4,400 people and Our volunteer attorneys provided $2.3 Million  in free legal services 

 

thank you to our GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

VLJ thanks all of the offices and organizations that provide financial support to our programs.  Without each of you, VLJ would not be able to assist so many clients in need. 

In addition to the generous financial support provided by the offices listed below, VLJ would like to express our gratitude to McCarter & English for providing our team with office space in Newark.  It is with your support that VLJ attorneys are “Taking Cases. Changing Lives.”