Newark, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal services in New Jersey, is pleased to announce it will be receiving a $10,700 grant from the American College of Bankruptcy and the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation (ACBF). This latest grant marks another year of support from the ACBF for VLJ's Debt Relief Legal Program (DRLP), allowing the organization to continue addressing the complex financial challenges facing communities across the state.
The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) Grants $75,000 to Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
Newark, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is proud to announce it has been awarded a generous $75,000 Empower New Jersey grant from the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) as part of its 2025 grantmaking program. This funding will significantly support VLJ’s mission to ensure access to justice for people experiencing poverty across New Jersey by investing directly in comprehensive, outcomes-focused civil legal services.
How We Do Justice Matters - What Access to Justice Means to Me
VLJ November 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Katie Gannon
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is proud to celebrate Katie Gannon as our November 2025 Volunteer of the Month! A Principal at Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. (Bressler) in the environmental law practice group, Katie uses her extensive legal expertise and deep passion for community service to power VLJ’s mission of ensuring access to justice for people experiencing poverty. Katie is a graduate of The College of New Jersey and Seton Hall University School of Law.
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Celebrates BASF Corporation's Legal Department and Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. for Major NJSBA Pro Bono Award Wins
NEWARK, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is grateful that two of its dedicated pro bono partners, BASF Corporation’s Legal Department and Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C., have been recognized by the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) with prestigious awards for their outstanding commitment to access to justice in New Jersey.
How We Do Justice Matters - Peace of Mind
VLJ Volunteer Attorney, Kevin Gilmore of Gibbons P.C., Named New Jersey Legal Awards’ 2025 Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice is incredibly proud to celebrate Kevin Gilmore, winner of the New Jersey Legal Awards’ 2025 "Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year"!
ACLU-NJ and 29 Partner Organizations File Amicus Brief in Support of Community Trust Policies
The ACLU of New Jersey, representing themselves and 29 partner organizations, today filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of community trust policies enacted by Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken that limit voluntary collaboration between municipal agencies and federal immigration enforcement. The brief argues that community trust policies promote the safety, health, and welfare of all residents, regardless of immigration status.
Pro Bono Week 2025 Volunteer Feature: Richard Myslinski
Happy Pro Bono Week!
’Tis the season for celebrating all things pro bono. This week, during National Celebration of Pro Bono, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) will feature some of our amazing volunteers whose generous donation of time and talent ensures access to justice.
Today, we celebrate Richard Myslinski, a partner at McCarter & English, LLP. Richard volunteers with our ReLeSe (Reentry Legal Services) Program.
Pro Bono Week 2025 Volunteer Feature: David Camuzo
Happy Pro Bono Week!
’Tis the season for celebrating all things pro bono. This week, during National Celebration of Pro Bono, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) will feature some of our amazing volunteers whose generous donation of time and talent ensures access to justice.
Today, we celebrate David Camuzo, Vice President and Corporate Counsel at Prudential Financial. David volunteers with our Tenancy Program.
Pro Bono Week 2025 Volunteer Feature: Susan McGahan
Happy Pro Bono Week!
’Tis the season for celebrating all things pro bono. This week, during National Celebration of Pro Bono, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) will feature some of our amazing volunteers whose generous donation of time and talent ensures access to justice.
Today, we celebrate Susan McGahan, Assistant Vice President - Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T. Susan volunteers with our Debt Relief Legal Program and ReLeSe (Reentry Legal Services) Program.
Pro Bono Week 2025 Volunteer Feature: Ruchi Behera
Happy Pro Bono Week!
’Tis the season for celebrating all things pro bono. This week, during National Celebration of Pro Bono, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) will feature some of our amazing volunteers whose generous donation of time and talent ensures access to justice.
Today, we celebrate Ruchi Behera, Pro Bono Fellow for the City of Newark at McCarter & English, LLP. Ruchi volunteers with our Divorce Program.
Pro Bono Week 2025 Volunteer Feature: Han Lin Rong
Happy Pro Bono Week!
‘Tis the season for celebrating all things pro bono. This week, during National Celebration of Pro Bono, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice will feature some of our amazing volunteers whose generous donation of time and talent ensures access to justice.
Today, we celebrate Han Lin Rong, an associate at Allyn & Fortuna LLP. Han Lin volunteers with our Veterans Legal Program.
Pro Bono Week 2025 Volunteer Feature: Fran M. Skoller
Happy Pro Bono Week!
‘Tis the season for celebrating all things pro bono. This week, during National Celebration of Pro Bono, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice will feature some of our amazing volunteers whose generous donation of time and talent ensures access to justice.
Kicking things off right, we celebrate Fran M. Skoller, finance attorney and partner at Thompson Coburn LLP.
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Gala Raises Record-Breaking Amount, Honors Champions of Justice in New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) announces a monumental success for its annual gala, Uniting for Justice – A Benefit Celebrating Collaboration and Change in New Jersey, held this past Tuesday, October 7 at The Park Savoy Estate. The event shattered previous fundraising records, bringing in an unprecedented $783,000—the largest amount ever raised for a VLJ gala.
How We Do Justice Matters - VLJ's 2025 Uniting for Justice Gala Video
Rooted in Service - Fostering a Pro Bono Culture in New Jersey
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Staff Attorney, Emerald Sheay, recently wrote an article that was published in the New Jersey State Bar Association’s October 2025 issue of New Jersey Lawyer.
How We Do Justice Matters - The Power in a name
VLJ September 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Alyssa D’Antonio
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) proudly recognizes Alyssa D’Antonio as our September 2025 Volunteer of the Month! Alyssa is Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, where her practice focuses on intellectual property and life sciences. While her day-to-day work involves complex patent law, she volunteers with VLJ's Tenancy Program, using her legal talent to keep families safely housed at home.