VLJ In The News

Jessica Kitson Appointed to New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking Board

Jessica Kitson Appointed to New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking Board

NEWARK, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is proud to announce that Jessica Kitson, VLJ's Director of Legal Advocacy, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT). This appointment underscores Jessica’s commitment to justice and her compassionate expertise in advocating for survivors.

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Announces Officer Elections for its Board of Trustees; Sneha Desai Elected Chair

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Announces Officer Elections for its Board of Trustees; Sneha Desai Elected Chair

NEWARK, NJ — Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) announces the election of officers to its Board of Trustees, ushering in a new era of leadership dedicated to expanding access to justice for communities experiencing poverty across New Jersey. Sneha Desai, Esq., Chief Legal Counsel, Global Litigation & Employment at Stryker, has been elected Chair of the Board.

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Launches PRIDE Name Change Program

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Launches PRIDE Name Change Program

Newark, NJ — Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is proud to announce the launch of its new PRIDE Name Change Program, a collaborative effort with Merck, Rutgers Law School, and Emanuel Lutheran Church. This initiative aims to provide free legal assistance to New Jersey residents seeking to legally change their names, with a focus on serving transgender, non-binary, and non-cisgender community members with no- and low-incomes.

PBI to Honor PSE&G, Gibbons P.C., McCarter & English, LLP, and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice with the 2024 CPBO Pro Bono Partner Award

PBI to Honor PSE&G, Gibbons P.C., McCarter & English, LLP, and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice with the 2024 CPBO Pro Bono Partner Award

Pro Bono Institute (PBI) is pleased to honor PSE&G – in partnership with Gibbons P.C., McCarter & English, LLP, and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) – with the 2024 CPBO Partner Award. PBI will present the award on Wednesday, October 9, at the PBI Annual Dinner at Gotham Hall in New York.