VLJ In The News

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

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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.

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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Launches PRIDE Name Change Program

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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.