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The American Lawyer

Ukraine Pro Bono Effort Turns to Undocumented Ukrainians Living in the US

Many of the 34,000 undocumented Ukrainians living in the United States will soon be eligible for Temporary Protected Status, allowing them to stay in the country legally for at least 18 months. Meanwhile, pro bono partners say undocumented refugees from African and Middle Eastern countries have been waiting years for the same status.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Nobody Wanted the War': Russian-Speaking Attorneys Offering Pro Bono Consultations to Ukrainian Refugees

"Here, Ukrainians understand that almost all Russians are against the war. But many Russians have a sense of guilt for something they don't support," the president of the Russian American Bar Association said.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Women of Legal Tech: Camila Lopez Goes Against the Grain Helping the Underserved

Camila Lopez, CEO and co-founder of People Clerk. tells LTN how conversations with family and friends inspired her to start a business, why her experience at the Techstars accelerator surprised her, and what big piece of advice she's taken from Sonia Sotomayor.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fielding Emails From Kyiv, a Hungarian Lawyer and an Instagram Memelord Bring Big Law to Ukraine Legal Aid

Two Am Law firms have joined a legal aid effort led by Hungarian lawyer Oliver Koppany and Instagram account BigLawBoiz to field urgent requests from Ukrainians seeking asylum across Europe.
7 minute read

Legaltech News

For Attorneys, Remote Relationships Are Game-Changers for Representing Clients in Distress, Danger

Attorneys say legal technology tools are proving vital in assisting clients who are unable to "show up" physically, though while some tools help speed up processes and foster engagements, others can have stark drawbacks.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms, Watching Ukraine, Prepare for Pro Bono Refugee Work

Leaders at Ropes & Gray, Paul Weiss and Akin Gump are watching the situation and readying to help refugees and asylum seekers.
3 minute read

Law.com

$570 in Court Fees for a $55 Traffic Ticket: Attorney and Son Wage Free-Speech Battle Against 'Honking Statutes'

"My son honked because he was protesting," said Robert W. Hagopian, whose son was hit with a $55 citation for beeping his car horn at a police officer working detail during a traffic jam caused by construction work. "He was exercising his First Amendment right."
7 minute read

Litigation Daily

How Pro Bono Lawyers at Paul Weiss Contributed to Sandy Hook Families' Historic Settlement with Remington

"When you get a window into an adversary that has basically operated in complete darkness, without any scrutiny — not even regulatory scrutiny — you can imagine how unguarded people are," says Chris Boehning of Paul Weiss.
6 minute read

International Edition

Three Firms Bring Judicial Reviews Against UK Government to Gain Visas for Female Afghan Judges

About 250 female judges remain in Afghanistan, many of whom are attempting to flee the country.
4 minute read

International Edition

'We Must Do More': Canadian Top Law Firms Call on Government to Honor Its Promise to Resettle Afghans

Dozens of lawyers, judges and others who worked for the Canadian government and its allies are still in hiding or facing threats of retaliation from the Taliban, the law firms said.
3 minute read

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