I have a court appearance but I am worried about COVID-19 or I’m experiencing symptoms. What can I do?The Court System is asking people NOT TO ENTER A COURTHOUSE IF: – You have flu-like symptoms, or – Have traveled outside AK in the last 14 days, or – […]
Jammin’ for Justice 2020
The 7th annual Jammin’ for Justice will be Thursday, April 16th, 2020. This year’s event will feature the island vibes of the local favorite Hawaiian reggae band H3. We hope you can join us for a night of dancing, fun and celebration of access to justice in the last frontier! Tickets are $20 in advance, […]
March Volunteer of the Month: Ilona Bessenyey
Ilona Bessenyey is a former staff attorney at ALSC and a current pro bono volunteer with our Veterans Clinics, Wills Clinics, the Veterans Administration’s Stand Down events, and she takes pro bono cases. Ilona also travels to remote Alaska to do pro bono wills for Alaska Native organization shareholders. As a pro bono volunteer, Ilona […]
February Volunteer of the Month: Doug Mertz
Long a pillar of the Juneau legal community as a litigator in trial and appellate courts, Doug has taken pro bono cases and previously volunteered at the Early Resolution Project and MLK Day of Services. He is best known as plaintiff’s counsel in the school free speech case Morse v. Fredrick, 551 U.S. 393 (2007) […]
January Volunteer of the Month: Jordan Duplessis
Jordan, a recent intern from the UAA Legal Studies department, was a fantastic team player and ready to assist with anything. She ensured that ALSC clients obtained the necessary court documents for their cases. She also helped with a number of special projects. She will be missed! Read on for our full interview with Jordan […]
November Volunteer of the Month: Chelsea Ray Riekkola
Our November Volunteer of the Month is Chelsea Ray Riekkola! Chelsea is a lifelong Alaskan who volunteers with ALSC through the Attorney of the Day program, by taking on full pro bono cases, and providing wills clinics in the community. We truly value the enthusiasm, knowledge, and compassion she brings to ALSC’s clients and the […]
October Volunteer of the Month: John Sherman
Our October Volunteer of the Month is John Sherman! John is a dedicated attorney at Mendel Colbert & Associates, Inc. where he represents clients in family law matters as well as in appeals to the Alaska Supreme Court. As a pro bono volunteer at ALSC, John uses his expertise to provide top-notch legal help in […]
September Volunteer of the Month – Karla Huntington
ALSC is happy to announce that the amazing Karla Huntington is our September Volunteer of the Month! Karla has a long history with ALSC, first serving as a family law staff attorney and then as a pro bono volunteer. Through her volunteer work with the Attorney of the Day (AOD) program, Karla does an extraordinary […]
August Volunteer of the Month: Walter Featherly
ALSC is excited to honor Walter Featherly as our August Volunteer of the Month! Walter is a long-time, committed volunteer who goes above and beyond in his dedicated advocacy on behalf of our clients and community. Walter not only volunteers his time, he actively encourages his associates to take pro bono cases to further ALSC’s […]
July Volunteer of the Month: Kevin Coe
July Volunteer of the Month: Kevin Coe ALSC’s volunteer of the month for July is the amazing Kevin Coe! Kevin does an outstanding job as a volunteer for ALSC’s landlord-tenant helpline and we are so lucky to have his services! Read on for our interview with Kevin: Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? […]
