ALSC’s Volunteer of the Month for August is Nicole Stucki! Nicole has been an impressive pro bono volunteer since January, having successfully obtained SNAP benefits for 40 families throughout Alaska. Beyond SNAP, Nicole has recently accepted a client needing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, learning the process with the help of a pro bono attorney mentor. […]
July 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Jim Leik
ALSC’s Volunteer of the Month for July is Jim Leik! Jim took his first ALSC pro bono case in 2000, and since then has represented 27 low-income clients on a wide variety of matters. This year, Jim is helping many clients secure SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits for their families. Jim is a pleasure to work […]
Important Service Update: Internet and Phone Service Interruptions
ALSC’s Nome, Kotzebue, and Utqiagvik offices are experiencing internet and phone service interruptions caused by a subsea fiber-optic network cable cut. The cut may take several weeks to repair and the interruptions are varied. We are doing our best to remain available to our clients and communities served by these offices, but there may be […]
May 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Hans Huggler
Hans Huggler has been an ALSC pro bono attorney since 2021, taking full-rep cases and providing both Brief Service and one-time consultations for ALSC clients. In 2023 he’s helped nearly 30 clients thus far obtain their SNAP (food stamp) benefits after a long delay in services. Thanks, Hans, for all you do! Why did you choose to […]
April 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Valerie Therrien
Valerie Therrien has been a pro bono attorney volunteer for more than 25 years, helping ALSC clients in Fairbanks with Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Debt Collection cases. Valerie is retiring from the practice of law; ALSC thanks her very much for her many years of pro bono service and looks forward to continuing working with […]
Jammin’ for Justice 2023
The 10th annual Jammin’ for Justice will be Thursday, April 27th, 2023 at Williwaw, featuring live music by the Jangle Bees and hosted by Hank VanDickerson! Join us for a night of dancing, fun and celebration of access to justice in the last frontier. Want to do TWICE as much good for justice in […]
March 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Julie Wrigley
ALSC’s Volunteer of the Month for March 2023 is Julie Wrigley! Julie has been an ALSC pro bono attorney since 2021, answering calls on the Landlord/Tenant Helpline. Thank you, Julie, for your pro bono service. Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? Since I’ve changed my primary career focus to educating college students about the […]
February 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Laura Hartz
Our February Volunteer of the Month is Laura Hartz! Laura has been a pro bono volunteer on ALSC’s Landlord/Tenant Helpline for two years, helping Alaskans navigate their housing issues throughout the pandemic. Thank you for your hard work, Laura! Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I chose to volunteer with ALSC because of […]
January 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Ericka O’Sullivan
Ericka O’Sullivan has been a pro bono attorney since 2021, providing one-time consultations to clients and taking full-representation pro bono cases. She is diligent, hard-working, and a joy to work with. Thanks, Ericka, for your pro bono service! Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? After clerking for several years, I was excited to […]
December 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Alexandra G. Foote-Jones
ALSC’s volunteer of the month is Alexandra G. Foote-Jones! A pro bono attorney for many years, Alexandra volunteers with ALSC by providing Probate consultations and helping to organize an annual Wills Clinic. Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I volunteer with ALSC because they started a probate clinic program and I have really […]
