Rose Stanley is an attorney living in Seattle. She has volunteered monthly as a pro bono attorney on ALSC’s Landlord/Tenant Helpline for more than a year. Thanks, Rose, for helping Alaskans statewide with their housing questions! Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I started volunteering with ALSC for several reasons. I believe in the mission […]
The Countdown Begins: 4 Weeks Until Giving Tuesday!
The holiday season is here, and we’re looking forward to all the wonderful things that come around this time of year: Time spent with loved ones, holiday celebrations, and Giving Tuesday! On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year, ALSC participates in a global movement that inspires us to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. This special […]
Request for Proposal (RFP): Pro Bono Department Assessment and Processes Audit
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) requests proposals from an experienced and qualified vendor (or vendors) who can conduct a detailed evaluation and assessment of ALSC’s pro bono program. This project is funded by a grant from the Legal Services Corporation. ALSC received a Legal Services Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant to fund a pro bono […]
October 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Tracy Dunn
ALSC’s October Volunteer of the Month is Tracy Dunn! Since beginning to volunteer with ALSC in 2015, Tracy has donated 491 pro bono hours over six cases. Thank you for your hard work, Tracy! Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC?I have always been encouraged to try new things, despite what is comfortable or […]
Partners in Justice 2022 Kickoff Event
If you share our passion for access to justice, we hope you’ll join us for our Partners in Justice kickoff event on Thursday, October 20 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Blues Central, the Williwaw speakeasy! Your support makes ALSC’s work possible, and we’re so excited to celebrate all that we are able to accomplish thanks to […]
September 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Sam Fortier
ALSC pro bono volunteer Sam Fortier helped ALSC secure a favorable Alaska Supreme Court opinion recently, clarifying that the Flores right to counsel applies to opposing parties in cases where a client is represented by ALSC’s pro bono attorneys, not just its staff attorneys. Sam agreed to represent a wife in a divorce case that […]
Comments Sought on Proposed Alaska Bar Rule 43.5
At its August 31 meeting, the Board of Governors voted to publish to the membership for comments proposed Alaska Bar Rule 43.5, which would permit non-lawyers trained and supervised by Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) to apply for a waiver from the Board of Governors to engage in the limited practice of law in the […]
A Fresh Start for the ALSC Kodiak Office
Kodiak residents in need have a new option for legal help: the ALSC Kodiak office, recently reopened to the public under the leadership of Supervising Attorney Teka Lamade. Following a year of serving clients remotely, the Kodiak office has reestablished a physical presence and resumed providing free legal services and education to the community. ALSC’s […]
July Free Legal Clinics
July 14: Pro Se (Do It Yourself) Divorce & Custody Clinic 1825 S. Chugach St., Palmer, 1:00-3:00 P.M. Alaska Family Services, Connect Mat-Su and Alaska Legal Services Corporation will host this clinic in person at Alaska Family Services on Thursday, July 14th, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Can’t make it? We’ll be back on these […]
July 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Erin Lillie
Our July volunteer of the month is Erin Lillie! Erin has supported ALSC in various ways over the years, including extensive pro bono work as well as serving on the ALSC board. Thank you for your hard work and support! Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I volunteer because I believe that I […]
