Our June Volunteer of the Month is a former ALSC attorney who continues to volunteer with us! Thank you, Liz, for your unwavering support over the years. Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC?I left my job with ALSC after almost five years and I didn’t want to leave the work itself completely behind. […]
May 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Sarah Dronenburg
Sarah Dronenburg, a paralegal with Stoel Rives, recently volunteered to help ALSC file an Alaska Supreme Court brief. As any lawyer knows, writing an appellate brief is only half the battle. Sarah is a skilled paralegal that helped us cross the finish line by doing all of the work necessary to make the brief compliant […]
April 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Crystal Hill-Pennington
Crystal Hill-Pennington started volunteering as an advocate as a law student in 2020. She has completed several trainings with the ALSC advocate program and has assisted SNAP benefits and Wills clients in her time volunteering with us. She is generous with her volunteer time, diligent in her legal work, and develops an excellent rapport with […]
March 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Stephanie Rhoades
ALSC is fortunate to have Judge Stephanie Rhoades as a pro bono attorney. Judge Rhoades currently provides one-time consultations to ALSC clients presenting with a wide variety of civil legal matters. Thank you, Stephanie! Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I grew up in poverty and was privileged to be able to work my way through college and law school, […]
February 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Jane Mores
For the past few years, Jane Mores has been an active volunteer with ALSC, mainly as a pro bono attorney for our monthly Family Law Clinic in Southeast Alaska, a partnership with AWARE, a local domestic violence shelter. Jane has always been well-prepared and reliable, offering specialized assistance and advice to clients every month. Thank […]
Volunteer of the Month: Joe Reece
bono attorney with ALSC for 30+ years! Wow! His expertise and willingness to help ALSC clients is consistent and greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe, for all you do!
Volunteer of the Month: Sarah Schirack
Our November Volunteer of the Month is the amazing Sarah Schirack of Perkins Coie in Anchorage! Sarah most recently volunteered her considerable expertise as an appellate attorney, drafting the responding brief on behalf of our client in the Ninth Circuit in a highly contested and complex divorce & custody case involving domestic violence. Thank you […]
Volunteer of the Month: Scott A. Sterling
Congratulations to Scott Sterling, ALSC’s October Volunteer of the Month! Having been in practice for decades, Scott brings a wealth of experience to the table for ALSC’s clients, as well as a strong sense of empathy and compassion. He has always made himself available for pro bono work with ALSC, despite having a demanding private […]
June Volunteer of the Month: Mandee Mlcek
ALSC would like to thank Mandee for her commitment to helping those in need by volunteering with ALSC! Here is a little more about Mandee and why she is passionate about our work. Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I am a new attorney and when I approached a coworker about possible volunteer opportunities, he shared the positive […]
May Volunteer of the Month; William Baynard
ALSC is excited to recognize William Baynard as the May ALSC Volunteer of the Month! Here is more about William, and why he volunteers! “About two years ago, I decided to go back to school. I didn’t want to stop practicing law entirely and I wanted to maintain a connection to my home in Alaska […]
