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Kozlowski Named LAS' Director of Advocacy


Legal Aid Society’s David Kozlowski Takes on New Role as Director of Advocacy NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 21, 2016 – Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today that David Kozlowsk...

500th Attorney Volunteer Joins Online TN Justice


Nearly 5 years into the project, Tennessee’s virtual legal advice clinic, www.onlineTNjustice.org, has reached a new milestone – 500 Tennessee attorneys have registered to volunteer with the site. Volunteers provide pro bono service by answering civi...

SMLS Seeks Staff Attorney


JOB ANNOUNCEMENT STAFF ATTORNEY Southern Migrant Legal Services (SMLS) – (Nashville office) A Project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) Background: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA), a non-profit law firm, seeks an employment-...

LAS-Murfreesboro Seeks Intake Worker


Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a full time Secretary/Intake Worker. See the description and how to apply below. Secretary/Intake Worker Job Description Position Title: Secretary/Intake Worke...

TN Well Represented at LSC' 2016 TIG Conference


Tennessee was well represented at Legal Services Corporation of America's 2016 Technology Innovation Grants conference. Attendees from Tennessee included Legal Aid of East Tennessee's Technology Director Dan Mullins, Legal Aid Society of Middle Tenne...

LAS-Columbia Seeks Full Time Attorney


Legal Aid Society has an immediate openings for an attorney in its Columbia office. The position will focus on health and public benefits law. The Nashville position will also focus on elder law. Practice in other areas of law, including domestic vio...

TALS Executive Director's Op-Ed Runs in Tenneassean


Ann Pruitt, executive director with the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) authored an opinion piece that has run in the 12/9/2015 edition of the Tennesseean newspaper. The piece, titled "How people in poverty can get free legal help in Ten...

Marshall County Wins Outstanding Activity Award for Most Innovative Program with TALS Assistance


Updated December 4, 2015 - The American Bar Association awarded the Marshall County Bar Association the Law Day 2015 Oustanding Activity Award for Most Innovative Program. The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services assisted the Marshall County Bar in ...

LAET Names New Executive Director


KNOXVILLE (November 24, 2015) – The Board of Directors of Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) announced today that Sheri A. Fox has been named Executive Director of the 26-county civil law firm. She replaces David R. Yoder, who retires on December 31...

TN Supreme Court & LAET Honor Attorney Pro Bono Service


Tennessee Supreme Court Members Join LAET to Honor Attorney Pro Bono Service BRISTOL, TN – Members of the Tennessee Supreme Court will join Legal Aid of East Tennessee to recognize volunteer service at a celebration dinner, Tuesday, November 17t...