Justice For All Successfully Launched
The Tennessee Supreme Court launched a new website this week to provide the public with valuable resources to help navigate the court system. The new site, JusticeForAllTN.com, is intended to assist people with civil legal issues who cannot afford le...
Learn How to Tell Your Story with Power PLUS
Sherre Bishop presented at the 2011 Equal Justice University and delivered a noteworthy workshop from start to finish. Bishop offered tips on how to build blocks for communicating your organization’s story and how to engage listeners while telling yo...
Jim Sandman Speaks to Tennessee's Civil Legal Services Advocates
"I know your jobs are hard. I know the work load is crushing. I know the need seems like it will never be met and I know the substance of the work is stressful." Sandman addresses the Class of 2011 at the Equal Justice University with humor and empow...
Study Reports Women Have Self-Doubt About Professional Performance
There is an interesting article on the Harvard Busines Review website about a recent study, Ambition and Women at Work, that reports several ways women stunt their careers unintentionally of course. If you get some free time, take a moment ...
Advocate of the Year Awards 2011
This year, the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services presented the B. Riney Green Award to Russ Overby with Legal Aid Society and Beth Stricklin bates with West Tennessee Legal Services. The New Advocate of the Year Award was presented to ...
West Tennessee Legal Services Assists Veterans at Recent Outreach Program
West Tennessee Legal Services recently participated as a vendor at the Veterans Outreach program held in Jackson. The Tennessee Department of Veteran Affairs hosted the program at the National Guard Armory. Over a hundred veterans attended the event ...
LAS Gives Domestic Violence Victims Hope
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence estimates that 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year and one in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. Read 15 Signs Someone Migh...
Signs Someone Might Be Dangerous
15 Signs Someone Might Be Dangerous October has been officially recognized as Domestic Violence Month to bring awareness to the grave issue plaguing Tennessee and our nation. Legal Aid Society is working to spread the word to our fellow citizens. ...
LAS Seeking Spanish-Speaking Intake Specialist and Office Manager
The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening for a Spanish-Speaking Intake Specialist and Office Manager in its Nashville office. The specialist will complete intakes on potential Family Law clients and provide case handling and case management ass...
LAS Seeking Intake Specialist and Office Manager
Immediate Spanish-Speaking Intake Specialist and Office Manager Position Available in Nashville The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening for a Spanish-Speaking Intake Specialist and Office Manager in its Nashville office. The specialist w...