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SLLS attorneys named to domestic violence program boards
The Metropolitan Center for Women and Children named Jacqueline Childers to its board. The center serves domestic violence vict...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/17/2012
 
 
SLLS board member receives distinguished service award for pro bono work
The Pro Bono Project conferred its 2011 Distinguished Service Award on SLLS board member Christopher Ralston, partner with Phelps Dunbar....
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/17/2012
 
 
SLLS joins GNOFHAC to offer fair housing training
SLLS will join the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center on December 7 to offer a "Fair Housing University" for housing man...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/18/2011
 
 
Bernadette D'Souza to talk about relationships at 2012 Louisiana Diversity Conference
"Marriage and Relationships: the Good, Bad [sic] and the Ugly," will include words from Bernadette D'Souza, managing attorney of...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/26/2011
 
 
SLLS' catches bouquet from Gambit for Orleans Parish Title Clearing Project
SLLS and its partners scored a big thumbs up in Gambit's "Bouquets & Brickbats" column. The spot mentioned the new Orlea...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/21/2011
 
 
New Legal Aid Office Opens (SLLS Baton Rouge expansion)
"New Legal Aid Office opens" discusses SLLS' new Baton Rouge office and its managing attorney.
 
WAFB.com - 07/18/2011
 
 
Legal aid service opens BR office
 Legal aid service opens BR office
 
The Advocate - 07/18/2011
 
 
Bernadette D'Souza to chair Louisiana Bar Foundation's Development Committee
The Louisiana Bar Foundation selected Bernadette D'Souza to chair its Development Committee, which raises funds for grant p...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/13/2011
 
 
Mark Moreau speaks to pro bono lawyers about housing law
SLLS co-director Mark Moreau was one of the presenters for "Housing Law: How You Can Help, " a recent Pro Bono Academy CLE semi...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/25/2011
 
 
SLLS spring break volunteer awarded Judge Jan M. Schlesinger Scholarship
"A celebration of the Burlington County Bar: Law Day 2011," notes the scholarship awarded to Jacquie T. Huynh-Linenberg, who volunteered with SLLS' Housing Law Unit.
 
South Jersey Local News - 05/17/2011
 
 
Mark Moreau speaks at national conference on racial and ethnic fairness in courts
SLLS Co-Director Mark Moreau addressed the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts at the organization's Apri...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/10/2011
 
 
Louisiana Supreme Court rules that debt collector can't enforce arbitration award without proof that consumer agreed to arbitration
Find the Louisiana Supreme Court's opinion here.&n...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/16/2011
 
 
ABA invites Mark Moreau to write chapter about disaster-related tax issues
The ABA invited SLLS Co-Director Mark Moreau to write a chapter about disaster-related tax issues for the next edition of Effect...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 02/17/2011
 
 
Jonathan Wolfson joins SLLS' Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Jonathan Wolfson is a new volunteer attorney with our Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. Jonathan is a 2010 graduate of the University of Virginia Law...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 02/17/2011
 
 
Robert Braun receives Liman Fellowship to work with SLLS
Yale Law School's Arthur Liman Public Interest Program awarded Robert Braun a fellowship to work with Southeast L...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 02/15/2011
 
 
New Orleans Bar and Grille Benefit for SLLS-- March 26
The Young Lawyers Section of the New Orleans Bar Association holds its Bar and Grille benefit for Southeast Louisiana Legal Services on M...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 02/15/2011
 
 
Regional event to help foreclosure victims set for February 19 im Amite
SLLS will participate in this Homeownership Preservation Resource Fair.
 
ActionNews17 - 02/08/2011
 
 
The Greater New Orleans Foundation lauds former SLLS attorney Laura Tuggle
The Greater New Orleans Foundation profiled former SLLS  attorney Laura Tuggle as one of its "Eight Outstanding Social Entrepre...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/27/2011
 
 
New attorneys join SLLS for oil spill and tax work.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services is pleased to announce that Timothy McEvoy and Titus Lin have joined the firm:  ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/07/2011
 
 
SLLS awarded Technology Initiative Grant to develop multimedia presentations.
SLLS has been awarded a TIG (Technology Initiative Grant) to develop inexpensive multimedia resources using free and low-cost tools.  The ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/14/2010
 
 
Talya Bergeron named president of the board of directors for the Southeast Spouse Abuse Program
SLLS attorney Talya Bergeron is the new president of the board of directors for the Southeast Spouse Abuse Program. Tayla is a staff attorney in ou...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/10/2010
 
 
Anthony Sartorio honored by The Pro Bono Project
The Pro Bono Project honored SLLS attorney Anthony Sartorio at its 2010 Volunteer Appreciation event. Tony, an SLLS Equal Justice Works A...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/10/2010
 
 
Lifeline for abuse victims: An editorial

Lifeline for abuse victims: An editorial, noting SLLS role in a new initiative to combat family violence.

 
The Times-Picayune - 11/16/2010
 
 
Margaret Morley recognized for domestic violence work
The St. Bernard Battered Women's Program honored SLLS attorney Margaret Morley for her "tireless work and dedication to the women and...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/15/2010
 
 
Mark Moreau speaks at national legal aid conference
SLLS Co-Director Mark Moreau was a panelist during the seminar "Hurricane Katrina: a Five-Year Retrospective," at the...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/15/2010
 
 
The Lens: Even with plenty of subsidized housing, most still clustered in poorest areas

Even with plenty of subsidized housing, most still clustered in poorest areas. Quotes Amanda Golob, staff attorney with the New Orleans office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.

 
The Lens - 11/11/2010
 
 
For some homeowners, disputes with lenders over flood insurance proceeds lead to foreclosure
Times-Picayune article quoting Lauren Bartlett, staff attorney with SLLS' New Orleans office.
 
The Times-Picayune - 11/02/2010
 
 
Article features SLLS collaboration to combat domestic abuse

Center gets it together for victims

It coordinates aid for domestic abuse

 
This Times-Picayune piece features collaborative effort among SLLS and others to combat domestic violence.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/01/2010
 
 
Prof Finds Support at the White House (Domestic Violence Issues)
Prof Finds Support at the White House (Domestic Violence Issues) The piece mentions collaboration among the Domestic Violence Clinic at Tulane University Law School, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, and the firm of Adams and Reese.  
 
Tulane University -- New Wave - 10/29/2010
 
 
Landrieu attends White House ceremony to launch government-wide response to domestic violence

"Landrieu attends White House ceremony to launch government-wide response to domestic violence." The story notes SLLS' role.

Watch the speeches here.

 
The Times-Picayune - 10/27/2010
 
 
LSC Board Hears From Grantees on Legal Aid Challenges
Including comments from SLLS Co-Director Mark Moreau, who talked about the impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.
 
LSC - 10/25/2010
 
 
Did FEMA deny you housing money after Katrina or Rita?

You may get up to $2500 under a class action lawsuit called &l...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/13/2010
 
 
SLLS teams up with NOBA for Health Fair
SLLS will help out the New Orleans Bar Association, sponsor of this health fair at Touro Hospital.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/13/2010
 
 
Reflections on a Pro Bono Fly-Out Week in New Orleans
Harvard Law School dtudents share their experiences during a week at SLLS.
 
Harvard Law Record - 10/12/2010
 
 
SLLS a partner for Northshore Foreclosure Awareness and Homeownership Resource Fair
See The Times-Picayune piece about this event and SLLS' participation.
 
The Times-Picayune - 10/07/2010
 
 
Jones Walker Swings Into First Place at NOBA Golf Tournament for SLLS
Golfers were out in force at this New Orleans Bar Association benefit for SLLS.  
 
New Orleans Bar Association - 10/04/2010
 
 
Four Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps attorneys join SLLS
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/10/2010
 
 
Pro Bono Net Wins 2010 InnovAction Award for LawHelp Interactive
Pro Bono Net won the 2010 InnovAction Award for LawHelp Interactive, the service that hosts interactive forms used by legal services programs acr...
 
College of Law Practice Management - 09/02/2010
 
 
Government aid to Katrina residents often helps most affluent

"Government aid to Katrina residents often helps most affluent," featuring Laura Tuggle, former managing attorney of the Housing Unit in SLLS' New Orleans office. 

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 08/31/2010
 
 
New Orleans' Public Housing Slowly Evolving

"New Orleans' Public Housing Slowly Evolving," featuring former SLLS New Orleans Housing Unit Manager Laura Tuggle.

 
NPR - 08/31/2010
 
 
A tribute to excellence--Laura Tuggle's legal aid career at SLLS and NOLAC

On August 27, 2010 Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the New Orleans Housing Law Unit, leaves SLLS to become Gen...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 08/23/2010
 
 
New York Times notes SLLS in piece about deferred law firm associates' public interest work
"Young Lawyers Turn to Public Service...
 
The New York Times/Comments by SLLS - 08/20/2010
 
 
Bar President Boosts SLLS' Strong ATJ Presence with Host of SLLS Attorneys; Moreau Named to Steering Committee
Michael Patterson, president of the Louisiana State Bar Association, named SLLS Co-director Mark Moreau to LSBA's Access ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 08/17/2010
 
 
SLLS' Tuggle, PolicyLink Collaborate on Housing Essay
Community Action: Bringing People Home ...
 
PolicyLink and SLLS - 08/12/2010
 
 
Thompson, Tuttle and Marcello named as managing attorneys
SLLS is pleased to announce that Ranie Thompson, Paul Tuttle and Sarah McMorris Marcello are managing attorneys at Southeast L...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 08/05/2010
 
 
Rutgers-Camden Law Students Score Legal Win for Woman Facing Eviction in New Orleans
Students from Rutgers-Camden Law School describe the value of their volunteer work with SLLS.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/22/2010
 
 
HANO turns foe into friend
HANO turns foe into friend [SLLS' Laura Tuggle to be general counsel for embattled housing agency, ending her term as Managing Attorney with Housing Law Unit in SLLS' New Orleans office.]  See HANO's press release here.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/22/2010
 
 
Oil Spill: Aug. 6 Plaquemines and St. Bernard Mortgage Relief Fairs
Oil Spill: Plaquemines and St. Bernard Mortgage Relief Fairs
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/20/2010
 
 
YouTube: SLLS Attorneys Discuss Homelessness on WBOK
See the YouTube videos of Rita Pereira and Jesse Lind, SLLS attorneys who discussed homelessness on WBOK.  Rita is the managing attorney of SLLS'...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/12/2010
 
 
WBOK Foreclosure Segment with Lauren Bartlett
SLLS staff attorney Lauren Bartlett will talk about the foreclosure process and options for homeowners on WBOK. Tune in Tuesday (July 13th) ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/12/2010
 
 
Mark Moreau speaks to IRS Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
SLLS Co-Director Mark Moreau spoke to the the Internal Revenue Service's Region Three Taxpayer Advocacy Panel at its May 2010 meeti...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/28/2010
 
 
Mark Moreau Receives Social Justice Award
SLLS Co-Director Mark Moreau received a Social Justice Award from A Community Voice at its June 2010 celebration of 40 years o...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2010
 
 
YouTube Video Promotes SLLS' appearance on WBOK
YouTube Video Promotes SLLS' appearance on WBOK.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/15/2010
 
 
Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellowships Available at SLLS
Three Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellowships are available with SLLS for the 2010-11 term. See the Employment page o...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/09/2010
 
 
WWL TV: Northshore homeowners facing foreclosure can get help at Saturday fair

Northshore homeowners facing foreclosure can get help at Saturday fair --SLLS participated in this event.

SLLS attorneys Lauren Bartlett and Ranie Thompson helped to organize this event. Lauren gave a presentation to roughly 180 people.  
 
WWL TV - 06/07/2010
 
 
Louisiana Law Clinics Left Waiting on Payment from State
CityBusiness piece quoting SLLS Co-Director Mark Moreau about unpaid Road Home work.
 
CityBusiness (New Orleans) - 06/03/2010
 
 
Lauren Bartlett featured in "Keeping Your Home in Difficult Times"
The St. Tammany Parish Web site features a page called "Keeping Your Ho...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/18/2010
 
 
And the winner is . . . SLLS Dish
SLLS won "Best Overall" for its grilled lamb with charmoula curry at the 2010 Young Lawyers Bar & Grille cookoff at City Park.  ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/17/2010
 
 
SLLS welcomes 35 summer law clerks

SLLS is pleased to announce its l...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/12/2010
 
 
SLLS Volunteer Elizabeth R. Cayton Wins Brian P. McSherry Community Service Award
Elizabeth R. Cayton, a volunteer with SLLS' housing and family law units, is the recipient of this year's Brian P. McSherry Community Ser...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/12/2010
 
 
SLLS Board Member Ray Steib elected to seat on the 24th Judicial District Court
Ray Steib was elected recently to a judgeship on the 24th Judicial District Court, one of the largest courts of general jurisd...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/10/2010
 
 
May 15 Bar and Grille Fundraiser for SLLS
On Saturday, May 15th, from 1 pm to 5 pm, the Young Lawyers Section of the New Orleans Bar Association will hold its annual Bar and...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/10/2010
 
 
SLLS recieves grant for low-income taxpayer clinic.
See the list of recipients nationwide.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/28/2010
 
 
SLLS tackles foreclosure and more at North Shore outreach event
On June 5, 2010, a team of SLLS attorneys and staff will reach out to North Shore residents with home ownership issues, including foreclosure. The Nor...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/26/2010
 
 
New Automated Self Help Forms on www.lawhelp.org/la

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/15/2010
 
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Launches Pro Se Uncontested Divorce Clinics
The Hammond and Covington offices of Southeas...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/15/2010
 
 
SLLS Attorney Roxanne Newman to Address Domestic Violence Issues for Basic Divorce Mediation CLE
Roxanne Newman, a staff attorney in SLLS' Covington office, will be a presenter at the 2010 Basic Divorce Mediation Training at Loyola University...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/14/2010
 
 
Pushed Out and Pushing Back in New Orleans
"Pushed Out and Pushing Back in New Orlean...
 
ColorLines - 04/09/2010
 
 
Hurricane recovery grant program is not for everyone, but is accomplishing its goals
"Hurricane recovery grant program is not for everyone, but is accomplishing its goals," from The Times-Picayune, quoting Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit in SLLS' New Orleans office.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/05/2010
 
 
SLLS Gets High Marks from Alternative Spring Break Bloggers
Students from Santa Clara University School of Law share their Alternative Spring Break stories on their blog.
 
Santa Clara University School of Law - 03/05/2010
 
 
SLLS Attorneys on the Equal Justice Works Blog
Here are recent Equal Justice Works blog entries by Amanda
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/04/2010
 
 
SLLS awarded grant from LBF, North Shore Community Partnership Panel
SLLS is among the 2010 recipients of grants from the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF), including support for childrens' legal services. Look
 
SLLS  - 02/23/2010
 
 
Lauren Bartlett to speak at the East Baton Rouge Housing Preservation Resource Fair
Lauren Bartlett will speak at the East Baton Rouge Housing Prevention Resource Fair on February 20, 2010. Lauren focuses on foreclosures in her work a...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 02/03/2010
 
 
Association for Public Interest Law Annual Spring Break
Read all about the Association for Public Interest Law Annual Spring Break program at Rutgers School of Law/Camden. In March 2010, students from Rutgers School of Law will volunteer at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
 
Rutgers School of Law (Camden) - 02/01/2010
 
 
SLLS Attorneys Join SALT Talks
These SALT talks refer to the Society of American Law Teachers -- SLL...
 
SLLS - 01/11/2010
 
 
SLLS' Bernadette D'Souza to join panel at AALS annual meeting.
Bernadette D'Souza, managing attorney of the Family Law Unit of SLLS' New Orleans office, will be a panelist at the 2010 annual meeting of the As...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/05/2010
 
 
2008 recipients of North Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Service Awards include Georgiana L. Yonuschot, who worked with SLLS after Katrina.
2008 recipients of these North Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Service Awards include Georgiana L. Yonuschot, who worked with SLLS after Katrina.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/04/2010
 
 
HUD Lauds SLLS, Housing Authorities, HUD Staff as Disaster Housing Program for Families Displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Ends
"HUD Lauds SLLS, Housing Authorities, HUD Staff as Disaster Housing Program for Families Displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Ends," from HUD.gov, including accolades received by Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
 
HUD - 12/22/2009
 
 
Darlene Bewley to Run SLLS' New Children’s Legal Services Project
Darlene Bewley has joined SLLS as the managing attorney of SLLS' new Children's Legal Services project. This new project...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/11/2009
 
 
SLLS publishes revised Federal Tax Law Manual
SLLS has revised its guide to federal tax law practice for Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, legal aid and pro bono attorneys.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/03/2009
 
 
Rita Pereira and Jesse Lind Offer Training to NO AIDS Task Force Housing Support Social Services
Rita Pereira, managing attorney of the SLLS' Homeless Advocacy Unit, and SLLS...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/02/2009
 
 
Laura Tuggle Addresses Homeless Prevention Rapid Rehousing Training Event; Also Slated to Speak at AALS Meeting
Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit of SLLS' New Orleans office addressed those attending a December 2 Homeless...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/02/2009
 
 
100+ Public Interest Attorneys Attend Annual Justice Community Conference
 
Louisiana State Bar Association - 12/02/2009
 
 
SLLS to receive new grant to represent neglected children
In 2010, we will receive a grant to represent neglected children in child in need of care proceedings in Slidell, Jefferson, St. Be...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/19/2009
 
 
U.N. official studies housing shortage
"U.N. official studies housing shortage," from The Times-Picayune, quoting Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit in SLLS' New Orleans office.
 
The Times-Picayune - 11/09/2009
 
 
Work and Home: Should tenants be required to work if they want to live in New Orleans' new public housing complexes?
 
Bestofneworleans.com (gambit) - 10/20/2009
 
 
NOPD Officer to Get His Job Back
Find out more about this SLLS case on our Pro Bono Net site (member login required).
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/19/2009
 
 
"Dear Mr. President: Locals have wish list for Obama's visit"
"Dear Mr. President: Locals have wish list for Obama's visit," including material from Laura Tuggle, managing unit of SLLS' New Orleans housing law unit.
 
The Times-Picayune - 10/15/2009
 
 
Bartlett, Williams, Tuttle and Moreau speak at Justice Community Conference
SLLS attorneys Lauren Bartlett, David Williams, Paul Tuttle and Mark Moreau taught four seminars at Louisiana's recent 2009 Justice...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/13/2009
 
 
Does N.O. have too much subsidized housing?
"Does N.O. have too m...
 
The Times-Picayune - 10/12/2009
 
 
Public housing turnaround expert chosen to lead New Orleans housing authority
"Public housing turnaround expert chosen to lead New Orleans housing authority," from The Times-Picayune, mentioning Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the housing unit in SLLS' New Orleans office.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/12/2009
 
 
Laura Tuggle named to HANO advisory panel
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has named Laura Tuggle, to a 13-member advisory panel to help new HUD managers reform the Housing Authority of New Orleans. Laura Tuggle is the managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit in Southeast Louisiana Legal Services' New Orleans office, and has represented public housing tenants for more than 15 years. Ms. Tuggle has received national and state awards for her advocacy on behalf of public and other subsidized housing tenants.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/11/2009
 
 
Housing voucher office opens in Algiers amid criticism
"Housing voucher office opens in Algiers amid criticism," quoting Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit of SLLS" New Orleans office.
 
The Times-Picayune - 10/08/2009
 
 
United States Department of Justice awards domestic violence legal aid grant to SLLS
The US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, has awarded SLLS a grant to provide legal aid to domestic violence ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/24/2009
 
 
Supreme Court appoints Bernadette D'Souza to Committee on Bar Admissions
The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed Bernadette D'Souza to a five-year term on its Committee on Bar Admissions.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/24/2009
 
 
Jacqeline Childers, Eugenio Labadie & Nevin Smith join SLLS as volunteers
Recent law school graduates, Jacqueline Childers, Eugenio Labadie and Nevin Smith are volunteering at our New Orleans office.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/21/2009
 
 
Hardell Ward & Elena Perez join SLLS as staff attorneys
Hardell Ward and Elena Perez have joined SLLS as staff attorneys. Hardell Ward has a law degree from Tul...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/16/2009
 
 
United Way awards housing grant to SLLS
United Way of Greater New Orleans has awarded a $72,000 grant to SLLS for the 2009 fiscal year. Thi...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/15/2009
 
 
Jennifer Romig joins SLLS as Public Interest Fellow
Jennifer Romig has joined SLLS as a Public Interest Fellow for one year. She will work in our Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, which han...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/14/2009
 
 
Richard Ahamad featured in Louisiana Bar Journal
Our staff attorney Richard Ahamad is featured in the Louisiana Bar Journal's recent article, "Gaining Job Experience, Contacts...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/13/2009
 
 
"FEMA trailer symbol of post-Katrina Catch-22 in Harvey"
"FEMA trailer symbol of post-Katrina Catch-22 in Harvey" from The Times-Picayune quotes Alice Riener, an attorney in the housing unit of SLLS' New Orleans office.
 
The Times-Picayune - 09/09/2009
 
 
"HANO Section 8 voucher process revised after complaints" quotes SLLS attorney Laura Tuggle.
"HANO Section 8 voucher process revised after complaints" from The Times-Picayune quotes Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the housing unit in the New Orleans office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/03/2009
 
 
LSC Turns 35: President Barack Obama issues Proclamation
Read President Barack Obama's proclamation on the 35th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation. Here is an excerpt: "Because economically vulnerable communities continue to face an unmet need for legal services, my Administration has supported increased funding for the LSC. I have also recommended lifting several unnecessary restrictions on funding so that more people can receive assistance. These changes are critical to the organization's mission and work."
 
The White House -- President Barack Obama - 07/28/2009
 
 
"Donation slump could hinder disaster assistance" quotes Laura Tuggle
Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the housing unit in the New Orleans office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, is quoted in "Donation slump could hinder disaster assistance" by the Associated Press.
 
The Associated Press (AP) - 07/22/2009
 
 
Times-Picayune: Laura Tuggle discusses St. Bernard housing needs
Read "Housing debate in St. Bernard reflects post-Katrina landscape" from The Times-Picayune. The piece quotes Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the housing unit in the New Orleans office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/20/2009
 
 
Mark Moreau participates in ABA Recession Caucus
Our co-director Mark Moreau participated in the American Bar Association's June 27, 2009 Caucus on the Recession and the Legal Prof...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/19/2009
 
 
Laura Tuggle quoted in "Rents Rise as HANO trudges through transition ..."
Laura Tuggle was quoted in The Times-Picayune's "
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/14/2009
 
 
Bernadette D'Souza Reappointed Chair of Louisiana Bar Foundation's Judicial Liaison Committee

Bernadette D'Souza has been reappointed as Chair...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2009
 
 
Fox News quotes Sarah McMorris Marcello about $1 FEMA trailers
See the
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2009
 
 
Laura Tuggle quoted in The Advocate about housing aid
See this article from The Advocate, quoting SLLS attorn...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2009
 
 
Mark Moreau quoted by New Orleans CityBusiness about Legal Aid fiscal woes
New Orleans CityBusiness
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2009
 
 
Sydney Morning Herald quotes Laura Tuggle about $1 FEMA trailers
"Saved from eviction, Katrina survivors to buy caravans for a buck," from
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2009
 
 
The Times Picayune quotes Laura Tuggle in "'No official plan' yet, but change rumbles through Iberville housing complex"
Click here
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2009
 
 
Laura Tuggle quoted in Los Angeles Times' "Hurricane victims get chance to buy trailers for as little as $1"
Read this piece from the
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2009
 
 
Laura Tuggle quoted in New York Times' "Katrina Victims Will Not Have to Vacate Trailers"
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2009
 
 
Kim Boyle, Former Board Member, Installed as State Bar President
Kim Boyle, a former New Orleans Legal Assistance board member, was installed as the President of the Louisiana State Bar Associatio...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/16/2009
 
 
SLLS publishes its 2009 Tax Practice Manual
Our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic has released its 2009 revised edition of "Tax Practice for Legal Services and Pro Bono Attorney...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/09/2009
 
 
Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints SLLS Attorneys to Pro Se Litigant Task Force
The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed SLLS attorneys Mark Moreau, Bernadette D'Souza and Lisa Stansky to i...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/08/2009
 
 
SLLS Law Clerks Selected as Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Participants
Law students Sai Lui, Megan McAllen, William McQueen, Anne-Marie Mitchell, Haim Echevveri, Sean Burke and Robert Whiting have been ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/29/2009
 
 
Sean Burke receives American Bar Association Fellowship to intern at SLLS
Sean Burke received a John J. Curtin Fellowship from the American Bar Association to work with SLLS' homeless advocacy project.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/24/2009
 
 
Pat Vance Named to SLLS Board
The New Orleans Bar Association has named R. Patrick Vance to the Board of Directors of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/22/2009
 
 
SLLS Board Member Receives Friend of Pro Bono Award

Our Board member Christopher Ralston received the 2009 Friend of Pro Bono Award from the Louisiana State Bar Associati...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/21/2009
 
 
Brian P. McSherry Award goes to former SLLS law clerk
This year's Brian P. McSherry Community Service Award was bestowed on Eric Morely, a former law clerk for the Consumer Law Unit of SL...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/18/2009
 
 
Our Attorneys Speak at American Bar Association Conference
Our attorneys, Bernadette D'Souza and Mark Moreau, spoke at the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Spring Conference 2...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/16/2009
 
 
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic News
Our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic has already won $1 million in tax savings or refunds for taxpayers in the first 4 months of 2009.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/16/2009
 
 
2009 Summer Clerkship Program Kicks Off
This summer's law student clerkship program looks better than ever. SLLS will have at least 28 summer law clerks working at its 4 o...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/16/2009
 
 
Los Angeles Times Reports on Looming Trailer Evictions for Katrina Survivors
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/07/2009
 
 
2009 Pro Bono Awards Announced
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LSBA Access to Justice Committee - 05/05/2009
 
 
NOBA Cookoff a Winner for SLLS
Pork tenderloin scored in more ways than one at the Seventh Annual New Orleans Bar & Grille, a fundraiser sponsored by the New Orle...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/09/2009
 
 
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/03/2009
 
 
New Food Assistance in Stimulus Bill
Louisiana residents needing help to feed their families will benefit from the stimulus bill passed in February.  The number of food stamp recipie...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 02/26/2009
 
 
Alice Riener Explains DHAP Crisis on WWL-TV
Alice Riener appeared on WWL-TV to talk about the serious issues facing Katrina and Rita survivors who participate in the Disast...
 
WWL-TV - 02/16/2009
 
 
John Parchman Speaks at ABA Tax Section's Midyear Meeting
John K. Parchman was a key participant at the January 2009 midyear meeting of the Ame...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 01/12/2009
 
 
Making Groceries -- Money Saving Savvy
Food bills seem higher than ever. Click
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/08/2009
 
 
Mark Moreau, John Parchman talk about taxes, disasters and homelessness at LITC conference.
Mark Moreau and John Parchman addressed tax issues faced by low-income people at a recent ABA meeting in Washington, D.C. The meeting included the&nbs...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/17/2008
 
 
Former New Orleans Legal Assistance Law Clerk Anh Cao Elected to United States Congress
Anh "Joseph" Cao was elected to the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's Second Congressional District. Mr. Cao i...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/07/2008
 
 
Staff Attorney Positions availabe at our Hammond and Marrero Offices
We have staff attorney positions available in our Hammond and Marrero offices.  The Hammond at...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/06/2008
 
 
New Orleans' Bread for the World to Honor Laura Tuggle
This year's Lindy Boggs' Hunger Awareness Award is going to Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit at...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/12/2008
 
 
Gulf Coast Justice Retreat Targets Young Leaders
Biloxi was the spot for young leaders across the gulf coast working on community justice issues. Lauren Bartlett, Jauna Crear, Amanda Furst, ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/12/2008
 
 
Bernadette D'Souza to Chair NOBA Family Law Committee
Bernadette D'Souza will chair the Family Law Committee of the New Orleans Bar Association. Bernadette is the managing attorney of the Family Law ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/03/2008
 
 
Social Security Class Action Filed
A nationwide class action against the Social Security Administration was filed in October.  Disabled and elderly people lose their benefits ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/29/2008
 
 
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/29/2008
 
 
Sarah J. Campbell Speaks at Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
Sarah J. Campbell was the featured speaker at a recent candlelight vigil sponsored by Domestic Violence Education and Support (D.O.V.E.S., I...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/20/2008
 
 
National Lawyers Guild Hears from Jauna Crear and Lauren Bartlett
Those gathered for the 2008 National Lawyers Guild Conference in Detroit heard Jauna Crear and Lauren Bartlett's presentation: "The Freedom S...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/20/2008
 
 
Governor's Executive Order BJ 08-92 briefly suspends some evictions
The Governor's Executive Order BJ 08-92 will give relief to some tenants who face eviction in early September 2008 because of Hurri...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/11/2008
 
 
All offices closed on September 4 and 5 due to Hurricane Gustav. Staff who need to work on September 5 may use the New Orleans office which now has power. Call Hammond office to see if power on Friday at Hammond office. We will try to restore computers at New Orleans and Hammond offices on September 5. Staff access to New Orleans office is available subject to any city curfews. Building may close at 6 pm. All offices expected to reopen on Monday, September 8 for full public business.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/02/2008
 
 
USA Today quotes NOLAC housing attorney about roadblocks for displaced Katrina survivors
USA Today turned to Alice Riener, Housing Unit staff attorney with New Orleans Legal Assistance (an office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Servi...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 08/26/2008
 
 
ABA Pro Bono Publico Award to Womble Carlyle lawyer who helped Katrina and Rita survivors
Craig Cannon, member of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, was one of the recipients of the Pro Bono Publico Award issued by the ABA Stand...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 08/26/2008
 
 
John Parchman talks to ABA tax lawyers about EIC audits
NOLAC attorney John Parchman recently addressed the Section of Taxation at its mid-year meeting in Washington, D.C. His presentation covered audits by...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 08/22/2008
 
 
CTC VISTA member joins SLLS for LawHelp rural outreach project

Meghan Daniels, a new ...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/07/2008
 
 
Good work on the Gulf Coast: Pro Bono Net newsletter promotes Student Hurricane Network
The Student Hurricane Netw...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/01/2008
 
 
Laura Tuggle tells U.S. House subcommittee about region's housing woes
Laura Tuggle recently testified about the region's affordable housing crisis before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opp...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/09/2008
 
 
Equal Justice Conference hears from Ranie Thompson
Ranie Thompson described the lasting impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita at the May 2008 Equal Justice Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The wor...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/20/2008
 
 
Pass it on: law clerks have good words for NOLAC/SLLS
 
New Orleans Legal Assistance, an office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/20/2008
 
 
NPR: Road Home is Rough for People with Title Problems
Road Home is Rough for People with Title Problems: Cl...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/05/2008
 
 
State Bar Honors Bernadette D'Souza With Pro Bono Career Award
The Louisiana State Bar Association has honored Bernadette D'Souza with a Career Pro Bono Award.  Managing attorney of the Family Law Unit in NOL...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/05/2008
 
 
Bernadette D'Souza Selected for State Bar Award

Our attorney, Bernadette D'Souza, has been selected by the State Bar Association ...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/25/2008
 
 
Our Attorneys Speak at Statewide Housing Conferences

David Koen gave the keynote speech at the April 9 HUD Fair Housing--Fair Lending Conference in Shreveport. Mr. Koen's ...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/25/2008
 
 
LawHelp.org Nominated for 2008 Webby Award - Best Law Site

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/09/2008
 
 
Brian Lenard Named to Board of Directors -- National Center for Survivor Agency and Justice
Brian Lenard, co-director of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, has been named to serve on the Board of Directors of the national Center for Survivor...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/02/2008
 
 
UT Law Students Use Winter Break for Katrina Legal Aid
 
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 02/07/2008
 
 
Ranie Thompson Trains Boston Volunteers on FEMA Recoupment Appeals

Our attorney Ranie Thompson spoke to 74 Boston area attorneys and law students about FEMA recoupment appeals at the Ma...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/31/2008
 
 
2008 Poverty Guidelines and Free Legal Services -- Update
Whether a person can get free legal help from some legal aid and legal services programs depends on his or her income. The income guidelines ar...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/29/2008
 
 
Bernadette D’Souza to Receive AWA Professionalism Award
The New Orleans chapter of the Association of Women Attorneys has chosen Bernadette D’Souza to receive the prestigious Michaelle Pitard Wynne Pro...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/14/2007
 
 
Bernadette D'Souza Recognized for Work on ABA Standards of Practice

Our managing attorney, Bernadette D'Souza, has been recognized for her work on the American Bar Association's new Stan...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/26/2007
 
 
Northeastern Law Students Complete Fall Externships
Northeastern law students, Caitlin Egleson, Lauren Frankel and Jennifer Schlissel recently completed  full-time 11 week extern...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/26/2007
 
 
Ardis Agosto, Maureen Morrow, Alice Riener Join SLLS as Attorneys

Ardis Agosto, Maureen Morrow and Alice Riener have joined Southeast Louisiana Legal Services as staff attorneys. Agost...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/14/2007
 
 
Mark Moreau Speaks at National Legal Aid Conference
Our co-director, Mark Moreau, spoke at two seminars at the November 2007 National Legal Aid & Defender Association annual confe...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/14/2007
 
 
Jauna Crear Named as Pro Bono Counsel for Katrina Volunteers

Jauna Crear has been named as our Pro Bono Counsel to coordinate Katrina volunteer attorneys and law students.

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/18/2007
 
 
Lisa Stansky Named as Statewide Website Coordinator for LawHelp and Probono.net

Our attorney, Lisa Stansky, has been named as the Website Coordinator for the statewide LawHelp.org/la and probono.net...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/18/2007
 
 
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/05/2007
 
 
Consumer Advocacy Clinic Re-Opens

The Tulane Law School Community Service Program will re-open a Consumer Advocacy Clinic at New Orleans Legal Assistanc...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/14/2007
 
 
Lisa Stansky Named As Statewide Website Coordinator of LawHelp and Probono.net

Our attorney, Lisa Stansky, has been named as the Website Coordinator for the statewide LawHelp.org/la and probono.net...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/14/2007
 
 
Ranie Thompson Speaks on National CBS Evening News about FEMA Recoupments

Our attorney, Ranie Thompson, and her client, Shelia Moore, appeared on the nationwide August 31, 2007 CBS Evening New...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/12/2007
 
 
Summer 2007 Pro Bono Attorney Heroes Make a Difference at Our Offices

Pro bono attorneys from 4 of America's largest law firms worked with New Orleans Legal Assistance this summer. They ma...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/05/2007
 
 
Outstanding 2007 Summer Law Clerk Program Concludes

This year, we set a record for the best summer law clerk program ever. We had 21 full time and several part-time ...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/05/2007
 
 
Bernadette D'Souza Appointed to Bar Foundation Judicial Liaison Committee

Bernadette D'Souza, has been appointed to the Judicial Liaison Committee of the Louisiana  Bar Foundation by its ...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/05/2007
 
 
Our Attorneys Speak on Tax Appeal Rights at National IRS Conference
John Parchman and Mark Moreau, who handle tax cases in our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, spoke to 300 Internal Revenu...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 08/16/2007
 
 
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/30/2007
 
 
Bernadette D'Souza Chairs a Family Justice Center Work Group

Our attorney, Bernadette D'Souza, has been selected as the Chair for the Service Delivery System Work Group for the Ne...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/23/2007
 
 
SLLS Attorneys Write Articles for Louisiana Bar Journal

Our attorneys wrote 3 articles for the February/March 2007 issue of the Louisiana Bar Journal.

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/15/2007
 
 
Spring 2007 National Conference Presentations on Katrina Issues

Our attorneys recently made 3 presentations at national conferences.

In February, Lau...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/15/2007
 
 
What's New on LawHelp?
Check here for news articles about your legal rights and new self-help ...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 02/08/2007
 
 
What's New On LawHelp? (Jan)
Check here for news articles about your legal rights and new self-help...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/20/2006
 
 
National Housing Award for Katrina Work

At their 2006 national conference in Washington, D.C., the Housing Justice Network and National Housing Law Proje...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/12/2006
 
 
Our Attorneys Speak at National Conferences

In November and December 2006, our attorneys spoke at several national conferences of legal services advocates.

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/04/2006
 
 
John Tye Named As Skadden Fellow

John Tye has been named as a Skadden Fellow to work at the New Orleans Legal Assistance office of Southeast Louisiana ...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/08/2006
 
 
Sarah McMorris Appointed as Equal Justice Works Katrina Fellow

Sarah McMorris has been appointed as an Equal Justice Works Katrina Fellow to wor...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/02/2006
 
 
Ranie Thompson Appointed as Equal Justice Works Katrina Fellow
Ranie Thompson has been appointed as an Equal Justice Works Katrina Fellow at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services in...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/29/2006
 
 
David Williams Joins SLLS as Litigation Director

New Orleans attorney, David H. Williams, has joined Southeast Louisiana Legal Services as its Litigation Director.

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 08/14/2006
 
 
Womble Carlyle Announces Successions Project with SLLS to Help Katrina Victims
Womble Carlyle, one of America's largest law firms, will send 4 to 6 attorneys per week to our New Orleans office t...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/23/2006
 
 
SLLS Attorney Selected for State Bar Award
Sarah Campbell received the 2006 Career Public Interest Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association for her outs...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2006
 
 
Supreme Court Approves Domestic Violence Externship Program at SLLS Offices

The Louisiana Supreme Court has approved a Domestic Violence Clinic program for 3rd year Tulane Law School students at...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/22/2006
 
 
Staff Attorneys Needed for New Orleans Offices
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services seeks several attorneys for its New Orleans office. Southeast Louisia...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 05/19/2006
 
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Seeks Litigation Director
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services seeks a Director of Litigation and Advocacy. The position will be based in our l...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 04/18/2006
 
 
American Bar Association Funds Katrina Disaster Attorneys

The American Bar Association Litigation and Anti-Trust Sections have each funded ...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/23/2006
 
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Attorneys Speak on Disaster Related Issues

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services attorneys are sharing their disaster law experiences and expertise with others at&n...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/23/2006
 
 
Section 8 Tenants Can Sue to Enforce Affordable Rent Rules

On March 6, 2006, the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals held that Section 8 Voucher tenants may sue to enfo...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/16/2006
 
 
Minnesota Bar Donates $89,000 to our Katrina Legal Aid Work

The Minnesota State Bar Foundation, Minnesota State Bar Association members and law firms donated over $420,000 t...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/16/2006
 
 
D'Souza, Tuggle, Jeanmarie & Tuttle Named as Managing Attorneys

Bernadette D'Souza, Laura Tuggle, Andrea Jeanmarie and Paul Tuttle have been named as managing attorneys for New Orlea...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/14/2006
 
 
American Lawyer Article on Legal Aid and Pro Bono Post Katrina
An American Lawyer article on early legal aid and pro bono efforts for Katrina victims in the New Orleans area
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/17/2006
 
 
Succession Law Clinic Re-opens
The Succession Law Clinic run by the Pro Bono Project and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services will re-open on Thursday, Novembe...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 11/15/2005
 
 
Laura Tuggle Nationally Honored with 2005 Reginald Heber Smith Award
National Legal Aid and Defender Association's press release on its 2005 Reginald Heber Smith Award to Laura Tuggle.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/26/2005
 
 
New Orleans Office Re-opens
Our New Orleans office at 1010 Common St., Suite 1400A, is  open. Hours are limited to 9 am to 5 pm.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/25/2005
 
 
2005 Louisiana Legal Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual Published
The Gillis Long Poverty Law Center has published the 2005 Louisiana Legal Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/19/2005
 
 
LSC President Meets with SLLS Staff on Katrina Disaster
Legal Services Corporation President, Helaine Barnett, and Vice President, Karen Sarjeant met with our staff in Hammond on Septembe...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/17/2005
 
 
Help for Katrina Evacuees in Houston

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services helped provide legal advice to 800 New Orleans Katrina and Rita evacuees in a speci...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/17/2005
 
 
Laura Tuggle Selected for NLADA Reginald Heber Smith Award

Our staff attorney, Laura Tuggle, has been selected by the National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) for the...

 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/17/2005
 
 
Staff News Alert #9: Join SELLS list-serv ASAP
All staff members should immediately sign up for the SELLS list-servs on www.probono.n...
 
SELLS - 09/13/2005
 
 
Sarah Campbell to Start as Managing Attorney of our Covington Office
Sarah Campbell has joined Southeast Louisiana Legal Services as the Managing Attorney of its Covington office.
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/14/2005
 
 
SLLS Receives New Funding
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA LEGAL SERVICES RECEIVES DONATIONS July 5, 2005 Entergy presented Southeast Louisiana Legal Services with a check for $1...
 
SLLS - 07/06/2005
 
 
SLLS Attorney Selected for State Bar Award
Brian Lenard received the 2005 Career Public Interest Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association for his outsta...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 06/30/2005
 
 
SLLS Board Member Elected State Bar Treasurer
SLLS Board member, Kim Boyle, has been elected as the Treasurer of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Ms. Boyle is a partner with Phelps Dunbar, one...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/15/2004
 
 
SLLS Attorney Selected for State Bar Award
Rowena Jones received the 2004 Career Public Interest Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association for her outstanding legal work on behalf of low-i...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/15/2004
 
 
SLLS Advocates Receive Awards From Welfare Rights Organization
SLLS advocates Lloyd Roberson, Charles Delbaum and Mark Moreau, have been selected by the Welfare Rights Organization for awards at its 2004 Reunion b...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/15/2004
 
 
Three New Attorneys Join SLLS
Attorneys C. Michele McDaniel and Talya Bergeron have joined SLLS' Hammond office.  Ms. McDaniel is a 1995 graduate of Southern University Law Sc...
 
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/15/2004
 
 
Walking While Homeless
Gambit Weekly article about civil rights lawsuit filed by SLLS' New Orleans Legal Assistance office on behalf of homeless persons who have been unlawfully arrested by police.
 
Katy Reckdahl - 04/28/2004
 
 
 
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