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Nov 6, 2025

VLJ Volunteer Attorney, Kevin Gilmore of Gibbons P.C., Named New Jersey Legal Awards’ 2025 Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year

Nov 6, 2025

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice is incredibly proud to celebrate Kevin Gilmore, winner of the New Jersey Legal Awards’ 2025 "Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year"!

Nov 6, 2025

Oct 29, 2025

ACLU-NJ and 29 Partner Organizations File Amicus Brief in Support of Community Trust Policies

Oct 29, 2025

The ACLU of New Jersey, representing themselves and 29 partner organizations, today filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of community trust policies enacted by Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken that limit voluntary collaboration between municipal agencies and federal immigration enforcement. The brief argues that community trust policies promote the safety, health, and welfare of all residents, regardless of immigration status.

Oct 29, 2025

Oct 25, 2025

Pro Bono Week 2025 Volunteer Feature: Richard Myslinski

Oct 25, 2025

Happy Pro Bono Week!

’Tis the season for celebrating all things pro bono. This week, during National Celebration of Pro Bono, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) will feature some of our amazing volunteers whose generous donation of time and talent ensures access to justice.

Today, we celebrate Richard Myslinski, a partner at McCarter & English, LLP. Richard volunteers with our ReLeSe (Reentry Legal Services) Program.

Oct 25, 2025