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VLJ’s mission is to ensure access to justice for people experiencing poverty. In 2025, VLJ’s work impacted nearly 4,900 people—including over 1,800 children—and its volunteer attorneys donated $1.5 million in free civil legal services.

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VLJ's February 2026 Volunteer of the Month: CJ Griffin

For CJ Griffin, the law isn't just a profession, it’s a powerful tool for balancing the scales of justice. As a Partner at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.C. and Director of the firm’s Justice Gary S. Stein Public Interest Center, CJ has dedicated a career to defending democracy, the rule of law, and advancing social justice. Yet, despite having argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court more than 25 times, CJ’s commitment to pro bono remains deeply personal, rooted in a childhood that mirrors the challenges many clients at Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) face.

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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice’s Jessica Kitson Interviewed on State of Affairs with Steve Adubato

In a previously recorded interview, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)’s Director of Legal Advocacy, Jessica Kitson, spoke with Steve Adubato on State of Affairs. During her interview, Jessica provided on overview of VLJ with a focus on how the organization serves those who served through VLJ’s Veterans Legal Program.

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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Announces New Board Trustees

NEWARK, NJ — Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) announces the addition of four new members to its Board of Trustees: Craig Dashiell, a partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Jennifer Eppensteiner, Counsel at Reed Smith LLP; Naju R. Lathia, a partner at Day Pitney LLP; and Jodi Moskowitz, Vice President Regulatory–Law, Deputy General Counsel and RTO Strategy Officer at PSEG.

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