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Rooted in the belief that justice is a right, not a privilege, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) envisions a New Jersey where people experiencing poverty have equal access to justice. Partnering with volunteers, we deliver free civil legal help that protects rights, expands opportunity, drives economic mobility, and strengthens communities.

In 2025, VLJ handled 2,062 cases, reaching 4,943 individuals, including 1,807 children. This record-breaking level of service was made possible by 24 experienced staff members and 633 committed attorney and non-attorney volunteers, who donated more than 6,700 hours of service valued at $2.2 million.

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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Welcomes Lowenstein Sandler Partner Peter Slocum to its Board of Trustees

NEWARK, NJ — Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) announces the appointment of Peter Slocum, a partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, to our Board of Trustees. Slocum has an extensive litigation background with a tenure in state government including as First Assistant Attorney General for the State of New Jersey—the second-ranking lawyer in the state—where he was a principal legal advisor to both the Governor and the Attorney General.

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VLJ's June 2026 Volunteer of the Month: Brooke A. Gillar

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) celebrates Brooke A. Gillar as our June 2026 Volunteer of the Month. Brooke is a partner in the Transactions and Advisory Group at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, where her practice focuses on strategic and financing transactions, and she is a graduate of Rutgers University and Seton Hall University School of Law. Despite her demanding corporate practice, she never misses an opportunity to harness the power of pro bono.

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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice's 25th Anniversary Impact Report

What Does 25 Years of Access to Justice Look Like?

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