News & Updates
The billable hour is a staple behind law firm economics, and now Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is using the concept for a fund-raiser marking its 15th anniversary.
VLJ is asking lawyers at 150 New Jersey firms to donate the cash equivalent of "Just One" billable hour to help fund legal services for low-income individuals across the state.
Suzanne M. Klar is an example of how one person can spark beneficial and lasting change—in this case, for veterans.
In 2013, the PSEG associate general litigation counsel approached Volunteer Lawyers for Justice about a broader pro bono role by attorneys in her company’s legal department. A VLJ board member since 2008, Suzanne had been focused on pro bono work for years. In particular, she noticed that veterans and active service members had critical legal needs.
VLJ is currently conducting a female veterans survey, with the hopes of understanding and prioritizing the legal issues faced by female veterans and servicewomen. If you are a female vet, please take a few minutes to complete our online survey here. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope we are able to design a program that best fits yours and your peers needs. Or call our office to complete over the phone with a VLJ staff member, (973)645-1955.
