Pro bono and the relativity of personal problems
Everyone has problems. The problems may arise from work or family or friends. It could be your health, a car that starts only 99.9 percent of the time or a household pet. For me, as an attorney,...
View ArticleFinding the best way to give back
Even though being a young lawyer can be really stressful at times, I think most of us would probably still consider ourselves lucky to be in the position we’re in and fortunate that we can give back....
View ArticleWhat I’m thankful for
Nothing annoys me more than the retail market’s transition from Halloween to Christmas. Because Thanksgiving is not a moneymaker, most retail establishments bypass the need to be thankful for what we...
View ArticleReporting pro bono vs. doing pro bono
On or before Friday, every attorney on active status admitted to practice law in Maryland must complete the annual IOLTA Compliance Report and Pro Bono Reporting form. Failure to complete either form...
View ArticlePicking the right nonprofit organization for you
As attorneys, it can be a challenge to figure out which organization(s) to get in involved in. It’s important to get involved in some organizations, but which ones? You have the bar associations, the...
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