MLSA is pleased to announce that Angie Wagenhals is MLSA’s full-time pro bono coordinator. Angie has worked with MLSA since 2011 as a program assistant with pro bono coordination duties, but now will dedicate all her time to support pro bono and help expand pro bono statewide. Among Angie's many duties are expanding legal clinics …
MLSA Attorneys Honored as Champions of Justice
MLSA is pleased to announce that MLSA attorneys Bob LaRoche and Amy Hall have been honored with the Montana Justice Foundation's (MJF) Champions of Justice awards. Also honored are several individuals nominated by MLSA for their work with MLSA’s pro bono efforts, including Deborah Anspach, Gary Connelly, Jane Cowley, Jessica Fehr, Shannon Hathaway, Diane Kaatz, …
MLSA Attorneys Admitted to Fort Belknap Bar
MLSA attorneys Jen Hill-Hart and Joe Hardgrave were recently admitted to the Fort Belknap Tribal Bar. Ms. Hill-Hart is also a member of the bar of the Chippewa-Cree at Rocky Boy and Mr. Hardgrave is a member of the bars of the Crow and Northern Cheyenne. Both are also admitted to the State Bar of …
MLSA Shares Expertise on Providing Access to Justice through Technology
Alison Paul, MLSA Executive Director, recently participated in a panel discussion in Austin, Texas, on how technological innovations can facilitate access to justice. MLSA, known nationwide as a leader in legal aid technological innovation, participated in the panel to share information and practices towards the goal of increasing access to justice in Montana and the …
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic At Tax Help Day
MLSA's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) recently attended the Tax Help Day event in Helena, along with other tax-related service providers. At the event, LITC presented information about LITC and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to both individuals and service providers, as well as made brochures, flyers, and palm cards available to participants. LITC …
Legal Services for Homeless Montanans
MLSA attorneys and AmeriCorps members recently attended the Billings Community Connect and Missoula Homeless Connect events, providing legal information to approximately 300 people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. MLSA addressed attendees’ legal needs by providing legal topic brochures, applications, and business cards featuring information for both the MLSA HelpLine and MontanaLawHelp.org. Further, MLSA …
MLSA and the War on Poverty
Fifty years ago in January, President Lyndon B. Johnson called for an “unconditional war on poverty.” A year later MLSA began providing legal services to low-income Montanans and joined that fight. How does MLSA fight poverty, you may wonder? The answer is that MLSA services result in positive economic benefits not only for clients but …
Support MLSA with AmazonSmile
Montana Legal Services Association Just in time for the holiday season, Montana Legal Services Association is part of the AmazonSmile program. For each eligible purchase you make on Amazon.com, 0.5% of the sale is donated to MLSA through AmazonSmile. It’s as simple as that! AmazonSmile supports over one million 501(c)(3) organizations, and tens of millions …
Montana Businesses Donate Prizes for Pro Bono Attorneys
Montana pro bono attorneys won prizes donated by several businesses from across the state in raffle drawings this week during the National Pro Bono Celebration. Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) organized the drawings in honor of the attorneys who provide free legal services through MLSA and regional pro bono programs. Pro bono attorneys won symphony …
Emily Lucas Wins Montana Law Student Pro Bono Service Award
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) and the University of Montana School of Law are proud to announce third year law student Emily Lucas as this year’s recipient of the Montana Law Student Pro Bono Service Award. The award-including a $500 check donated by Crowley Fleck, PLLP- was given to Ms. Lucas on Friday, October 18th …