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2021 Albert Vreeland Pro Bono Award presented to MCVLP volunteer, Tom Ryan

The Albert Vreeland Pro Bono Award is presented annually by the Alabama State Bar to an individual who demonstrates outstanding pro bono efforts through the active donation of time to the civil representation of those who cannot otherwise afford legal counsel and by encouraging greater legal representation in, and acceptance of, pro bono cases. Tom […]

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MCVLP Board President recognized as a 2021 Faces under 40 honoree

Congratulations to our amazing Board President, Raven Perry-Beach, who was recently selected as one of 256 magazine’s “Faces Under 40”, 2021 edition. We are so proud of you and could not agree more. Your resolution to ensure that all clients have access to justice radiates through all that you do.  You can read more about […]

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MCVLP partners to host Expungement and Voting Rights Restoration Clinics

In partnership with Michelle Watkins, District 1 School Board Representative and President of New South Coalition, and Attorney Raven Perry-Beach, the MCVLP is pleased to host free Expungement and Voting Rights Restoration Clinics during June, September, and December 2021 at G’s Country Kitchen from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. The MCVLP is honored to partner on these […]

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Volunteer Spotlight – Tom Prescott, Esq.

Tom Prescott, Esq. Attorney at Law   How long have you volunteered? Since August 2020 following my move to Huntsville from CA.   Why do you volunteer? The law has been good to me in the 30+ years I have been practicing and this is my opportunity to help those who have less access to […]

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Volunteer Spotlight – Sheena M. Johnson, Esq.

Sheena M. Johnson, Esq. Gaines, Gault, & Hendrix, P.C.   How long have you volunteered? Roughly 2 years shortly after I moved to this area in late 2018.   Why do you volunteer? I volunteer to serve others whether it’s providing legal advice or simply being a listening ear because sometimes they just want to […]

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Volunteer Spotlight – Matt Hancock, Esq.

William M. (Matt) Hancock, Esq. Wolfe, Jones, Wolfe, Hancock, Daniel, & South. LLC How long have you volunteered?  I have been in practice at Wolfe, Jones since 2002.  I started doing volunteer work with MCVLP not long after coming to work at the firm.   Why do you volunteer? Growing up in Decatur, I was […]

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