VISTA member, Ronette Steele, joined LawNY's Regional Pro Bono Team in March 2021 to coordinate starting a rural reentry project. This project will focus on recruiting volunteers to assist rural clients in areas outside of Monroe County, the only urban county within LawNY's service area.
Volunteers will provide legal assistance with barriers to employment related to Reentry Employment Issues in rural Upstate New York counties. Volunteers, Private Attorneys/ Law Graduates, may assist clients with applying with Certificates of Relief from Disabilities, NYS Sealing, and Occupational Licenses. Additional services available now include reviewing RAP sheets for marijuana expungement eligibility and correcting any possible errors.
Formerly incarcerated individuals face many challenges reintegrating into society. Contact Ronette today to find out more about this great opportunity and GET TO WORK helping individuals overcome obstacles to obtaining employment. LawNY provides training, support, materials and step-by-step guidance on the process for those venturing into a new area. LawNY offers CLE credits for pro bono service and is an accredited CLE provider.
rsteele@lawny.org or doprobono@lawny.org
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