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1.5 Hrs Free CLE Opportunity on March 9, 2022

We are sharing with you the announcement from the Ohio State Bar Association and the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation for a pro bono service opportunity with 1.5 hours of free General CLE on March 9, 2022.

Membership with the OSBA is not required to access this opportunity.

Please direct your inquiries per the instructions in the announcement.

Regards,
Lucas County Bar Association

Additional information from the event sponsors:

Join Us as We Support Afghan Evacuees in OhioPro Bono Service Opportunity With Complimentary CLE

Get Involved and Make a Difference for Afghan Families

The Ohio State Bar Association and the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation have teamed up to raise awareness among the greater bar community, as well as to recruit and train attorneys who are willing to provide pro bono legal services to Afghan evacuees relocated to Ohio following the U.S. withdraw from their country in August.

No prior immigration law experience is required to be part of this unique service opportunity. You will walk away from this complimentary program well-informed and with the preliminary information you need to lend your support to these families. Not to mention, you’ll earn 1.5 hours of complimentary CLE credit.

After the training, you will be included on the list of volunteer Ohio attorneys willing to help. Volunteer matching with potential clients will be coordinated by the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, working closely with local resettlement agencies.

All attorneys who agree to accept a pro bono case through this effort will be covered by the malpractice policy of one of the nonprofit agencies organizing the placements.

What You Need to Know to Attend This Training:

Date: March 9, 2022
Time: 1 – 2:35 p.m.
Format: Live Webcast
Credit: 1.5 Hours
Price: Complimentary to OSBA Members & Non-Members

Thank you for your interest and willingness to provide pro bono services!