Posted November 3, 20154:43 pm
November 2015 -- The American Bar Association launched a new program this year to recruit more pro bono volunteers and increase legal services to the poor and vulnerable.
“And Justice for All: An ABA Day of Service took place Friday to wrap up National Celebrate Pro Bono Week.
Throughout the week, lawyers were encouraged to use the Twitter hashtag #ABADayof Service as part of a social media blitz to gain community support for pro bono service.
“They wanted to take one day out of the week to really highlight through social media pro bono work,” said Melanie Shakarian, an attorney and director of development and communications at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.
“We host a variety of events throughout the week to entice new pro bono volunteers. Yesterday, (Oct. 26), the Terminal Tower was lit up in blue to honor Pro Bono Week in northeast Ohio. Blue is the color we use for our Legal Aid materials.”