Legal Aid Elects New Board Members

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Board of Directors is comprised of 24 members. Board members serve three-year terms and are actively engaged in the organization. Eight of the 24 board members represent low-income community and the remainder are attorneys or other professionals. Board members bring diverse experience and skills together with shared commitment to Legal Aid.

In 2017, two new attorney members were elected to Legal Aid’s Board of Directors, Rita Maimbourg (Tucker Ellis LLP) and Steven Dettelbach (BakerHostetler). Upon election, Mr. Dettelbach commented, “Legal Aid is the place where law and justice actually meet. That is why I love it and that is why our profession, our community, and our country need it now more than ever.” Ms. Maimbourg, a long-time Legal Aid supporter shared, “I care about Legal Aid because I believe that our civil justice system should work for all, regardless of financial means."