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Published in the Murfreesboro Post on Sept. 19, 2019 | Bill Bush It’s been nearly 100 years since women in the U.S. first gained the right to vote — a milestone commemorated each year with Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26. Even today, the struggle for full gender equality continues — particularly in the workplace, …
Published in the Main Street Nashville on Aug. 26,2019 Few purchases can wreak more havoc on your pocketbook than when the used car you purchase develops mechanical problems. Unlike new car purchases, which are covered under “lemon laws” that protect buyers from being stuck with inoperable or defective vehicles, most used cars in Tennessee are …
Published in the Tennessean on Nov. 25, 2019 | Author Jacqueline Dixon The words “pro bono” — based on a Latin term meaning “for the public good” — might not mean much to anyone outside the legal profession. For most attorneys in Tennessee and around the country, though, pro bono work is a part of …
An Evening at the Frist | November 9th | 6:00pm-9:00pm An Evening at the Frist is a unique opportunity to honor the Legal Aid Society of Middle TN and the Cumberlands’ (LAS) distinguished 50 year legacy of providing “justice for all.” It celebrates this important milestone by bringing together friends, partners, volunteers, and donors for …
Op-Ed written by: Chay Sengkhounmany, Legal Aid Society Attorney Immigrant victims of domestic violence are often reluctant to report abuse because they don’t want to be deported — a vulnerability that their abusers are aware of and use to exert control over the relationship. Domestic violence is a crime of power and control. It …
We’ve all been there. Maybe we’re signing up for a cable package, or renting a car or opening a bank account. We sign a contract with a service provider — usually a large company — without really reading, or fully processing, its fine print. And as some of us have subsequently found out, sometimes what …
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands’ (LAS) eight offices serve as a gateway for veterans across Middle Tennessee in need of civil legal assistance. Over 450,000 veterans live in the Middle Tennessee area and 9% of Tennessee’s adult population are U.S. Military veterans. LAS has developed partnerships with Operation Stand Down, Veterans …
On Wednesday morning, the Nashville office participated in Progress Inc.’s Taking Care of Business program, which provides pre-vocational skills to adults with intellectual disabilities by exposing them to different types of business settings. Progress Inc. presented Legal Aid Society with a Certificate of Appreciate for helping to advocate for people with disabilities.