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Shelby Dodson named managing attorney of local Legal Aid Society

| By Theresa Morrison
Categories: Featured, News

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands announced that Shelby Dodson has been promoted to managing attorney of its Gallatin office. Dodson previously served as a staff attorney in Legal Aid Society’s Gallatin office since 2018, where she has represented hundreds of low-income and vulnerable residents of Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson …

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Expungement Clinic Lawyers Donate Over $12K in Legal Services

| By Theresa Morrison
Categories: Featured, News, Success Stories

Expungement Clinic Lawyers Donate Over $12K in Legal Services Attorneys from Butler Snow, Bradley, Baker Donelson and Adams and Reese participated in an expungement clinic at Belmont School of Law on Friday as part of the Capitol City Challenge. Attorneys and Belmont Law students were welcomed by TBA Vice President Ed Lanquist and Davidson County …

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Nashville Firma de abogados Legal Aid Society y Conexión Américas anuncian el programa “Derecho a representación legal”

| By Theresa Morrison
Categories: News

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Junio 23 del 2022 – La firma de abogados sin fines de lucro, Legal Aid Society y la organización Conexión Américas anunciaron hoy un nuevo programa piloto de dos años. El programa “Derecho a representación legal” tiene como objetivo proveer educación y asistencia legal a arrendatarios de bajos ingresos que califiquen para el …

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Legal Aid Society, Conexión Américas Announce Right to Counsel, a $2.6M Legal Aid Program for Low-Income Renters

| By Theresa Morrison
Categories: News, Other

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Legal Aid Society and Conexión Américas today announced a new two-year pilot program, Right to Counsel, aimed at providing outreach, education and legal aid to qualifying low-income renters. The $2.6 million program, approved by Metro Council on June 7, is being funded through the American Rescue Plan and is the first of …

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Zac Oswald Promoted To Senior Deputy Director Of Client Services

| By Theresa Morrison
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2022 — Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, announced today that Zac Oswald has been promoted to senior deputy director of client services. In this role, Oswald will continue to lead the firm’s housing practice group while taking on additional leadership responsibilities across the …

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Seniors Don’t Have To Manage Public Benefit Issues Alone

| By Theresa Morrison
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By Attorney Allison Jones, Managing Attorney Legal Aid Society Seniors are among the most vulnerable members of our communities. Particularly for those who have mobility limitations or don’t have family members living nearby, some of the unavoidable tasks of everyday life can become overwhelming. As we celebrate Grandparents’ Day this Sept. 11, it’s a good …

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Legal Aid Society Raises $127K at Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser with Help from TSU Coach Eddie George

| By Theresa Morrison
Categories: News

  Nashville icon Eddie George was in the spotlight again this spring, as he helped the Legal Aid Society (LAS) raise over $127,000 at the Breakfast of Champions fundraiser held April 6. The money raised will help LAS as we ensure all Middle Tennessee residents can gain access to the justice system, overcome unfair circumstances, …

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Legal Aid Society COVID-19 Response

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Legal Aid remains open at this critical time for our clients: Our entire team across forty eight offices are working remotely and moving upcoming events, like legal clinics, to a digital space to ensure the safety of our community. Although our physical offices are closed and in-person intake suspended, we remain very much open and …

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Free Legal Assistance for Tornado Survivors

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Free Legal Help for Middle Tennessee Tornado Survivors in 3 Counties March 11, 2020 — Legal assistance organizations and bar associations have joined forces to support people affected by the tornadoes that moved through Middle Tennessee overnight between March 2 and 3, 2020. Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands is hosting legal clinics …

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FMLA improves gender equality in workplace

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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, …

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