LAW Advocates relies on a dedicated corps of attorney and non-attorney volunteers. By volunteering with LAW Advocates you can serve in a variety of clinics, programs, and events. You gain experience working in a legal setting while enjoying the satisfaction of helping solve legal problems faced by those who most need assistance.
Attorneys
Complete a Volunteer Attorney Registration form to let us know about your interests (or update old information).
Questions? Please contact:
Dani Andreason, Office Manager
dani@lawadvocates.org
360-671-6079 x23
Resources for Volunteer Attorneys:
- Washington Pro Bono Equity Training Guide: https://justleadwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Pro-Bono-Equity-Training-Guide-Final-August-2019.pdf
- Retired or Planning to Retire? Learn about Emeritus Pro Bono Status to keep volunteering: https://wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/license-renewal/status-changes/emeritus-pro-bono-membership-and-return-to-active-membership
- Earn free CLE Credit by volunteering: https://www.wsba.org/connect-serve/volunteer-opportunities/toolkit-for-public-service-volunteers
- Interested in Mentoring or receiving support from a mentor on a pro bono case? Complete a Volunteer Attorney Registration form to tell us more about your interests. We’ll match you with a case and with a mentor or a mentee.
Non-Attorneys
Please check Whatcom Volunteer Center for current volunteer opportunities. You can “become a fan” of LAW Advocates to receive email notifications when new opportunities are posted.
Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
Are you interested in serving on LAW Advocates Board of Directors or a committee (fundraising, priorities, marketing, and more)? Please contact:
Michael Heatherly, Executive Director
michaelh@lawadvocates.org
360-671-6079 x24