Volunteer of the Month – November 2020 Rachel Morgan is Vice President, Associate General Counsel at AT&T. How did you first get involved with pro bono? During my third year in law school, I took a seminar on juvenile justice and researched the treatment of juveniles held in detention centers throughout Texas. It was such an eye opener for me to see how the justice system treats some of our most … [Read more...]
Rachel Morgan
David Taubenfeld
Volunteer of the Month – October 2020 David Taubenfeld is a Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP. How did you first get involved with pro bono? When I first graduated from Law School in 1985, I took a post-appeal death row inmate case and I volunteered as a mediator for a juvenile offender mediation program here in Dallas County. Also, I participated in veterans clinics and other pro bono activities. It was just … [Read more...]
Brad Monceaux
Volunteer of the Month – September 2020 Brad Monceaux is a sole practitioner. How did you first get involved with pro bono? I was introduced to DVAP while in law school and immediately knew that when I became licensed, volunteering with DVAP would be a great way to serve the legal needs of those who cannot afford the legal representation that everyone deserves. Describe your most compelling pro bono case. My most … [Read more...]
Jared Slade
Volunteer of the Month – August 2020 Jared Slade is a partner with Alston & Bird. 1. How did you first get involved in pro bono? In law school, I participated in a Community Economic Development Clinic and did pro bono via the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. But it was when I was a summer associate at a law firm in town that I was taught pro bono was both a way to give back and develop important … [Read more...]
Justin Bynum
Volunteer of the Month – July 2020 Justin Bynum is a sole practitioner. 1. Describe your most compelling pro bono case. A woman came into my office for assistance with her case against her abusive ex-husband. As with many abusers, the ex-husband was attempting to use the child as a means to harass and control my client. The case is ongoing, but I believe having representation has helped my client to feel more secure … [Read more...]
Patrick Quine
Volunteer of the Month – June 2020 Patrick Quine is an associate with Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. 1. How did you first get involved in pro bono? Hunton Andrews Kurth has a robust pro bono program and encourages attorneys to get involved. I attended a few DVAP intake clinics as a first year associate and eventually found the courage to start taking cases on my own. DVAP also provides mentors for attorneys, who have … [Read more...]
Ewa Champagne
Volunteer of the Month – May 2020 Ewa Champagne is an attorney at Baker & Hostetler LLP. 1. How did you first get involved in pro bono? My life has been full of adventures, and one day, I landed in Dallas unexpectedly. With only a New York license, I turned to DVAP clinics to stay connected to the legal community while obtaining my Texas license, finding a job, and embracing Dallas as home. 2. Describe your … [Read more...]
