Sherrie R. Abney
Volunteer of the Month – October 2017 Firm: Law Offices of Sherrie R. Abney Sherrie Abney is a sole practitioner, specializing in collaborative law. 1. How did you first get involved in pro bono? I got started in pro bono over 20 years ago. I did divorces and child custody mostly. 2. Describe your most compelling pro bono case. I cannot describe the most compelling case because I can’t pick one out. Grandmother cases were always important to me. What I mean by that is grandmothers who could not afford legal help but who were…
Katherine Weber
Volunteer of the Month – September 2017 Firm: Katherine B. Weber, PC Katherine Weber is a sole practitioner who answered a few questions for Headnotes about her pro bono involvement: 1. How did you first get involved in pro bono? My first exposure to pro bono was helping to raise money for Equal Access to Justice Campaign. Sally Crawford inspired me to take my first case. 2. What types of cases have you accepted? So far, I have accepted family law cases. 3. Which clinics have you assisted with? None yet. Let me know what…
Susan G. Morris
Volunteer of the Month – August 2017 Firm: Susan G. Morris, Attorney and Counselor Susan G. Morris began practicing estate planning and probate law in the Dallas area in 1983. In 2013, after forming her own firm, Susan began volunteering through DVAP at various Wills Clinics and the Veterans Clinic. Susan has enjoyed working with clients through these clinics. Susan has made estate planning presentations to various groups and enjoys serving as a probate mentor to DVAP staff and volunteers. In 2015, Susan was named the Ken Fuller Outstanding Mentor Attorney for her efforts. In…
Nicole Collins
Volunteer of the Month – July 2017 Firm: Hunton & Williams LLP Nicole Collins is an Associate at Hunton & Williams. She has handled several pro bono cases over the years, mostly in the family law context – including drafting wills for seniors; no property, no kids divorces; with kids divorces; and name changes. She has found handling these matters to be very rewarding. She has also interviewed applicants about their legal issues at the DVAP Wills Clinic and Veterans Clinic. Justice Sonia Sotomayor once said “We educated, privileged lawyers have a professional and moral…
Jarrett Reed
Volunteer of the Month – June 2017 Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Jarrett Reed is a partner with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP. The majority of his volunteer involvement is at the South and East Dallas Clinics. He was fortunate to be named an Outstanding Clinic Attorney Volunteer in 2014, and he thinks that helping people understand the process and potential avenues towards a solution for their issues at the front end during the clinics is extremely rewarding. He has also handled many pro bono matters within his real estate practice area assisting people…
Michael Jones
Volunteer of the Month – May 2017 Firm: Henry & Jones, LLP Michael Jones is a partner with Henry & Jones, LLP where he specializes in civil trial work and appeals, as well as estate and probate matters. He has handled many pro bono matters over his years of practice. Several years ago, Mike began volunteering at the Veterans Legal Clinic at the VA Hospital and has handled several pro bono cases for veterans. Mike believes that all attorneys have an obligation to help those who cannot afford to pay for necessary legal services. Some of…
Hilary Blake
Volunteer of the Month – April 2017 Firm: Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County Hilary Blake moved to Dallas in 2012 and immediately got involved with DVAP. Currently, as an Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County during the business day, Hilary volunteers her time at night and on weekends with DVAP and loves the plethora of pro bono opportunities. In the past, Hilary has assisted with drafting wills for seniors as well as speaking to various groups in the community as needed. Hilary has truly enjoyed weekend work with the Habitat for Humanity New Homeowners Program…
Jack Manning
Volunteer of the Month – March 2017 Firm: Manning & Meyers, Attorneys at Law Jack Manning is the Founder and Senior Shareholder of Manning & Meyers. Jack began working with DVAP in 2014, and has been an avid volunteer ever since. Manning & Meyers won the 2015 Gold Award for Pro Bono Service for Dallas Offices under 50 Attorneys, and the firm participates in as many pro bono opportunities as possible. Jack won the award for the Outstanding Clinic Volunteer for 2016 for the South Dallas Clinic. Jack can be found interviewing applicants the South Dallas and West…
Kathy Kinser
Volunteer of the Month – February 2017 Firm: Kinser & Bates, L.L.P. Kathy Kinser practices family law at Kinser & Bates, L.L.P. She first got involved with DVAP when Ken Fuller started recruiting family law attorneys to help pro bono clients with uncontested divorces. Kathy Kinser practices family law at Kinser & Bates, L.L.P. She first got involved with DVAP when Ken Fuller started recruiting family law attorneys to help pro bono clients with uncontested divorces. Ken made it clear that the biggest need was in the family law area and all family lawyers, regardless of their…
Alicia Curran
Volunteer of the Month – January 2017 Firm: Cozen O’Connor Alicia Curran is a Member at Cozen O’Connor, specializing in representing and advising insurance companies in complex coverage matters. She has been volunteering at DVAP for several years, and enjoys handling the no kids, no property divorce cases. “The reason I do pro bono work is to give back to the community and to hopefully expose the client to a positive legal experience,” Alicia says. Thank you for all you do, Alicia!
