Volunteer of the Month – November 2024 Fernando Avelar is a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. What types of cases have you accepted? I have primarily taken on divorce cases and probate matters on a pro bono basis. Describe your most compelling pro bono case. One of my most compelling cases I had the privilege of handling involved representing a single mother seeking a divorce from her … [Read more...]
Fernando Avelar
Katherine Pennetti
Volunteer of the Month – August 2024 Katherine Pennetti is a partner at Nelson Mullins. How did you first get involved in pro bono? I started working on pro bono cases several years ago; however, I have devoted a significant amount of time to pro bono work (specifically with DVAP) since I joined my firm, Nelson Mullins, in March 2023. Nelson Mullins is very devoted to pro bono work and encourages all of its … [Read more...]
Foster Ford
Volunteer of the Month – July 2024 Foster Ford is an estate planning associate at Foley & Lardner LLP. How did you first get involved in pro bono? I first got involved in pro bono work while in law school an d knew that I wanted to continue that work as part of my law practice. DVAP has made it easy to stay involved in the pro bono and legal community. What types of cases have you … [Read more...]
Griffin Baker
Volunteer of the Month – June 2024 Griffin Baker is a tax associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. How did you first get involved in pro bono? I first got involved in pro bono when I joined Weil. They put a strong emphasis on pro bono and have their new attorneys work with the Innocence Project as part of their onboarding process. So I've been involved with pro bono from the first days of my legal … [Read more...]
Rosalyn Lark
Volunteer of the Month – May 2024 Rosalyn Lark is a sole practitioner. How did you first get involved in pro bono? As a paralegal, I heard about DVAP through a legal clinic offered at my church. I assisted with the intake process and quickly realized how important pro bono work is to my community. Building on that experience, I was ecstatic for the opportunity to do pro bono work during law school. I … [Read more...]
Daniel Chavez
Volunteer of the Month – February 2024 Daniel Chavez is an associate at G.J. Chavez & Associates, P.C. How did you first get involved in pro bono? Through our firm, our attorneys have always been involved with the Dallas Bar Association. While I was first licensed, working with DVAP helped me learn the processes and helped guide me into the procedures of the different cases—thanks to DVAP’s mentor … [Read more...]
Josh Vasquez
Volunteer of the Month – January 2024 Josh Vasquez is a senior associate at Haynes and Boone, LLP. What types of cases have you accepted? I have handled eviction cases because I have a background in commercial real estate. Describe your most compelling pro bono case. I was able to help a mother facing eviction with her children, who was also a victim of domestic violence. Why … [Read more...]
