A New York Times piece this week spotlights how the federal government is processing citizenship requests at the fastest clip in a decade, moving through a backlog that built up during the previous administration and pandemic. Our free, flagship tool, Citizenshipworks.org, has helped over 50,000 legal permanent residents understand the naturalization process, apply for citizenship and access legal help from our partner network. When USCIS announced sweeping changes to the naturalization form earlier this year, our team pulled off an incredible feat of updating Citizenshipworks to incorporate these changes in just 63 days - in three languages! - to ensure we were ready on day 1 to support current and new applicants using the new form. We strive to make applying for citizenship safer, simpler, and more affordable. Learn more about Citizenshipworks, here: https://lnkd.in/ezMm_iQb You can read the New York Times article, “Immigrants Are Becoming U.S. Citizens at Fastest Clip in Years,” here: https://lnkd.in/efED7Ms2
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Bringing the Power of the Law to All
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Mission We create scalable and sustainable technology solutions and partnerships that bring free, safe, high-quality legal help to millions of people. Who are we? We are the country's leading access to justice innovator with a 25-year history of impact. What is the challenge? Every day in this country, thousands of people face loss and adversity in critical areas of their lives because legal help is unavailable or unaffordable. What is our vision? We envision a world in which everyone is empowered to exercise their legal rights on issues affecting their safety, home, family and livelihood. Looking for Legal Help? Pro Bono Net does not provide legal advice or referrals, but LawHelp.org contains links to statewide legal information websites in all 50 states and US territories. Each state website contains free legal self-help resources and information about how to find nonprofit legal aid organizations in your area. If you are looking for immigration legal assistance, immigrationlawhelp.org is a searchable directory of free or low-cost immigration legal services providers around the country.
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Today, we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) the single-largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. We are proud to partner with LSC and its grantees on groundbreaking innovations to help millions access high-quality legal assistance. Justice belongs to everyone. Learn more about how LSC is #protectingthepromise at https://lnkd.in/eA8zyQec
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Congratulations to Christine Fecko, Executive Director of the IOLA Fund of New York, on being named a 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 Honoree! Well-deserved recognition of Christine's leadership, vision and dedication to increasing access to justice in New York. Check out the full list of honorees below. The award honors the law’s smartest, most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, lawyers, and leaders.
The 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 honorees have been announced! Legal tech startup founders, lawyers, educators. These are just a few of the visionaries and leaders who we selected for 2024’s vLex Fastcase 50 awards. This year’s winners span a vast range of specialities and interests, all working in what is undoubtedly the most exciting time in the history of legal tech and innovation. View the 2024 honorees today: https://hubs.li/Q02H3BvJ0 Read the full announcement: https://hubs.li/Q02H3pSK0 Ed Walters Andrés Jara Angie Lozada April Dawson Bruno Queiroz Camila Andrade Catherine Bamford Charity Anastasio Christina Wojcik Christine Fecko Dan Hauck David Denniston Elliott Portnoy Emily Florio Fernando Pelaez-Pier Gustavo Andrés Piedrahita Forero Harvey Lewis Horace Wu Ilona Logvinova James Sherer Jenn McCarron Jessica de Perio Wittman Joe Cohen Jonah Perlin Jose Fernando Torres Varela José María de la Jara Joy Heath Rush Justin Brownstone Kaitlin McGee Karol Valencia Kathleen (Katie) Brown Kerry Westland Kyle K. Courtney LaQuay Laing Léo Murgel Martin Korn Michael Semanchik Mike Stefanelli Neil Araujo Nicola Shaver ... View all online: https://lnkd.in/epuuAYFh
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We are hiring at Pro Bono Net! We have a new role open for a Technology Coordinator. This is a great role for someone very new to working in digital tech and interested in getting strong mentorship and learning opportunities. Plus we are a super rad team, have a 35 hour work week + Summer Fridays, and you'll be making real impact in the world. Feel free to pass a long to other folks you know!
Technology Coordinator in New York, New York | Careers at Pro Bono Net
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"It's time we brought the most innovative resources to the people who are least resourced" said Rodrigo Camarena, Director of Justicia Lab, our immigrant justice tech incubator. Read how nonprofits like ours are helping to ensure AI is an equalizing force for those seeking safety, justice and opportunity in this week's The Chronicle of Philanthropy cover story. https://lnkd.in/e6kukS8p #techforgood #GenAI #AccesstoJustice #ImmigrationLaw #TechforGood #nptech
The Nonprofits Leading the A.I. Revolution
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Excited to see the work of Justicia Lab -- Pro Bono Net's incubator of immigrant justice tech -- featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy this month.
"It's time we brought the most innovative resources to the people who are least resourced" said Justicia Lab's Director Rodrigo Camarena With only 1 legal aid advocate for every 1,400 undocumented immigrants that need help, immigrants are in urgent need for solutions that can deliver trustworthy, timely, and accurate support. Read more about how Justicia Lab is leveraging AI to democratize access to justice in today's The Chronicle of Philanthropy. #JusticiaLabAI #AccesstoJustice #LegalTech #TechforGood #ImmigrantJustice #GenAI https://lnkd.in/e6kukS8p
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We’re cheering on our Justicia Lab Director, Rodrigo Camarena, and other colleagues, Liz Keith and Sandra Sandoval Chavarria, at Fast Forward’s 11th annual Demo Day! We’re thrilled to be showcasing the work that Justicia Lab AI is doing bringing together immigrant advocacy groups and AI innovators in the service of immigrant justice. #JusticiaLabAI #ImmigrantJustice #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
🎓🎉 ✨ The Fast Forward Demo Day is TODAY✨ 🎉 🎓 Help us cheer on Justicia Lab's Rodrigo Camarena and our latest initiative ImmPath AI, a multilingual immigration assistant for asylum seekers and recent arrivals. RSVP to the virtual Demo Day on June 11th here: https://lnkd.in/eHBGte5 ¡Si se puede! #GenAI #AccesstoJustice #ImmigrationLaw #LegalTech #TechforGood
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Preparing for the U.S. citizenship test can leave you or your loved ones with more questions than answers. Find information about words to know, practice questions, and accessibility for disabled test-takers at the link. https://lnkd.in/ebdaXv3s #CitizenshipTest #ImmigrationLaw #NYCLegalHelp
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In the wake of the latest devastating storms in the Houston area, learn how #probono legal assistance can help in recovery. In this encore episode of Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, seasoned disaster relief attorneys share examples of helping communities after natural and other disasters. Listen: https://bit.ly/4boSR51
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Practising Law Institute (PLI)’s Voter Rights program will provide an overview of voting laws in America, reviewing constitutional and statutory standards as well as recent developments. Register now to examine present-day challenges and how attorneys can address them to protect voting rights: www.pli.edu/vote
Voter Rights 2024
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