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Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy CLE 10/28
Leave a CommentThe Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project presents:
Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy
Wednesday, October 28th, 6:00-9:00 PMBrooklyn Bar Association First Floor Auditorium
123 Remsen St, Brooklyn NY, 11201Presented by:
John McManus, Esq., Director
Consumer Bankruptcy Project, City Bar Justice CenterBruce Weiner, Esq., PartnerRosenberg, Musso & WeinerTopics Include
Overview of Steps in a Consumer Bankruptcy; General Principles of Consumer Bankruptcy; Changes under BAPCPA 2005 and Petition and Form Preparation.
Your Commitment
The cost of this course is $150 or is FREE to those who accept at least one pro bono referral for a bankruptcy or other matter from the VLP before April 28, 2015. This CLE is 2 credits in Professional Practice, 0.5 credits in Skills and 0.5 credits in Ethics. Experienced attorneys receive additional CLE credit for every 120 minutes of eligible pro bono service. If you would like to pay $150 for the course instead of volunteering, please contact us directly.This program is designed for attorneys who are new to low-asset, low-income Chapter 7 Bankruptcies.To Register:
Sign up here or email requested information to jbryan@brooklynvlp.org.The VLP maintains a financial hardship policy. For more information, call 718-473-9202.
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Gearing Up for the 25th Anniversary Gala
Leave a CommentOur friends at the Brooklyn Daily Eagle are spreading the word about our upcoming gala — see what they have to say. It’s not too late to get your tickets!
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VLP 25th Anniversary Gala
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Last Chance to Get Your Tickets!
Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project’s
25th Anniversary Gala
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Nearly sold out; Tickets are not guaranteed to be available at the door.
Click here for more information, to purchase tickets or journal ads, or to make a donation.
44 Court Street
Leave a CommentThe Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) has moved to a new location!
We are proud to announce that we are officially in our new office.
Please update your records:
Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)
44 Court Street, Suite 1206
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 624-3894The VLP staff and board have worked tirelessly to make this move a reality, but it would not have been possible without your help. Thank you to everyone who has supported our 44 Court Campaigns, and a special thank you to our official office sponsors — your tremendous generosity has been essential to our expansion:
James P. and Linda Slattery
Terri and Nick Letica
The Rubin-Henry Foundation
AnonymousFinally, a huge thank you to the Brooklyn Bar Association for housing and nurturing the Project for the past 25 years.
Follow the VLP on Facebook to see the progress of our office. We look forward to sharing our new space with you!
Office Move
Leave a CommentAs of Thursday, April 23
The Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (“VLP”) has moved to a new location:
44 Court Street, Suite 1206
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Intake hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
718-624-3894
44 Court Update
Leave a CommentIn just one month, the VLP’s 44 Court campaign has raised an amazing $41,286.00! THANK YOU to our dedicated supporters. Check out the campaign here and follow the VLP on Facebook to get live updates as progress grows. Please donate to make our new office goals a reality so we can continue serving the Brooklyn community!
Harvard Krokodiloes A Cappella Concert To Benefit The Brooklyn VLP
Leave a CommentCalling all music fans:
Harvard University’s most prestigious a cappella singing group, the Krokodiloes (Kroks), will be performing on Wednesday, January 7th for an evening of music and dinner at the Heights Casino in Brooklyn Heights. Ticket price is $100. All proceeds will benefit the Brooklyn VLP! Please email info@brooklynvlp.org or call 718-624-3894 for more information.
Brooklyn VLP Warmly Welcomes New Executive Director Heidi Henderson
Leave a CommentJeannie Costello, VLP Executive Director since 2004
Heidi Henderson begins as Executive Director of the VLP in November
Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project Executive Director Jeannie Costello’s retirement is bittersweet news, but we are thrilled to welcome the new Executive Director, Heidi Henderson, who begins in November. Ms. Henderson joins the VLP from Her Justice where she currently serves as Senior Director of Legal Services.
Read more in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle and the New York Law Journal about Ms. Costello’s accomplishments over the past ten years and the BVLP’s optimism about the future under Ms. Henderson’s leadership.
9th Annual Liz Padilla Memorial 5k Event
Leave a CommentThe VLP presents the 9th Annual Liz Padilla Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2014 10 am * Rain or Shine in Prospect Park at Bartel Pritchard Circle, Brooklyn, NY.
Register here!
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