Brooklyn VLP: Media

  1. VLP Press Release: New Board Member Appointments

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    The VLP proudly announces the appointment of two new members to our Board of Directors following election at the organization’s meeting held on May 11, 2021. Joining the VLP’s Board are Elizabeth Dank, Esq. and Lee Popkin, a partner at Proskauer Rose LLP.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Liz and Lee to the VLP’s Board of Directors. Their knowledge, expertise, and shared passion to give back to the community and advance access to justice will help strengthen the VLP’s mission during a time where it is needed most,” said Daniel Angel, Board Resource and Governance Committee Co-Chair, VLP Board of Directors.

    Please see the official press release here.

    ELIZABETH DANK, ESQ.
    LEE POPKIN
    Partner
    Proskauer Rose, LLP

  2. VLP Press Release: New Board Member Appointments

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    The VLP is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members to our Board of Directors. Joining the VLP’s Board are Lisa J. Braun, Managing Director, PwC and Thanya Polonio-Jones, Vice President, Compliance, Goldman Sachs. Please see the official press release here.

    Lisa J. Braun
    Lisa J. Braun
    Managing Director
    PwC
    Thanya Polonio-Jones
    Thanya Polonio-Jones
    Vice President, Compliance
    Goldman Sachs

  3. Press Release: VLP Launches New Probate Initiative

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    BREAKING NEWS:  In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the unfortunate rise in COVID-19 related estate cases, the VLP announces the launch of the VLP Probate Initiative in partnership with the Brooklyn Bar Association Trusts & Estates Section and Surrogate’s Court Committee.

    This new initiative offers pro bono services in probate matters to qualifying New York City residents facing the untimely death of a family member as a result of COVID-19. Volunteer legal services will be provided to families with estates of $50,000 or less, including completion of applications for voluntary letters of administration and SCPA 1310 affidavits regarding certain debts without administration. 

    PLEASE READ OUR PRESS RELEASE HERE.

  4. Press Release: VLP and Akin Gump Launch COVID-19 Frontline Workers Initiative

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    BREAKING NEWS: In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP), in partnership with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (Akin Gump), has launched the VLP COVID-19 Frontline Workers Initiative. The timely initiative focuses on recognizing the sacrifice and dedication of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East members by offering the free preparation of life planning documents – wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney, parental designation forms, and other life planning documents.

    PLEASE READ OUR OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE HERE.