“The only way we can face the realities of what goes on day-to-day in our community is to do pro bono work.”

Heryka Knoespel, Access to Justice pro bono attorney, McGuireWoods LLP

Pro Bono Opportunities

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy relies on our pro bono volunteers to help us narrow Mecklenburg County’s justice gap. Individuals who cannot afford an attorney or access critical information are unlikely to prevail in complex court systems designed for those with legal representation.  Volunteer attorneys can be critical advocates in an otherwise inaccessible legal system. 

Attorneys who volunteer with us are provided with:  

• Malpractice Insurance 
• Trainings 
• Toolkits and templates 
• Mentorship and support throughout the life of the case 
• Use of our offices and conference rooms for client meetings 

How to Get Involved

Contact Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy directly using the form below.

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy also posts some of its volunteer opportunities on Pro Bono Go, a collaboration with other North Carolina legal services organizations to expand pro bono practice across the state. View and express interest in specific opportunities by visiting the Pro Bono Go website and/or scrolling through the case cards posted below.

This is not an exhaustive list of pro bono opportunities available at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy.

May Pro Bono Spotlight: Christopher J. Brady

Christopher J. Brady, Senior Counsel at Mayer Brown, has taken nearly every kind of pro bono case the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has to offer over the past several years. From expungements to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status custody cases, Chris has shown up for Charlotte’s low-income community consistently advocating for clients in a broad range of cases. Most recently, he has focused on providing simple estate planning through our Legal Services for the Elderly program drafting wills, durable and healthcare powers of attorney. His unwavering commitment is demonstrated not only in the breadth of pro bono work he has done, but in his willingness to go the extra mile for his clients. Thank you for being such a skilled and compassionate advocate, Chris!