Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners – Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

Welcome

The Mecklenburg Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners Program is a joint program of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of North Carolina-Charlotte and is the largest pro bono program in North Carolina.

The attorneys and advocates who work with our organizations enable us to serve more people in need, to narrow Mecklenburg County’s justice gap, and to build a stronger, more just community for us all.

Last year, more than 500 local attorneys contributed almost 6,500 hours on behalf of clients in need of legal assistance.

“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

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and expertise. We are always in need of pro bono attorneys who are dedicated to helping us serve more clients in need of legal help they otherwise could not afford.

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Pro Bono Partners News

NCBA to Recognize Charlotte Triage Pro Bono Partners

2021 Pro Bono Honor Roll

The Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners Program of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of North Carolina-Charlotte is pleased to recognize our committed pro bono attorneys who donated at least 20 hours of service or closed three or more cases for our clients in 2020.

Pro Bono Spotlight: Jane Ratteree

Jane Ratteree of Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson represented The Advocacy Center in a real estate transaction in which we acquired the building that will be our new home beginning later this year. Ratteree’s service and expertise were invaluable to The Advocacy Center as we navigated this search and transaction process. Because of Ratteree, our future modern office space will represent the respect and esteem that The Advocacy Center’s staff and clients deserve.