Pro bono's not enough for the job

Article Abstract:

Legal assistance to the poor should be funded by the government rather than taking place through pro bono legal services. Pressuring lawyers to perform pro bono work subverts the goals of altruism and professionalism. Access to justice will not receive the status of a right until it moves from the world of philanthropy and voluntarism to that of government funding. Lawyers knowledgeable in state and local politics could help find sources of funding.

Finance, Legal assistance to the poor

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Lawyers help reform office of L.A. sheriff

Article Abstract:

The report issued by the Kolts Commission, which was founded to study abuses in the LA Sheriff's Department, has resulted in a task force of attorneys working pro bono to alleviate the department's major problems. The commission issued 180 recommendations and 30 attorneys are working pro bono to see that they are successfully implemented. Excessive use of force complaints have dropped dramatically since the report came out.

Management, California, Los Angeles County, California. Sheriff's Department

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