Our Staff

443-703-3048 | sgoldsmith [at] probonomd.org

Sharon E. Goldsmith joined PBRC in 1990 as its founding director. Sharon manages the overall operation of PBRC, including strategic planning, media relations, program development, financial management, human resources, board development, project incubation, and leadership. She also works closely with the Court of Appeals on its Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services as well as with local pro bono committees and legal services providers to ensure the most effective and coordinated system of pro bono delivery exists statewide.

443-703-3051 | aspeedie [at] probonomd.org

Annie Brinkmann Speedie joined PBRC in 2011 and serves as the Deputy Director. Annie supervises PBRC’s Pro Bono Projects in the areas of home preservation, consumer protection, tenant advocacy and immigrant assistance, and she oversees PBRC’s extensive volunteer attorney recruitment and support activities. She also manages the Litigation Fund, contributes to PBRC’s grant proposals and reporting requirements, provides support to the Pro Bono Coordinating Council, and offers technical assistance to other legal services programs.

443-703-5200 | mchiasera [at] probonomd.org

Melissa Chiasera joined PBRC in 2020 and serves as the Staff Attorney for the Courtroom Advocacy Project (CAP). Melissa is responsible for coordinating PBRC’s limited-scope courthouse-based pro bono clinics for consumers and tenants in addition to recruiting and mentoring CAP volunteers. Melissa is a graduate of the Chicago-Kent School of Law, and prior to moving to Maryland, she was a prosecutor for the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in Buffalo, NY. 

443-703-3064 | hfamuditimi [at] probonomd.org

Hamidah Famuditimi joined PBRC in 2020 and serves as a paralegal for the Courtroom Advocacy Project (CAP). She supports the activities of both the Consumer Protection Project and the Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day Program. In this role, Hamidah manages case files and client data for Baltimore City and Prince George’s County clients, assists at CAP’s clinics (courthouse and remote), and connects Marylanders with legal resources.

443-703-3045 | egrove [at] probonomd.org

Elizabeth Grove joined PBRC in 2013 and serves as Sharon E. Goldsmith’s Executive Assistant. Elizabeth coordinates meetings and conference calls, manages communications, organizes files and record-keeping, responds to general inquiries, tracks donations, and assists with special events. She also works with the Standing Committee and Pro Bono Liaisons, and helps ensure that attorneys meet reporting requirements. Elizabeth also provides support to the staff and Board of Directors.

443-706-3050 | aharris [at] probonomd.org

Allison Harris joined PBRC in 2019 and serves as the Director of the Home Preservation Project.  Allison oversees outreach to the Maryland legal community to recruit and train volunteer lawyers, and is responsible for running legal clinics that aim to protect senior citizens and to stabilize low-income Marylanders in their homes.

443-703-3052 | mhoward [at] probonomd.org

Matte Howard joined PBRC in the fall of 2019 and serves as the Project Coordinator for the Home Preservation Project. Matte is the point of contact for clients interested in attending legal advice clinics and/or seeking other legal resources. She also assists with managing and tracking the Home Preservation Project trainings offered to volunteer attorneys who participate in estate planning, tax sale, and utility bill clinics.

ljurovich [at] probonomd.org

Lidija Jurovich joined PBRC in 2020 as the Marketing and Communications Associate. Lidija handles all marketing efforts at PBRC including promoting events, managing external communications, and other press outreach. She designs the social media, digital, and print collateral as well as manages the Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Lidija is also the site administrator for Maryland Free Legal Answers.

443-703-3054 | elopez [at] probonomd.org

Edison Lopez joined PBRC in 2020 and serves as the Project Paralegal for the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project. Edison is the point of contact for Spanish-speaking clients at weekly clinics, conducts follow up calls with clients, connects Marylanders with legal resources, and manages the volunteer interpreters.

Edison Lopez se unió al PBRC en 2020 y es el asistente legal para el Proyecto de Asistencia Legal para Inmigrantes en Maryland. Edison es el punto de contacto para hispanohablantes en las clínicas legales, mantiene contacto con los clientes, sirve como un recurso para clientes en Maryland que buscan asistencia legal, y esta en cargo de los intérpretes.