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The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland’s 22nd Annual Partners for Justice Conference Prioritizes Confronting Barriers to Justice Head On
In an unprecedented year, the barriers confronting low-income and marginalized Marylanders have been laid bare. The long-felt ramifications of the COVID-19 health crisis and the protests for racial justice in the wake of George…
Staff Profile: Ky Qureshi
Rawalpindi, Pakistan My parents immigrated to the United States. I don’t know why they chose Maryland out of all the states, but everything happens for a reason… I graduated…
Staff Profile: Nataly Karimi
Dallas, Texas. After completing my university degree and a year-long stint as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in Syracuse, NY, I received my first job opportunity in Baltimore. Despite having only…
Volunteer Profile: Phil Hanlon, Esq.
I retired full-time in 2015 after 45 years involved in business enterprises. I never practiced law full-time. At retirement I was fortunate to join the Law Firm of Silverman Thompson…
Staff Profile: Amber Nestico
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I came to Baltimore to attend law school at the University of Maryland. Also, my husband moved to Baltimore after college for his first job. We have been…
In the News: Commentary in support of Tax Sale reform – Ken Strong
>> In the News: Commentary in support of Tax Sale reform – Ken Strong “The Baltimore Sun has recently published two excellent op-ed commentaries: “Mayor should cancel tax sale” by…
In Memoriam: June White Dillard
We learned of the passing of June White Dillard simply by chance. It wasn’t until March 16 that many of us heard for the first time our dear friend…
Volunteer Profile: Sima G. Fried
Overall, my legal practice is fairly evenly divided between business litigation and labor and employment work. I have been working in the litigation arena since I graduated law school in…
Volunteer Profile: Robert Mitchell
With which of PBRC’s projects do you volunteer? I volunteer with the Home Preservation Project, which helps clients to build intergenerational wealth by paying bills and preserving their home. In many cases, a client’s…
PBRC advocates for Baltimore City homeowners at risk for tax sale
PBRC advocates for Baltimore City homeowners at risk for tax sale At an annual auction held in May, the Baltimore City government sells City residents’ delinquent property tax liens to the highest…