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JusticeServer What Firms in Service–Richmond think JusticeServer provides a new gateway to pro bono opportunities for mid-sized frms. We are honored to be involved in this innovative initiative. Chuck Allen, Managing Partner, Goodman Allen & Filetti JusticeServer is three good things in one: a state-of-the-art case management system for legal aid, a more efcient way to recruit volunteer lawyers, and a vehicle to beneft pro bono clients at a distance. McGuireWoods is pleased to help pull together so many resources to the service of those in need. Tom Cabaniss, Managing Partner, McGuireWoods Convenient desktop access to prescreened matters for individuals that require, but cannot aford, the skills of a legal professional will greatly aid lawyers in fulflling the unmistakable directive of the Supreme Court of Virginia and Rule 6.1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct to devote time to pro bono service. Lee Byrd, President, Sands Anderson Once in a while technology can deliver a huge impact for the betterment of many and this is one of those instances. JusticeServer will bring about a sea change in the way attorneys will interact and work with legal aid organizations to provide pro bono services. LeClairRyan is proud to support JusticeServer and its ability to better serve those in our community most in need. David C. Freinberg, CEO, LeClairRyan Hunton & Williams is proud to be a part of the JusticeServer partnership. By matching the needs of legal aid societies with those of our volunteer attorneys, JusticeServer is leveraging private resources to enhance access to justice for the most vulnerable in our communities. We all know that going through legal issues can be stressful. Troutman Sanders is so excited about our involvement in JusticeServer because it will provide a user-friendly and fast tool that enables our attorneys and paralegals to deliver pro bono services in the most efcient manner possible. John O'Neill, Managing Partner, Hunton & Williams John West, Managing Partner, Troutman Sanders - Richmond Advancing Pro Bono Work The VBA Pro Bono Task Force is working to expand the collaborative Firms in Service concept across Virginia. Firms in Service–Richmond members: Goodman Allen & Filetti Hirschler Fleischer Hunton & Williams LeClairRyan McGuireWoods Sands Anderson Spotts Fain Troutman Sanders ThompsonMcMullan Williams Mullen Capital One Financial Corp. Dominion Resources Inc. Firms in Service–Richmond representatives at a recent meeting were (standing, from left): Lee Byrd, Sands Anderson; Chuck Seyfarth, LeClairRyan; Hugh Fain, Spotts Fain; Scott Oostdyk, McGuireWoods; Kate Marriott, Williams Mullen; Neil Kessler, Troutman Sanders; George Hettrick, Hunton & Williams; and Thomas Lane, ThompsonMcMullan. Seated are George W. Marget III, Dominion Resources; and Elizabeth Grif½n Robertson, Goodman Allen & Filetti. Photo by Marilyn Shaw Learn more: Attend the VBA Annual Meeting General Session Friday afternoon, Jan. 25. "'That All Shall Be Free and Equal Before the Law' – The Unfnished Work of the Legal and Ethical Extension of Access to Justice" begins at 2:10 p.m. in Williamsburg. WINTER 2012-2013 • 11