MVLS News
Feb, 2, 2022
MVLS Succeeds In Getting Client’s $11K Refund Released
Janice Shih, Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Director at MVLS spoke with CNN correspondent Gabe Cohen on January 25th about problems with the IRS, most notably the delays in receiving refunds, and why it is happening. Many taxpayers have not yet received refunds from tax returns filed from last tax season. MVLS’ LITC has been helping...
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Jan, 31, 2022
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) Announces New Pro Bono Program Manager
BALTIMORE, Jan. 31, 2022 – Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS), the largest provider of pro bono legal services in Maryland, today announced the promotion of staff member, Makeisha Gibson, from Senior Paralegal to Pro Bono Program Manager. In her new role, Makeisha will be responsible for the successful operations of our Pro Bono Program. In...
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Jan, 26, 2022
MVLS ANNOUNCES SAAD MALIK TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) Announces New Member to its Board of Directors BALTIMORE, Jan. 26, 2022 – Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS), the largest provider of pro bono legal services, today announced the election of a new board member–attorney Saad Malik. MVLS’ Board of Directors is responsible for governance and directing the organization’s strategic...
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Jan, 21, 2022
Two Years into the Pandemic, Legal Services Continue To Be a Lifeline For Trafficking Survivors
Almost two years after COVID-19 began to disrupt daily life in communities throughout Maryland, survivors of human trafficking and other populations placed at increased risk of exploitation continue to face acute challenges related to the health crisis. During Human Trafficking Awareness Month this January, we invite you to learn more about the legal needs of...
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Jan, 10, 2022
January 2022 Volunteer of the Month
We’re proud to recognize Krystil E. Smith as the January 2022 Volunteer of the Month. Read on to learn more about Krystil and her experience as an MVLS volunteer. Why do you choose to volunteer with MVLS? I chose to volunteer with MVLS after learning of the even greater need for legal representation since the...
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Dec, 22, 2021
Letter to Governor Larry Hogan
We sent a letter to Governor Larry Hogan on December 16, alongside 17 Maryland General Assembly legislators and 35 organizations from across the state calling on him to fund the Access to Counsel program for low-income renters in Maryland. HB18, which was sponsored by Senator Shelly Laskin Hettleman and Delegate Wanika Fisher, passed last year...
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Dec, 21, 2021
UB School of Law and MVLS Receive Department of Justice Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UB School of Law and MVLS Receive Department of Justice Grant to Significantly Expand...
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Dec, 14, 2021
December 2021 Volunteer of the Month
We’re proud to recognize Jennifer Jones as the December 2021 Volunteer of the Month. Read on to learn more about Jennifer and her experience as an MVLS volunteer. Why do you choose to volunteer with MVLS? Work for an MVLS client can make a positive difference in someone’s life that otherwise would not have occurred....
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Dec, 13, 2021
MVLS ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS), the largest provider of pro bono legal services, today announced the election of seven (7) new board members – attorneys Tyree Ayers, Shereefat Balogun, Brian Gordon, La’Tika Howard, Robin Leone, Marc Shach, and Dr. Ann Irvine. MVLS’ Board of Directors is responsible for governance and directing the organization’s strategic plan...
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Nov, 10, 2021
November 2021 Volunteer of the Month
We’re proud to recognize Christopher Rahl as the November 2021 Volunteer of the Month. Read on to learn more about Chris and his experience as an MVLS volunteer. Why do you choose to volunteer with MVLS? MVLS makes it easy to volunteer. They provide malpractice insurance for volunteers, trainings, and mentors, and the clients...
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