GCP commends member law firms and universities for Pro Bono Week participation

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Cleveland, Ohio—The Greater Cleveland Partnership congratulates the GCP Investor-level members who are participating in The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Pro Bono Week from Oct. 24-31. Participants include volunteer attorneys from Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan and Aronoff LLP, McDonald Hopkins LLC, and Ulmer & Berne LLP, as well as members of the John Carroll University Alumni Association and students from Case Western Reserve University.

“We commend the members of the legal and education communities who have committed their time and professional expertise to provide pro bono legal services in Greater Cleveland,” said GCP President and CEO Joe Roman. “This meets a critical need during these challenging economic times, when there is a greater demand by residents seeking legal advice and guidance due to financial hardships. Ultimately, the entire community benefits from collaborative legal efforts such as this one between the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.”

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As an association of business members, the Greater Cleveland Partnership mobilizes private-sector leadership, expertise and resources to create jobs and leverage investment to improve the economic vitality of the region.

 

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