Volunteer Spotlight — Shelley Lewis

How long have you volunteered with MCVLP? I began handling pro bono cases right after I passed the bar in 2004. Why do you volunteer? I was raised to help others when possible. My mother was a geriatric nurse for many years and she was always helping out her patients after they were discharged — […]

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Volunteer Spotlight — The Honorable Jimmy Sandlin

How long have you volunteered with MCVLP? When I began my law practice 32 years ago, one of the first appointments I made was with a respected member of the local bar. I ask him for advice on establishing my practice. I expected him to tell me the best way to be successful. I didn’t […]

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Volunteer Spotlight — Deanna S. Smith

How long have you volunteered with MCVLP? I have volunteered for the MCVLP since 2010. Why do you volunteer? I volunteer because helping others is my reason for becoming a lawyer. A relatively brief and concentrated effort on my part can make a long-lasting difference in my client’s life. What is your most memorable volunteering […]

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Volunteer Spotlight — Andrew M. Sieja

How long have you volunteered with MCVLP? I have volunteered for the MCVLP since first moving back to Huntsville to practice in early 2009. Why do you volunteer? I volunteer because all people deserve equal access to justice or to the law. I find that in private practice it can be easy to find yourself […]

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Volunteer Spotlight – Maureen “Mike” Cooper

How long have you volunteered with MCVLP? I don’t know how long exactly but it is around 2010 – I started sending my pro bono clients to be screened through VLP – and added a few in addition to the ones that wandered into my office. Why do you volunteer? Everyone who is as fortunate […]

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Volunteer Spotlight — Jeremiah M. Hodges

How long have you volunteered with MCVLP? I have been a VLP Member since we did the first Young Lawyers party with the Judges at the Ledges. I think that was 2006 or 2007. Why do you volunteer? It is important to give back to the community. We are proud that our firm has 100% […]

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