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The Florida Bar News: Bay Area Legal Services Among Disaster Response Speakers at Washington D.C. Legal Aid Forum

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Florida Bar News: Craig E. Rothburd, P.A. Receives Commendation for Pro Bono Work

Friday, March 28, 2025
Bay Area Legal Receives IOTA Funds from FFLA

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Bay Area Legal Services Swears-In 2025 Board of Directors

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The Florida Bar News: Bay Area Legal Services meets challenge to establish Richard C. Woltmann Endowment

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Spotlight on LSC Disaster Relief Forum and Bay Area Legal’s Disaster Relief Efforts

Friday, January 31, 2025
Bay Area Legal Attorney for Youth in Foster Care Featured on Pioneers and Pathfinders Podcast

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Taylor Sartor discusses the range of issues youth in foster care face.
Carlton Fields Surpasses $50k Fundraising Goal Supporting Bay Area Legal's Woltmann Endowment

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Bay Area Legal Attorney for Kids in Foster Care Named NACC State Coordinator in Florida

Monday, December 2, 2024

Taylor Sartor, L. David Shear Children's Law Center of Bay Area Legal Services staff attorney and FosterPower creator and legal director, was selected for the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) State Coordinator position in Florida.
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Joins the Disaster Recovery Fight

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The disaster team's work has been underscored by the recent declaration of major disasters in 17 Florida counties, including six in the Greater Tampa Bay Area.

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