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AT&T Provides a Timely Contribution Toward Legal Aid for COVID-19 Relief

Nonprofit law firm, Bay Area Legal Services, has recently launched two major pro bono initiatives to provide vital relief to those with civil legal problems as a result of COVID-19.

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Bay Area Legal Services will receive a $138,010 Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the organizations’ use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.

The Tampa Bay Business Journal has named Bay Area Legal Services as a 2020 One Tampa Bay honoree.

Twenty years ago this month, Bay Area Legal Services established the Legal Information Center, a free program that helps family law pro se litigants navigate the legal system.

As Bay Area Legal Services continues to grow, so does its volunteer leadership.

During the month of September, you can help Bay Area Legal Services benefit from dining in or ordering takeout from Columbia Restaurant.

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced that Bay Area Legal Services will receive a $286,426 Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant. LSC’s Pro Bono Innovation Fund is intended to encourage and expand pro bono efforts and partnerships to serve more low-income clients.

The group presented its annual Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero Award to Col. DJ Reyes.

This is Jena's eighth year listed as one of Florida Trend's "Florida Legal Elite."