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Welcome to Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.’s Website
A Case For Your Support!
 Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. (MALS) entered its fifth decade with the same commitment and determination that inspired 30 members of the legal profession in the wake of Dr. Martin Luther King’s death to coalesce around a shared vision to establish an organization whose single purpose was to provide means by which the legal problems of the poor could be addressed.
Today, MALS continues that tradition of "excellence in legal advocacy," as a non-profit firm geared to provide the highest quality legal assistance possible to the most vulnerable residents of our community.
Even with a dedicated staff, it cannot meet the compelling need today that is more acute because the "justice gap" is widening only compounded by the economic woes of our time. As the recent census reveals that more than 57 million individuals live at or below the poverty line, representing more than a 14 million increase since the 2000 Decennial Census.
Your support for the 2011 Campaign is more crucial today than ever before for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), MALS’ largest funder (40%), is facing a new threat in the 2012 federal budgeting and appropriation processes.
We thank you, our supporters, who softened the blow and impact in 2011. In 2012, your support is being called on once again, as the cornerstone of our democracy - "equal justice under law" - will be undermined, should the proposed cuts occur.
What can you do? Simply, volunteer your time willingly and generously contribute $300.00 minimally, or just give what you are able to give to the 2011 Campaign for Equal Justice, chaired by George T. "Buck" Lewis.
Again, welcome to our website. We hope you find it informative and leave with a better understanding of the various activities and important services we provide our community.
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CAMPAIGN FOR EQUAL JUSTICE
The annual Campaign For Equal Justice provides funds for Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. (MALS). The legal community supports this vital fundraising effort as do area corporations, foundations, and concerned citizens.
Click here to donate online:
Or mail Contributions to:
MALS Campaign For Equal Justice
109 N. Main, Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38103
Honor Roll Category Definitions
Donors to the 2011 Campaign For Equal Justice will be recognized by the following category designations in the annual Honor Roll advertisement and during the Law Week reception sponsored by the Memphis Bar Association:
Visionaries – Contributions of $25,000 or more.
Difference Makers – Law firms of 2 or more attorneys contributing $300 or more per lawyer (a minimum donation of $1000.00 is required).
Barristers – Contributions from $24,999 - $10,000
Advocates – Contributions from $9,999 - $5,000
Guardians – Contributions from $4,999 - $1,000
Leaders – Contributions from $999 - $400
Supporters – Contributions from $399 - $150
Friends – Contributions of $149 and below
Gray Knights – Senior Attorneys – ($100 minimum contribution)
Click here to view donors to the 2010 Campaign For Equal Justice. To view last year’s Visionaries and Difference Makers, click here.
Financial contributions made to Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. are tax-deductible in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
For more information about the Campaign, contact Rita Gibson, Director of Development, or Harrison McIver, Executive Director/CEO.
2011 Campaign For Equal Justice
George T. "Buck" Lewis, Esq., Chair
Sheila Jordan Cunningham, Esq., Co-Chair
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Information contained on this website is provided for its informational content and for educational purposes only. Nothing contained herein should be construed as specific legal advice. Individuals desiring legal advice about a specific situation should consult an attorney licensed in the area having jurisdiction.