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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 a 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, public service law firm committed 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 overwhelming demand for legal assistance today. The challenges are more acute because the widening of the “justice gap” is exacerbated by the economic woes of our time. 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.
The 2011 Campaign for Equal Justice exceeded its $325,000 goal and reached an unprecedented milestone of raising over $350,000.We thank George “Buck” Lewis and the Campaign Cabinet for its tireless efforts. Even that amount is not enough. We had to cut expenses, predictably, in the personnel area. We are down 10.5 full-time equivalent positions caused by a loss of over $300,000 entering 2012 fiscal year, largely due to nearly a 20% reduction in federal funding. Consequently, your support in 2012 through your volunteerism (pro bono) and gifts are more crucial today than ever.
What can you do? Please volunteer your time willingly and generously contribute to the campaign. To give a tax-deductible gift, select “Contribute Now” at the top of the page.
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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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Sean Antone Hunt, Esq., Immediate Past President
Jonathan Hancock, Esq., President
Mary Wolff, Esq., Vice-President
LaTanya Thigpen, Secretary
Byron B. Winsett III, Esq., Treasurer
MEMPHIS BAR ASSOCATION |
Jeff Atchley, Esq.
Norwood Howard & Atchley |
Sean Antone Hunt, Esq.
The Hunt Law Firm |
Thad S. Rodda, Esq.
Burch Porter & Johnson PLLC |
James Barry, Esq.
International Paper |
David P. Knox, Esq.
FedEx Corporation |
Alison Smith, Esq.
Autozone Corporation |
Andrew Branham, Esq.
Counsel on Call |
Jay Lindy, Esq.
Tower Ventures |
Andre C. Wharton, Esq.
The Wharton Firm |
Anne Fritz, Esq.
Memphis Bar Association |
Paul Morris, Esq.
Downtown Memphis Commission |
Byron B. Winsett III, Esq.
Shelby County District Attorney’s Office |
Jonathan Hancock, Esq.
Baker Donelson Bearman
Caldwell & Berkowitz PC |
Clayton C. Purdom, Esq.
Martin Tate Morrow &
Marston P.C.
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Mary Wolff, Esq.
Wolff Ardis PC |
TENNESSEE BAR ASSOCIATION |
LATINO MEMPHIS |
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION
BEN F. JONES CHAPTER |
William Ryan, Esq.
Donati Law Firm |
Gloria Diaz
Memphis City Schools |
Barbara L. Deans
TN Department of Children's Services |
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Africa Gonzalez
YWCA |
Rodrick D. Holmes, Esq.
Ogletree, Deekins, Nash,
Smoak & Stewart
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BOARD APPOINTED |
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Lori Turner-Wilson
RedRover Company |
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CLIENT REPRESENTATIVES |
Rose Benson
Porter-Leath |
Josue Rodriguez
Memphis Center for
Independent Living |
LaTanya Thigpen
Rise Foundation |
Dora Holmes Hare
Center for Neighborhoods |
Shelvie Rose
Delta Human Resources
Agency |
Dawan Lax
Fayette Cares – Somerville |
Charlie Morris, Sr.
Community Service Agency |
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Tommyka Wise
Memphis Urban League |
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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.