By Zelda Hinojosa-Howell, Lone Star Legal Aid Representing survivors of crime requires a willingness to provide holistic legal services to meet both their legal and non-legal needs. Legal aid attorneys representing survivors of crime wear many hats. We are their zealous advocate, but at times it can feel like we are also their cheerleader, therapist,… Continue reading Navigating Texas Family Code Title IV Protective Orders
Month: July 2019
Letter from a Lifer: D’Ann Johnson
Letter #1 in our “Letter from a Lifer” Series. This series features open letters full of experiences, wisdom, and advice for those who are just getting started in the legal aid community. If you’d like to write a Letter from a Lifer or nominate a “Lifer” we should reach out to, please hop on over… Continue reading Letter from a Lifer: D’Ann Johnson
My chat with Caitlin Johnston, co-founder of the CANLAW Clinic on what drives her, positivity hurdles, and turning her passion into a reality
By Kaitlyn Eberhardt, Legal Access Division Caitlin Johnston is an attorney with The Haney Law Firm, specializing in fiduciary litigation. She assists clients with estate planning decisions and probate matters. In June 2016, Caitlin cofounded the Cancer Law Clinic (CANLAW), which provides comprehensive pro bono estate planning services to cancer patients and their caretakers. You… Continue reading My chat with Caitlin Johnston, co-founder of the CANLAW Clinic on what drives her, positivity hurdles, and turning her passion into a reality