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A new service being adopted by pro bono lawyers has enabled the delivery of more than $2.2 million worth of legal assistance in just 18 months.
A new service being adopted by pro bono lawyers has enabled the delivery of more than $2.2 million worth of legal assistance in just 18 months.
At a function hosted by MinterEllison earlier this month, Law Access revealed its service has helped boost the contribution made by lawyers in Western Australia to the broader community.
The service triages applications for pro bono assistance, matching successful applicants with lawyers who take the matters on for zero fees or for a reduced/deferred fee.
“Western Australia’s new pro bono referral service, Law Access enables the legal profession to maximise the impact of the pro bono legal services it provides. This benefits the community as a whole,” Law Access chairperson Adam Ebell said.
“Law Access assists some of Western Australia’s most vulnerable people. Many of the matters referred are matters of public interest, or for charitable not-for–profit organisations. This means that the services provided also help a broader section of the community.
"The generous lawyers who take Law Access referrals work in civil, criminal and family law, and come from large and small firms, as well as from the bar. They give their knowledge, skills and time, because they believe so passionately that lawyers should give back to the community.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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