Day: May 11, 2011

Over the years we’ve seen some very interesting pro bono programs and projects, particularly those created or modified in response to the global economic crisis.  It seems that many lawyers and other people involved understand the importance of creativity and scalability when approaching access to justice issues. We at the PBEye think this column on the astounding growth of Bet Tzedek legal services from one to 31 offices in just a year illustrates just that.  Aaron Hurst, president and founder of the Taproot Foundation, examines how the project essentially became a national organization without the hassle of a large, cumbersome