A Day of Remembrance
April 16, 2015
Today is Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to commemorate the approximately six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Imagine having your family and childhood destroyed by the Nazis, only to be tormented by the crushing burden of poverty in old age. This is unfortunately the reality for a great number of survivors worldwide who live below the poverty line. There are a range of opportunities for pro bono lawyers to help survivors with their legal needs. One inspiring example that has been in the news recently involves a team of pro bono lawyers from Akin Gump