The Military Caregiver Journey: An Opportunity to Lend Support
By Devon Bozard The heart contracts upon hearing the moving stories of spouses and families who find themselves in the position of caregiver to a loved one who has been wounded in service to our country. These “Hidden Heroes”...
Justice for Military Families Update
The Justice for Military Families team has had a busy month! We have officially begun work on our online library. This library will be a compilation of information sheets, ranging from 1-4 pages each, organized by subject matter and...
My Story: Navigating the Noncompetitive Program and Switching Practice Areas on the Regular
By Sarah Ford In a household that functions under a norm of constant change, it has been the ultimate obstacle to become a strong attorney. The successful practice of law appears to demand the status quo and an unbreakable...
JMF: A Day in the Life of MSJDN’s Pro Bono Network
by Rachel Smith Licensed attorneys are generally encouraged to volunteer and donate hours to the community through a pro bono network. Although not a mandatory requirement in most jurisdictions, for some attorneys, such as military spouse attorneys, pro bono work can...
Justice for Military Families: Open Cases
Justice for Military Families is seeking help with the cases listed below. Any assistance that either an MSJDN member can provide, or any referrals to other attorneys that may be able to handle this case on a pro bono...
Gold Star Family Grandparent Visitation Guide published by Justice for Military Families
This month, MSJDN’s pro bono program, Justice for Military Families, completed a project that serves Gold Star parents. Our Grandparents Visitation Guide provides a roadmap for Gold Star parents who worry that their relationship with their grandchildren is suffering...
VOLUNTEER! Calling for JMF Committee Members
The Justice for Military Families Pro Bono Program provides attorney military spouses the opportunity to do meaningful legal work as volunteers. JMF works to support TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), while they support the families of fallen services...
Justice for Military Families Pro Bono Program
Catch up with the Justice for Military Families Pro Bono Program! Director – Gabriela Nostro Pro Bono Coordinator – Sarah Ford Committee Secretary – Amy Rose Intake Coordinators – Jenna Bouchard, Kirsten Gough, Rachel Hsiao, and Tricia Petek The...
Volunteer with Justice for Military Families to Support Surviving Grandparents
By Catherine Stanton Justice for Military Families (JMF) is the MSJDN pro bono initiative that connects military families with legal needs to legal assistance from military spouse attorneys. JMF currently partners with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to provide legal counsel...
Justice for Military Families Nominated for ABA Award, But Needs Your Vote
Lawyers sometimes get a bad rap. But for most lawyers, and especially military spouse lawyers, service to community is an important part of their personal and professional lives. Pro bono legal service is the hallmark of the legal profession....
What exactly is #GivingTuesday and what does MSJDF have to do with it?
We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Today, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world are coming...
MSJDN Supports Servicemembers and their Families through Virtual Legal Clinic
The Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) is a group of military spouse attorneys, founded in 2011 by two military spouses frustrated with the challenges of maintaining a legal career that seemed incompatible with the military lifestyle. They formed MSJDN...
MSJDN Pro Bono Week: MilSpouse Attorney Helps Gold Star Mom Keep an Enduring Legacy for Her Daughter
Every October, the American Bar Association creates an annual national spotlight on pro bono through their Celebrate Pro Bono campaign. Justice for Military Families is part of the national pro bono community; we provide pro bono legal services to the...