Opportunities

Please check the box under "I'm Interested" by each opportunity you're interested in. Complete the form at the bottom, and click on "Submit." This form will be emailed to Pro Bono Partnership. You will be contacted shortly thereafter with more detailed information about the client and the required legal work. Please check all matters in which you are interested, as some matters may have previously been placed - however, submitting this form does not obligate you to take a matter!
Employment/Labor/Employee Benefits
Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
SER of Westchester	29-177.3	The mission of SER of Westchester is to prepare young people and adults for the workforce, with special emphasis on the needs of cultural and ethnic minorities. The Organization operates several local after-school programs where students improve their literacy skills, receive homework assistance, and participate in enrichment activities.	Westchester, NY
Legal Work Required: SER of Westchester requests assistance with exempt issues under FLSA and NY wage and hour laws.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Little Angels Child Care Center	21-114.4	Little Angels Child Care Center is licensed for children ages six weeks - five years old and offers a nurturing, caring and sensitive environment geared toward each child's individual development.	Westchester, NY
Legal Work Required: Little Angels Child Care Center requests a review of its employment manuals.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Lakeland Children's Center	27-057.4	The mission of Lakeland Children's Center (www.lakelandchildrenscenter.com) is to provide children with positive experiences, social skills and the resources that will assist in their growth and development.	Westchester, NY
Legal Work Required: Lakeland Children's Center requests assistance with updating an employee handbook.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Rockland Parent-Child Center	27-191.8	The mission of Rockland Parent-Child Center (www.rocklandparentchild.org) is to provide a variety of programs including playgroups for parents, and infants and toddlers, professionally facilitated support groups, workshops, and a community speaker series.	Rockland, NY
Legal Work Required: Rockland Parent-Child Center requests assistance with a review of a volunteer manual.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Rising Tide Capital	24-162.08	Rising Tide Capital (www.risingtidecapital.org) promotes entrepreneurial activity among low-income women, minorities, ex-offenders, and underprivileged youth by creating an assisting small businesses in New Jersey.	Hudson, NJ
Legal Work Required: Rising Tide Capital requests advice regarding the regulations applicable to cafeteria plans for health insurance benefits and assistance with the review of the draft plan document.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Student Association of the State University	27-105.3	The mission of Student Association of the State University is to advocate for low tuition, greater access to higher education, and the strengthening of student government.	New York, NY
Legal Work Required: Student Association of the State University requests advice in connection with a workers' compensation question.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Latina ARMY	27-085.5	The mission of Latina ARMY is to empower young Latina girls by sharing success stories and conducting workshops developed by Latina ARMY.	New Haven, CT
Legal Work Required: Latina ARMY requests advice and assistance in connection with hiring the Organization's first two employees.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Latina ARMY	27-085.6	The mission of Latina ARMY is to empower young Latina girls by sharing success stories and conducting workshops developed by Latina ARMY.	New Haven, CT
Legal Work Required: Latina ARMY requests assistance with determining whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or an independent contractor.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Random Farms Kids Theater	30-081.1	The mission of Random Farms Kids Theater (www.randomfarms.com) is to provide young people with musical theater training and performance opportunities.	New York, NY
Legal Work Required: Random Farms Kids Theater requests advice regarding the proper classification of independent contractors and employees.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Neighbor to Neighbor	21-117.022	The mission of Neighbor to Neighbor is to improve the lives of the working poor in Greenwich and Stamford, CT and Port Chester, NY by creating caring connections between members of our community. The Organization provides food, clothing and household items in an atmosphere of kindness and respect.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Neighbor to Neighbor requests assistance with classifying a job as exempt/non-exempt.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
New York State Children's Alliance	30-105.2	The NYS Children's Alliance (www.nyscarcc.org/about/nysca.html), a state chapter of the National Children's Alliance (NCA), promotes and supports the statewide system of multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) that coordinate interagency response to allegations of child abuse and neglect. MDT's ensure that prompt and appropriate actions are taken to ensure the safety of the child victims; reduce the trauma of victimization for the child; minimize the number of required interviews for the child; facilitate medical and mental health services; increase the likelihood of successful prosecution of offenders, provide family support, and promote best practices that are culturally sensitive.	Kings, NY
Legal Work Required: New York State Children's Alliance requests assistance with structuring a consulting agreement.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Lois Bronz Children's Center	98-064.9	Lois Bronz Children's Center provides Head Start, day care, and special education programs for infants through children up to 12 years of age.	Westchester, NY
Legal Work Required: Lois Bronz Children's Center requests assistance with an employment issue.

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Nonprofit
Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Westchester Deltas	25-115.3	Westchester Deltas is a nonprofit organization consisting primarily of African-American women. Its mission is to support economic development, educational development, and physical and mental health initiatives through seminars, workshops, and a scholarship program.	Westchester, NY
Legal Work Required: Westchester Deltas requests advice regarding grants made to another organization.

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Contracts
Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Measure4Measure	30-041.1	The mission of Measure4Measure is to provide youth in the juvenile justice system with opportunities to build self-esteem, to develop life and work skills, and to strengthen the awareness of their neighborhoods by participating in community service projects.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Measure4Measure requests assistance with a review of a fiscal sponsorship agreement.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Dravet Syndrome Foundation	29-171.3	The mission of the Dravet Syndrome Foundation is to advance new treatments and a cure for Dravet Syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy that appears in young children. The Foundation will fund research into Dravet-related research, with a hope of providing a better quality of life and eventual cure for afflicted individuals. The Foundation will also offer grants to families to help defray the exorbitant medical expenses associated with caring for patients with Dravet Syndrome.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: The Dravet Syndrome Foundation requests assistance with drafting a template grant contract for use in awarding research grants.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Family Services Woodfield	24-085.2	Family Services Woodfield (www.fswinc.org) is the largest and most comprehensive social service agency in Greater Bridgeport. For more than 150 years, FSW has been working to help area residents improve their lives. Accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Services for Children and Families, FSW offers a wide variety of programs and services designed to help its clients build stronger futures for themselves, their families and communities.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Family Services Woodfield requests assistance with drafting a fiscal sponsorship agreement with a new program.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
YWCA of Central New Jersey	24-208.7	YWCA of Central New Jersey (www.ywcacnj.org) fosters the empowerment of women and the elimination of racism.	Union, NJ
Legal Work Required: YWCA of Central New Jersey requests advice and assistance with respect to a possible joint venture with another nonprofit organization.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Random Farms Kids Theater	30-081.2	The mission of Random Farms Kids Theater (www.randomfarms.com) is to provide young people with musical theater training and performance opportunities.	New York, NY
Legal Work Required: Random Farms Kids Theater requests assistance with drafting a liability waiver for children enrolled in the Organization's programs.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers (TSTT)	24-031.020	The mission of Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers (www.tstt.org) is to recruit, mentor, train and place economically challenged and culturally diverse students as future teachers and leaders who will inspire their students in the classroom and strengthen their communities.	Westchester, NY
Legal Work Required: Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers requests a review of a letter agreement for lobbying services.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Community Fund of Darien	26-047.2	The mission of Darien United Way (www.communityfunddarien.org) is to provide strategic and financial leadership to help people in need through its work with over 27 nonprofit agencies and organizations in the region.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Community Fund of Darien requests assistance with legal issues relating to the start of a new internet-based volunteer matching program, including reviewing an agreement with the developers of the program, and assessing liability and risk management issues related to the program.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
NAMI NYS	30-037.7	NAMI NYS (www.naminys.org), the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, provides support to people living with mental illness and their families and friends through more than 50 affiliates statewide.	Albany, NY
Legal Work Required: NAMI NYS requests assistance with a contract review.

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Bylaw Review

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Healing the Children Northeast	27-089.5	The mission of Healing the Children Northeast (www.htcne.org) is to provide free medical care to children in need in the U.S. and throughout the world. HTCNE is the largest and most active chapter of 13 Healing the Children chapters across the U.S. and has helped over 25,000 children since its inception.	Litchfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Healing the Children Northeast requests assistance with a review of bylaws.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Courage to Speak Foundation	29-189.1	The mission of Courage to Speak Foundation (www.couragetospeak.org) is to save lives by empowering youth to be drug-free and encouraging parents to communicate effectively with their children about the dangers of drugs.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Courage to Speak requests assistance with revising its bylaws, certificate of incorporation and drafting various corporate governance policies.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Jewish Community Center Rockland	30-113.2	The Jewish Community Center of Rockland County (www.jccrockland.org) is dedicated to the enrichment and continuity of Jewish life and to the preservation and celebration of our rich heritage. The Center strengthens individual awareness and connection to the community, the State of Israel, and the community at large through a variety of recreational, physical, educational, social and cultural programs.	Rockland, NY
Legal Work Required: Jewish Community Center Rockland requests assistance with a review of its bylaws and certificate of incorporation.

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Real Estate
Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Who Is My Neighbor?	25-106.5	The mission of Who Is My Neighbor (www.whoismyneighbor.net) is to help people be good neighbors locally, through providing local youth with affordable summer day camps and an after-school youth center, and globally, through operation of a fair trade store.	Middlesex, NJ
Legal Work Required: Who Is My Neighbor requests advice and assistance in connection with acquiring or leasing a building on a long-term basis from the municipality in collaboration with the local Affordable Housing Coalition.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Interfaith Council for Action	97-013.017	The mission of IFCA (www.ifcany.org) is to foster, promote, and sponsor better housing, recreational, educational and social conditions for the less privileged members of the community at large.	Westchester, NY
Legal Work Required: Interfaith Council for Action requests assistance with applying for property tax exemption for a low-income property.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
RYASAP	28-211.8	The mission of RYASAP (www.ryasp.org) is to create healthy communities free of the harm caused by substance abuse, crime and violence. RYASAP serves the Greater Bridgeport region with local and statewide programs in juvenile justice advocacy, young adult leadership, addiction prevention, and asset-based youth community development training and consultation.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: RYASAP requests advice regarding the recovery of a security deposit from a residential landlord.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
YouthBuild Newark	25-134.4	YouthBuild Newark (www.youthbuildnewark.com) is the Newark office of a nationally recognized youth development program that provides at-risk youth with an opportunity to earn their GED while also learning and applying construction and home-building skills to build affordable housing in Newark.	Essex, NJ
Legal Work Required: YouthBuild Newark requests assistance with a review of a lease.

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Incorporation/Tax Exemption
Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
New York State Children's Alliance	30-105.1	The NYS Children's Alliance (www.nyscarcc.org/about/nysca.html), a state chapter of the National Children's Alliance (NCA), promotes and supports the statewide system of multidisciplinary teams (MDT) that coordinate inter-agency response to allegations of child abuse and neglect. MDT's ensure that prompt and appropriate actions are taken to ensure the safety of the child victims; reduce the trauma of victimization for the child; minimize the number of required interviews for the children; facilitate medical and mental health services; increase the likelihood of successful prosecution of offenders, provide family support, and promote best practices that are culturally sensitive.	Kings, NY
Legal Work Required: NYSAEYC requests assistance with applying for a group exemption on behalf of five subordinate organizations.

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Intellectual Property

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Parents Ending America's Childhood Epidemic (PEACE)	30-099.1	Parents Ending America's Childhood Epidemic (www.epidemicanswers.org) is dedicated to educating the public about the epidemic of chronic illness affecting the current generation of children, and providing prevention and healing solutions for parents and caregivers. PEACE strives to support and help parents connect with other parents and healthcare providers in an effort to prevent children from becoming chronically ill.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Parents Ending America's Childhood Epidemic (PEACE) requests assistance with a review of its website and with developing medical disclaimer language for its website and other materials.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Courage to Speak Foundation	29-189.2	The mission of Courage to Speak Foundation (www.couragetospeak.org) is to save lives by empowering youth to be drug-free and encouraging parents to communicate effectively with their children about the dangers of drugs.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Courage to Speak Foundation requests assistance with questions regarding ownership and interest in the "Sunny Story" book, used in connection with the Organization's educational programs.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Community Economic Development Fund Foundation	08-123.2	The mission of the Community Economic Development Fund (www.cedf.com) is to strengthen neighborhood economies by providing flexible financial and technical support to small businesses, community organizations, and initiatives in targeted communities and to low- and moderate-income individuals throughout Connecticut.	New Haven, CT
Legal Work Required: The Community Economic Development Fund Foundation requests assistance with drafting a pamphlet on patent and trademark law for small business owners in economically-challenged communities.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Charity Navigator	28-106.05	Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org) works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of America's largest charities.	Bergen, NJ
Legal Work Required: Charity Navigator requests advice in connection with a potential patent for its charity rating system.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Jewish Community Center Rockland	30-113.1	The Jewish Community Center of Rockland County (www.jccrockland.org) is dedicated to the enrichment and continuity of Jewish life and to the preservation and celebration of our rich heritage. The Center strengthens individual awareness and connection to the community, the State of Israel, and the community at large through a variety of recreational, physical, educational, social, and cultural programs.	Rockland, NY
Legal Work Required: Jewish Community Center Rockland requests assistance with the protection of an innovative fundraising program.

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Corporate
Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
The Rising Group	28-109.4	The mission of The Rising Group (www.therisinggroup.org) is to change the fabric of society by reaching out to younger generations using a combination of music, arts, worship, instruction and activism. The Organization targets humanitarian aid and disaster relief, leadership development, spiritual awakening, justice work and advocacy, and environmental conservation and sustainable living.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: The Rising Group requests assistance with dissolution.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Stamford Counseling Center	21-061.7	The Stamford Counseling Center (www.sccweb.org) is a community-based, nonprofit pastoral counseling agency offering top quality psychotherapy and human development services.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Stamford Counseling Center requests a review and possible amendment of its corporate documents regarding the establishment of a new program.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers (TSTT)	24-031.019	The mission of Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers (www.tstt.org) is to recruit, mentor, train and place economically challenged and culturally diverse students as future teachers and leaders who will inspire their students in the classroom and strengthen their communities.	Westchester, NY
Legal Work Required: Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers requests advice in connection with options for structuring an expansion of its program into other geographic areas.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
HOMECorp	27-154.5	The mission of HOMECorp (www.homecorp.org) is to provide safe, decent, affordable homes in Montclair and to promote neighborhood development.	Essex, NJ
Legal Work Required: HOMECorp requests assistance in creating separate subsidiaries for each of the properties that it owns and manages.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
United Way of Morris County	21-021.09	United Way of Morris County (www.uwmorris.org) mobilizes resources to improve the quality of life for people who live and work in Morris County.	Morris, NJ
Legal Work Required: United Way of Morris County requests advice and assistance with a potential merger with other organizations.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Thursday's Child	08-228.1	The mission of Thursday's Child (www.tcadoption.org) is to provide counseling, homestudies, placements, post-placement services, social and cultural support, domestic and international adoption, and overseas assistance to children and families.	Hartford, CT
Legal Work Required: Thursday's Child requests assistance with dissolution.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Community Capital Resources	97-010.045	The mission of Community Capital Resources (www.ccrhv.org) is to increase the housing opportunities of low and moderate income persons in Westchester and Putnam counties through a variety of financial, educational and networking programs.	Westchester, NY
Legal Work Required: Community Capital Resources requests assistance with drafting an opinion letter in connection with an SBA loan.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Healing the Children Northeast	27-089.6	The mission of Healing the Children Northeast (www.htcne.org) is to provide free medical care to children in need in the U.S. and throughout the world. HTCNE is the largest and most active chapter of 13 Healing the Children chapters across the U.S. and has helped over 25,000 children since its inception.	Litchfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Healing the Children Northeast requests assistance with amending the Organization's certificate of incorporation to include limited liability clauses.

Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Jersey Cares	30-082.1	Jersey Cares (www.jerseycares.org) works to meet compelling community needs by encouraging civic engagement. With local agencies, corporations and civic-minded individuals as our partners, we link volunteers with meaningful service projects to improve and enhance our communities.	Essex, NJ
Legal Work Required: Assistance with a review of corporate governance policies.

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Tax
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Bankruptcy
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Corporate Governance/Compliance
Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust	26-123.5	The mission of Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust (www.bntweb.org) is to strengthen neighborhoods by embracing a holistic revitalization approach through advocacy, education, investment and technical support.	Fairfield, CT
Legal Work Required: Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust requests assistance with a review of its corporate governance policies.

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E-Commerce/Internet
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Environmental/Land Use
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HIPAA
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Immigration
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Insurance
Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies	08-009.4	The mission of the Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies is to bring the rich cultural heritage of the West Indies through dance and music.	Hartford, CT
Legal Work Required: Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies requests assistance with resolving an insurance dispute regarding flooding of the Organization's studio.

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Lending/Finance
Client Name	Matter No.	Mission	County	I'm Interested
Abiyoyo Cooperative Family Day Care	08-185.4	The mission of Abiyoyo Cooperative Family Day Care (www.abiyoyodaycare.org) is to foster the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of each child by providing a warm, nurturing, and rich environment.	New Haven, CT
Legal Work Required: Abiyoyo Cooperative Family Day Care requests assistance with drafting a form of agreement by which the students' families permit the Organization to temporarily use (borrow) their deposits to meet current operating needs.

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Litigation
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Privacy
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Trust and Estates
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