Justice For All Ball - That's A Wrap

The 36th Annual Justice For All Ball was an amazing night - all in celebration of our legal community's commitment to pro bono and equal access to justice. Held at the historic Orpheum Theater on Friday, September 20th, JFAB welcomed lawyers and judges throughout our community. From the table décor and hand painted wine glasses to the music and food, the reviews are in. Everyone had a blast!

Attendees loved the Orpheum, danced the night away, and dined on delicious cuisine.  The Patron Party was sold out.  Guests were reluctant to leave and lingered to the very last call! 

On behalf of The Pro Bono Project – our staff and board of directors – we thank all of our supporters. It takes 9 months of planning to make this event a success and we couldn’t do it without their time, talent, and resources. This event is approximately 30% of our annual revenue. A successful JFAB translates to our mission fulfilled – members of the community accessing equal justice.

Thank You to Our 2024 Justice For All Ball Sponsors

This Year's "Lady Justice" by Northshore Artist Chuck R. Wright

Lady Justice by Chuck R. Wright

Each year, The Pro Bono Project commissions an artist to offer his or her creative and original portrayal of Lady Justice. Each year an artist donates their time and talent to advance our mission. This year we are excited to have local Northshore artist, Chuck R. Wright offer his vision of Lady Justice.

"Lady Justice" will be auctioned off at this year's Justice For All Ball.

Previous artists commissioned include Sharika Mahdi, Gustave Blache III, Amy Centola, Garland Robinette, Christy Boutte, Johnston Burkhardt, Lindsey Jenneman, and Terrance Osborne.

Biz New Orleans Feature Discusses the Role of Pro Bono in New Orleans

Biz New Orleans recently interviewed Executive Director, C.C. Kahr, on the need for pro bono organizations like The Pro Bono Project.

“There is no right to counsel in this country for civil matters,” said C.C. Kahr, executive director of The Pro Bono Project, an organization that serves the Greater New Orleans area from its headquarters at 935 Gravier Street. “Individuals need help navigating their divorce, adopting a child, declaring bankruptcy or communicating with creditors, writing a will, opening a succession on their family home or challenging their insurance claim.”

To read more, click here.

The Pro Bono Project Opens a Second Office On the Northshore

The Pro Bono Project is proud to announce the opening its Northshore office at 810 N. Columbia Street, Ste. A, Covington, LA 70433. Special thanks to the Louisiana Bar Foundation for its generous support.

The Pro Bono Project Announces Its New Executive Committee and Board of Directors

The Pro Bono Project is pleased to announce its new officers and board members for 2024.

Board Chair Scott Sternberg serves as Managing Partner of Sternberg, Naccari & White, where he leads the firm’s operations and relishes his role as counselor to individuals, businesses, and media outlets.

SCOTT STERNBERG, Esq., Sternberg, Naccari & White, Chair

ALYSSA MAURICE-ANDERSON, Esq., Entergy, Vice Chair

GRAHAM RYAN, Esq., Jones Walker, Secretary

CORY VIDAL, Esq., Hancock Whitney Bank, Treasurer

LACEY ROCHESTER, Esq., Baker Donelson, Immediate Past Chair

The following members of the legal and business community serve on the 2024 Board of Directors:

Gregg Barrios, Esq., Adams and Reese

Kristin Beckman, Esq., Pipes Miles Beckman

Camille Bryant, Esq., McGlinchey Stafford

P. Kevin Colomb, Esq.

Casey Cowley, Esq., Casey Cowley Attorneys

April Davenport, Esq., Orleans Civil District Court

Michael Dodson, Esq., Fishman Haygood

Robert Dressel, Esq., Barrasso Usdin

Kansas Guidry, Esq., Flanagan Partners

Hon. Rachael Johnson, Esq., 4th Circuit Court of Appeal

Tracey Knight, Esq., U.S. Attorney’s Office

Roxanne Newman, Esq., Southeast LA Legal Services

Tracey Rannals, Esq., Rannals Law

J. Van Robichaux, Esq., Robichaux Law Firm

Elizabeth S. Sconzert, Esq., Blue Williams, LLC

Christopher M. Short, Esq., Kiefer & Kiefe

Matthew Slaughter, Esq., Flanagan Partners

Ryan Swayze, Bellingrath Wealth Management & Employee Benefits

Cherrell Taplin, Esq., Liskow & Lewis

Katherine Wyly, Esq., Phelps Dunbar