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Volunteer Spotlight

 
 
Volunteer Spotlight

Kerry Nelson

September 2023

Kerry Nelson – trained geologist, house-flipper, and former environmental lawyer – is September’s Volunteer of the Month.

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Olivia Gabriel

August 2023

“I’ve had so many people help me. It’s a heart-opener to be able to give back. That’s why I went to law school, and that’s why I do this work.”

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Volunteer Spotlight

Evan Caplan and James Mulcahy

June 2023

"Every client has their own story. Handing them a legal document like an amended birth certificate feels like crossing the finish line."

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Karen Flynn

May 2023

"People wait a long time for this help, and when you are able to step up and provide this essential service, they are truly appreciative of your efforts."

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Igor Pleskov

April 2023

"I see myself as an unabashed supporter of Philly. Volunteering with VIP is part of my civic commitment to Philadelphia."

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Serena Gopal

March 2023

"As attorneys, we have worked hard to get this superpower that not everyone has, and we can use it in a powerful and meaningful way."

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Robert Cervone

February 2023

"I want to level the playing field. At the end of the day, no matter what is happening in the world, it's you and your client. Nothing else matters."

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Judah Bellin

January 2023

"Most people are navigating challenging economic scenarios, and they don’t even know how the law works, and it's our job to step up to help."

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Regina Nelson and Chinita L. Coleman

December 2022

"These individuals are the kind of people who want what's best for their family, and they should be able to pass that on."

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