By Paul Wolfram
When I worked as a Family Court Law Clerk, in 2021, I received the best advice about this profession: ‘Jump in with both feet.’ When the opportunity arose to work with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada’s (LACSN) Pro Bono Project, in 2025, it was time to jump. If you are considering taking on a case or two, I urge you to do the same. This last year has been the most rewarding and humbling experience of my career thus far.
At the beginning of the year, I started taking cases through the Pro Bono Project. I took on a few cases through the Children’s Attorney Project (CAP), a program which gives a voice to the children in our community who are going through a difficult time in their young lives. My clients have ranged from newborns to teenagers, and have had every problem from: “How am I going to get to football practice?” to “Where am I going to live?” While the issues are challenging, you are reminded just how important the work is and why you became a lawyer in the first place.
I have also done a couple “Ask-A-Lawyer” sessions, speaking with members of the community about their options for landlord-tenant issues they are facing. While you can’t solve every problem with a short phone call, I have never spoken with a group of individuals who are more appreciative of a few minutes of your time.
Lastly, the community involved in pro bono is amazing. Every judge I have appeared in front of expresses sincere appreciation, and they do everything they can to call your case as soon as possible. The people at LACSN, including all the pro bono mentors, are top-notch. They are generous with their time and never hesitate to lend a helping hand. While the thought of stepping outside of your comfort zone is daunting, it could not be made any easier because of this wonderful community.
If you, at all, have the itch to take on some pro bono cases, please jump in with both feet, you won’t regret it!
About the author
Paul Wolfram obtained his J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law in 2021. After serving a clerkship with the Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division, he joined Ace Law Group where he represents plaintiffs in a variety of matters; including personal injury, employment discrimination matters, and landlord-tenant disputes.
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