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We were delighted to recognize Leavitt Law Firm recently for their continued participation in our pro bono program and name them a #VolunteerOfTheMonth! Their expert team helps with several matters, empowering the community's most vulnerable with vigorous legal representation.

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada | Pro Bono Project - Cara Xidis We connect vulnerable clients with committed and compassionate volunteer attorneys in the state of Nevada.

Cara goes above and beyond to ensure her young clients' wishes are conveyed in the courtroom. We are so thankful for her dedication, and we were honored to recognize her as our #VolunteerOfTheMonth!

We were honored to recognize Greenberg Traurig as a recent #VolunteerOfTheMonth! Their experienced attorneys are always willing to lend a helping hand, even in our most contentious pro bono cases. Their tireless efforts have made an undeniably positive impact on the community.

Kara B. Hendricks has represented 34 kids in pro bono cases with our Children's Attorneys Project for over 15 years. Her willingness to extend support, courage, and compassion continually inspires clients and colleagues—we were proud to honor Kara as a #VolunteerOfTheMonth!

Since her first pro bono case with us in 2023, Caitlin Pyatt of Snell & Wilmer has fiercely advocated for 14 kids! She takes cases without hesitation, often involving large sibling groups. We were honored to recognize Caitlin as a #VolunteerOfTheMonth for her incredible contributions!

October 2025 Volunteer Spotlight: Girishma Grover Brings Heart and Science to Second Helpings Volunteer Spotlight: Girishma Grover Bringing Chemistry, Kindness, and a Dash of Joy to Every Shift If you’ve volunteered at Second Helpings recently, there’s a good chance you’ve met Girishma Grover, or at least felt her presence through a smile, a kind word, or a well-organized stack of wrapped

A chemist with a heart for service, Girishma brings calm, joy, and energy to every shift. “I found a place where my time and energy truly mattered.”
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After hearing about the critical need for pro bono volunteers, Matt S. McLaughlin represented a drug-exposed infant and a pair of siblings impacted by domestic violence. He's onboarded more cases at an impressive rate, providing crucial advocacy to 15 kids in two years! #VolunteerOfTheMonth

Marissa Temple took her first pro bono case 15 years ago and has since taken many more while volunteering in our Small Claims and Landlord/Tenant Ask-A-Lawyer programs. Thank you for going above and beyond for our clients, Marissa! #VolunteerOfTheMonth

This month's featured volunteer is Heather! Thank you for all you do Heather, the volunteers and animals appreciate everything you do so much. 💙

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This month's featured volunteer is Jason! Thank you for all you do Jason, the volunteers and animals appreciate everything you do so much. 💙 #featured #volunteers #VolunteerOfTheMonth #volunteerappreciation #ahoto #animalrescue

Maria Rios Landin was inspired to get involved with pro bono due to her own experiences with a volunteer attorney, and now takes family law, immigration, and child abuse/neglect cases with us. For her dedication, we were thrilled to recognize Maria as a #VolunteerOfTheMonth!

Meet Joseph Powell, a longtime GCCFN volunteer who’s done it all! From picking up donations to yardwork to delivering Thanksgiving meals, Joseph’s heart for service shines. Thank you, Joseph! 💙👏 #VolunteerOfTheMonth #GCCFN #CommunityHero #GratitudeInAction

Brittni A. Tanenbaum, Esq., participated in numerous initiatives as a Boyd Law student with Legal Aid Center. Her longstanding commitment to public welfare continues as she takes pro bono cases with @wbdus.bsky.social, making her our #VolunteerOfTheMonth!

Headshot for Xyzlo Lee, Esq., of Snell & Wilmer, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's Volunteer of the Month

Xyzlo Lee represented two siblings with our Children’s Attorney Project who were removed from their parents' care right before the holidays. He ended up attending their choir recital, gifting them presents, and so much more, making him our #VolunteerOfTheMonth!

This month’s #VolunteerOfTheMonth is Ellen Dumlao.

In addition to currently serving as the Secretary on our #Volunteer #BoardOfDirectors, Ellen has been a staple to #CM since our organization began, and a staple to the #LongIsland #TheatreCommunity as a whole.

Thank you, Sue, for bringing comfort to our hospice patients and their loved ones! You are incredible!

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