by Legal Aid of Manasota | Mar 2, 2023 | News
Ryan Kelley is the program coordinator for Booker High School’s Law Academy, a magnet program that provides students with a rigorous academic program in conjunction with coursework in law studies and criminal justice. The program provides students with real-world... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Feb 2, 2023 | News
Dawn Sakes is the executive director of More Too Life, a Sarasota-based nonprofit that provides resources, education, prevention tools and advocacy for victims of human trafficking. Born and raised in Texas, Sakes has lived in Sarasota-Manatee for seven years. We... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Dec 16, 2022 | News
If there’s a phrase that perfectly describes Legal Aid of Manasota Pro Bono Coordinator Pam Fields, it’s “tenacious matchmaker.” Warm, open and inviting, Pam connects pro bono attorneys with Legal Aid clients in need of services, and she also calls on other local... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Nov 7, 2022 | News
A trial lawyer for mctlaw in its Sarasota office, Michele Stephan grew up in Southwest Florida, attended the University of South Florida and Stetson Law, and loves living and working here. “It’s rewarding to practice law in Sarasota,” she says. “It’s a smaller legal... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Oct 6, 2022 | News
Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Southwest Florida. While Sarasota and Manatee counties were spared a direct hit, the damage to our local community has been extensive—from flooding in South Sarasota County to widespread power outages and connectivity problems. Below,... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Sep 6, 2022 | News
Recently, Legal Aid of Manasota had the privilege of being the recipient of the Sarasota chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL). Founded in 1984, the group’s goal is to mentor female attorneys through membership, client referrals and networking....