Lawyers Without Borders

Lawyers Without Borders "is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to protect the integrity of legal process, serve the underserved, and promote the culture of pro bono service in the legal profession- all with a neutral orientation. It fulfills its mission through advocacy training, cultivating lawyer skill sets to create effective strategies in the human rights and development sectors, neutral observation and engagement in programs that provide capacity building and technical assistance in developing regions and regions emerging from conflict.

LWOB holds special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council Division (ECOSOC) of the United Nations, has associative status with the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) and is accredited to the Department at the UN on the question of Palestine. LWOB and its lawyers engage regularly with the United Nations. Just this month, for the fourth year, a team of volunteers at LWOB was one of ten groups  recognized by United Nations Online Volunteering for volunteer service and contributions to human rights and development...

"LWOB’s funding sources include generous support by a handful of global law firms, private donations, membership dues, and foundation and government grants."

Directors
Accessed February 2009:


 * Christina M. Storm - Founder/President
 * Houston Putnam Lowry - Chair
 * Kathleen Bornhorst
 * Jon Gasior
 * Douglas Gouey-Guy
 * Roger Pugh
 * James S. Rollins
 * Peter W. Schroth
 * Priscilla Pappadia
 * Mark I. Davies

International Advisory Board
Accessed February 2009:


 * Amii Omara-Otunnu - Chair
 * Elizabeth Barad
 * Meaza Ashenafi
 * Toni M. Fine
 * Daniela Nesho Kristo

Contact

 * Web: http://www.lawyerswithoutborders.org

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 * Lawyers Beyond Borders