Volunteer Stories
Pro bono attorneys, legal interns, and social work students power our mission.2026 Sealing Clinic Wrap Up: Volunteer Story
LCBH teamed up with DePaul College of Law to host a community-based Eviction Sealing Clinic in April! More than 50 student and attorney volunteers helped tenants draft 63 motions to seal old eviction records, which can create a harmful barrier to future housing. We are so grateful for...
Scott Goehring – Volunteer Attorney & LCBH Ambassador
From October 27th to 31st, we are celebrating Pro Bono Week! In 2025, more than 60 volunteers from 11 firms and law schools have helped power our work with renters facing housing-related challenges. We are so grateful for their commitment to renters’ rights and for their willingness to give...
Shiva Kooragayala – Volunteer Attorney
Shiva, the 2022 Barbara Grau Outstanding Housing Advocate Award winner, joins our board from Massey & Gail. Shiva has an extensive background in fair housing work and served as a volunteer with LCBH during the COVID-19 pandemic and eviction moratorium while working at Skadden, Arps, Slate,...
Peter Bermes – Volunteer Attorney
I was looking for pro bono opportunities that fit my needs and career. LCBH’s Rentervention program was a great fit for my work style. I have been participating since June 2020.LCBH and Rentervention fill the gap where tenants don’t understand their rights when faced with housing issues....
LCBH Alumni discuss their experiences and the KCRO
We recently caught up with two LCBH alumni, Rachel Blake and Charles Nicholls. Rachel is Associate Director for Regional Housing Legal Services in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Her work is a mix of policy advocacy, organizational strategy and strategic planning. Charles is an attorney at Nicholls Law...
Meet Laurel Chen – LCBH Alumni Spotlight
Laurel Chen was an intern in LCBH's supportive services department during the 2018-2019 academic year. LCBH is grateful to have Laurel's voice and advocacy. If you are a former pro bono attorney, supportive services intern, or legal fellow, we encourage you to Share Your Story. How did you get...