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-Sets Record in Fundraising and Attendance-
The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) raised over $600,000 at its Tenth Annual Benefit Reception on November 8. Themed “Honoring Women Veterans – Leading from the Front,” the annual benefit raised resources that will enable NVLSP’s team of legal experts to assist our nation’s veterans and service members. The reception and one-hour program provided an opportunity to honor those who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of our veterans and their families. [more]
Released 11/13/18 | Tags: Supporters
Latest salvo is a class action, in ongoing 8-year battle to get VA to comply with the law
The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) filed a class action lawsuit today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) against the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert Wilkie. The suit, filed with the pro-bono assistance of Sidley Austin LLP, is the latest chapter in an 8-year saga to get the VA to honor its obligations to reimburse veterans for emergency medical expenses incurred at non-VA facilities. [more]
Released 10/30/18 | Tags: Class Actions, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Supporters, Veteran's Benefits
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NVLSP News Articles
Released 10/25/18 at Bloomberg Big Law Business | Tags: Supporters
Law firms are marking the 10th anniversary of Pro Bono Week with events on topics ranging from voting rights to immigration that encourage attorneys to volunteer their time professionally. [more]
Released 8/25/18 at WUSA9 | Tags: Supporters
People who stroll along the DC waterfront in this beautiful weather may see some extra boats out there this morning. It's part of a race for a good cause. WUSA9's Sarah Konsmo is live at the 3rd annual "Race for Warriors". [more]
Released 8/25/18 at WUSA9 | Tags: Supporters
Lawyers and volunteers paddled dragonboats to help veterans on Saturday morning at the annual Row for Warriors event. [more]
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