About Us
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham (VLB) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, providing civil legal aid to low-income residents of Jefferson County. VLB is funded through the generous support of private foundations, law firms, local corporations, and individuals. We do not receive any direct funding from state or local government.
We believe in ensuring access to justice for all, regardless of financial circumstances. By providing pro bono legal services, we empower individuals to define their future and contribute to a more just and equitable world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide accessible and high-quality pro bono legal services to low-income residents of Jefferson County in need of assistance with civil legal issues.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a community where every person is entitled to equal access to justice, regardless of ability to pay.
Meet the Staff
Board of Directors
Preston Martin, President
Bressler, Amery & Ross
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Heather Fann, Secretary
Gregory Fann & Turner
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Russ Allison
Carr Allison
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Joel Caldwell
Cory Watson
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Rusty Dorr
Maynard Nexsen
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Jackson Hill
BL Harbert International
LaBella McCallum
McCallum Hoaglund & McCallum
Ken Perry
Ken Perry Law Firm
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Sabrina Simon
Sabrina A. Simon LLC
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Ruby Jackson, Vice President
Alabama Power
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Scott Grover, Treasurer
Balch & Bingham
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Leesa Booth​
Encompass Health
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Angela Denton
Community Volunteer
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Starr Drum
Polsinelli
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Margaret Loveman
Butler Snow
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Karen Musgrove
Birmingham AIDS Outreach
Thomas Ritchie
Bradley
Junior Board
Ashley Robinson, President
Bradley
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Tom Mostellar, Treasurer
Bradley
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Rachel Childers Paulk
Littler Mendelson
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Camryn Sandoval
University of Alabama School of Law
J.R. Thomas
Birmingham AIDS Outreach
Rolanda Turner
Cumberland School of Law
MV Young, IV
Maynard Nexsen
Robin-Renee Keys, Vice President
Bradley
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Xan Ingram Flowers
Butler Snow
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Samantha Renshaw
Mike Slocumb Law Firm
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Rachel Sims
Bradley
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Demario Thornton
Jefferson County District Attorney's Office
Yuvraj Verma
Jefferson County School System
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