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
At Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham, we champion justice by providing free, high-quality legal services to low-income individuals and families in Jefferson County. Through the committed service of our volunteer attorneys, we build trust and strengthen our community, breaking down barriers to justice and fostering stability and dignity for those we serve.
Our Vision
We envision a community in which people are informed and educated about their legal rights and available resources; feel empowered to advocate for themselves; are met with empathy and compassion; feel heard and understood; and are able to trust in a legal system that treats them fairly.
Meet the Staff
Board of Directors
Ruby Jackson, President
Alabama Power
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Heather Fann, Treasurer
Gregory Fann & Turner
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Christine Bergeron
Shipt
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Joel Caldwell
Cory Watson
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Rusty Dorr
Maynard Nexsen
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Scott Grover
Balch & Bingham
Karen Musgrove
Birmingham AIDS Outreach
Brett Ross
Carr Allison
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Jade Sipes
Baker Donelson
Thomas Richie, Vice President
Bradley
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Jackson Hill, Secretary
BL Harbert International
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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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LaBella McCallum
McCallum Hoaglund & McCallum
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Ken Perry
Ken Perry Law Firm
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Sabrina Simon
Sabrina A. Simon LLC
Junior Board
Ashley Robinson, President
Bradley
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Tom Mostellar, Treasurer
Bradley
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Sam Renshaw, Board Liaison
Slocumb Law Firm
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Amanda Breen
Kirk Drennan
Corey Fuller
Comprehensive Investigative Group
Emily Hopper
Bradley
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Xan Ingram
Butler Snow
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Jilisa Milton
Executive Director, GASP
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William J. Nelson
Dominick Feld Hyde
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Daniel Lopez Rubio
Lopez Rubio Lawyers
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Rachel Sims
Bradley
Yuvraj Verma
Jefferson County School System
Robin-Renee Keys, Vice President
Bradley
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J.R. Thomas, Secretary
Birmingham AIDS Outreach
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Bidushi Adhikari
Bradley
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Danielle Cotter
Maynard Nexsen
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Anne Miles Golson
Maynard Nexsen​
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Sarah Hughes
Bressler, Amery & Ross
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Bethany Lee
Cumberland School of Law
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Elizabeth Mojica
Cumberland School of Law​
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Rachel Paulk
Littler Mendelson
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Camryn Sandoval
University of Alabama School of Law
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Charlotte Udipi
Bradley
MV Young, IV
Maynard Nexsen​
