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
Thomas Richie, President
Bradley
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Heather Fann, Vice President
Gregory Fann & Turner
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Christine Bergeron
Shipt
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Angela Denton
Community Volunteer
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Starr Drum
Polsinelli
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Susan McAlister
Solo Practitioner
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Karen Musgrove
Birmingham AIDS Outreach
Jade Sipes
Baker Donelson
Jackson Hill, Secretary
BL Harbert International
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Leesa Booth​, Treasurer
Encompass Health
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Joel Caldwell
Cory Watson
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Rusty Dorr
Maynard Nexsen
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​Ruby Jackson
Alabama Power
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LaBella McCallum
McCallum Hoaglund & McCallum
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Brett Ross
Carr Allison
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Michael Taunton
Balch & Bingham
Junior Board
Sarah Hughes, President
Bressler, Amery & Ross
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Rachel Sims, Secretary
Bradley
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Bidushi Adhikari
Bradley
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Maddison Booth
Burr & Forman
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Orlandious Butler
Social Security Administration
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Caroline Dean
Baker Donelson
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Corey Fuller
Comprehensive Investigative Group
Mary Helene Hall
Bham Now
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​LaTracyenne Kennie
Legal Services Alabama
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Bethany Lee
Cumberland School of Law
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Deidra Mayes
Jefferson Co. Public Defender’s Office
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Elizabeth Mojica
Cumberland School of Law
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Olivia Ndegwa
Jefferson County
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Ben Nye
Stephen K. Greene, LLC
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Halie Pfeiffer
Cumberland School of Law
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Ashley Robinson
Bradley
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Daniel Lopez Rubio
Lopez Rubio Lawyers
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Jada Satchell
Bressler, Amery & Ross
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Charlotte Udipi
Bradley
​J.R. Thomas, Vice President
Birmingham AIDS Outreach
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Rosalie Anthony
Samford University
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Amanda Breen
Kirk Drennan
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Lucy Chen
Petway, French & Ford
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Xan Ingram Flowers
Butler Snow
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Anne Miles Golson
Maynard Nexsen​​​
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Emily Hopper
Bradley
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Robin-Renee Keys
Bradley
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Kyra Lockhart
Burr & Forman
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Jilisa Milton
GASP
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Tom Mostellar
Bradley
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William J. Nelson
Dominick Feld Hyde
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Rachel Paulk
Kelly Services
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Anna Robinson
Burr & Forman
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Mary Grace Robinson
Maynard Nexsen
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Camryn Sandoval
Bradley
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Jordan Smith
Cumberland School of Law
MV Young, IV
Maynard Nexsen​
