March 7, 2023 – 2022 proved to be another challenging year for Mainers. Skyrocketing inflation,
an uncertain economic future, an ongoing housing crisis and more factors continue to push
more at-risk individuals into a tight spot. Maine’s civil legal aid providers help as many as they
can, but resources don’t allow them to help everybody. …
Maine Justice Foundation Awards 2022 Howard H. Dana Award to Barbara Cardone
The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to honor Barbara Cardone with the 2022 Howard H. Dana Award.
The Maine Justice Foundation presents the Howard H. Dana Jr. Award annually to a Maine lawyer to recognize significant contributions to enhance access to civil legal assistance to economically vulnerable Mainers and outstanding service in the advancement of …
MJF Board Member Bill Harwood Unanimously Supported as Public Advocate
From The Office of Governor Janet T. Mills:
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology’s unanimous vote to recommend the approval of attorney William Harwood of Yarmouth as the state’s Public Advocate. With today’s vote, the Maine State Senate will consider his …
Notice of Public Meeting: Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Commission
Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Commission
Notice of Public Meeting
The Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Commission will hold a public meeting beginning 10:00 AM until finished on Monday, September 13, 2021, to present and approve a remote meeting policy for meetings and hearings of the Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Commission pursuant to 1 …
Updated: Corporate and Philanthropic Leaders Donate $270,000 to Launch Racial Justice Fund
Hallowell, ME – Corporations and philanthropic leaders across Maine have joined forces to raise $270,000 to combat racial injustice and inequity throughout the state through the Racial Justice Fund of the Maine Justice Foundation. These corporate FOUNDERS and civic leaders are as follows:
AARP Maine, Androscoggin Bank, AT&T, Baker Newman Noyes, Bangor Savings Bank, Bernstein …
Maine Justice Foundation Recognizes the Champions of Access to Justice
The Board of the Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to honor three outstanding Maine lawyers who are champions of civil legal aid: Jamie Kilbreth of Drummond Woodsum, Prof. Anna Welch of the University of Maine School of Law, and Daniel Keenan of McCloskey, Mina, Cunniff & Frawley.
Board President Bill Harwood recognized their efforts to …
Access to Justice in Light of Recent Violence Against Black Americans – Statement of the Maine Justice Foundation
Every person in America must have access to the justice system and equal protection under the law. This is not a principle to be conditioned on race, gender, gender identification, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, financial condition or religion. We cannot faithfully profess this belief while standing silent and still in the face of so many …
Maine Justice Foundation Announces New Executive Director
“After a national search, the Board of the Maine Justice Foundation has unanimously and enthusiastically selected Michelle Giard Draeger to serve as our new executive director,” announced Foundation President William S. Harwood. “She has the skills and abilities essential to leading the Foundation into the future and advancing our mission of ensuring access to justice …
Inaugural Grant from LGBTQ Justice Fund Awarded to Maine Equal Justice
The Maine Justice Foundation announced today that the inaugural grant from its LGBTQ Justice Fund has been awarded to Maine Equal Justice to fund a partnership with Maine TransNet, a group that advocates and supports Maine’s transgender community.
Robyn Merrill, executive director of Maine Equal Justice, says “Research and our work in the community makes …
Local Banks and Credit Unions Recognized for Their Support of Civil Legal Aid and “Justice for All”
Governor Janet T. Mills hosted a tea reception at the Blaine House on October 7th to officially acknowledge and express her appreciation to a group of Maine banks and credit unions that support legal aid for poor and vulnerable Mainers.
William S. Harwood, president of the board of the Maine Justice Foundation, welcomed representatives from …