Atlanta Legal Aid Welcomes UPS Fellow.ATLANTA -- Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc., today announced it had welcomed its first corporate-sponsored appointee APPOINTEE. A person who is appointed or selected for a particular purpose; as the appointee under a power, is the person who is to receive the benefit of the trust or power. to the Legal Aid Fellowship Program, an attorney from UPS who has begun a four-month assignment. The appointment of Ryan Swift, a lawyer at UPS's headquarters here, is a first not only for Atlanta but also for the nation. More than 100 law firms This list of the world's largest law firms by revenue is taken from The Lawyer and The American Lawyer and is ordered by 2006 revenue:[1]
Swift began reporting last week to Atlanta Legal Aid's Cobb County office, where he will work for the next four months while continuing to receive his salary and benefits from UPS. The Fellowship Program of Atlanta Legal Aid immerses young lawyers in a variety of cases and crises, giving them valuable opportunities for court time and for responsibilities that only come much later at a large firm or corporation. Since 1995, 13 Atlanta law firms have sent 39 associates to serve as Fellows at one of Legal Aid's five offices. Participating firms gain experience for their associates; Legal Aid gains needed support for the work it does. "We're excited to have UPS take part in this marvelous program," said Steve Gottlieb, Legal Aid's executive director. "Over the years, we've come to value the participation of Atlanta's law firms in our Fellowship Program as much as we value their monetary contributions in support of our work." "UPS is leading the way by providing an attorney to legal services," added Esther Laurdent, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Pro Bono Short for pro bono publico [Latin, For the public good]. The designation given to the free legal work done by an attorney for indigent clients and religious, charitable, and other nonprofit entities. Institute. "It's a new, innovative approach for in-house legal departments to do pro-bono work." Ryan joined UPS in 1997 as a paralegal paralegal n. a non-lawyer who performs routine tasks requiring some knowledge of the law and procedures, employed by a law office or who works free-lance as an independent for various lawyers. in the Legal Department. A December 2006 graduate of Georgia State Law School, he took classes part-time in the evenings while working full time. "UPS is committed to the communities it serves," said Teri McClure, UPS senior vice president, Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. . "And we believe when UPSers participate in programs away from the office, it makes them better managers and helps them understand the needs of our people. Our department will grow tremendously from Ryan's experience." "I'm excited," added Swift. "It's a great program. It's a way for me to get practical law experience and when I come back, UPS will get a better, more well-rounded attorney." About Atlanta Legal Aid Founded in 1924, Atlanta Legal Aid provides civil legal services to low-income persons in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. Last year, it opened approximately 25,000 cases. For information regarding the Atlanta Legal Aid Fellowship Program, contact Steve Gottlieb at (404) 614-3990. About the Pro Bono Institute Established in 1996, the Pro Bono Institute is a small non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. housed at the Georgetown University Law Center Also attended
About UPS UPS, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronizing the movement of goods, information and funds. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. UPS's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (UPS) and the company can be found on the Web at UPS.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS. |
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