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A Peace of Mind – Shaniqua’s Story

When Shaniqua came to LSHV in 2020, she was in desperate need of help. Although Shaniqua was working and able to pay her rent faithfully – her living conditions were deplorable at best.

Shaniqua had been living in her apartment for several years and when she came to us during the pandemic, it was out of desperation. She had already come to LSHV for help in the past- help dealing with the same landlord. In 2017 the landlord was ordered to make necessary repairs and Shaniqua ultimately received an abatement on rent paid because of the living conditions. She thought all had been rectified and was satisfied that the landlord would do what he had been ordered to do so she could get on with her life. Unfortunately, the landlord never made the necessary repairs.

Christopher was able to negotiate a favorable outcome for Shaniqua and her daughter. Shaniqua now lives in a new building and has been able to complete her Master’s in Criminal Justice. Shaniqua believes “People should not be afraid or embarrassed to fight for their rights” – there are resources to help you get the results you need to move forward with your life.”

This is just one of the stories of the 5,239 housing cases we handled last year that impacted over 12,200 household members. Each year we keep thousands of low-income families in their homes, mostly households with children. Our attorneys provide free legal assistance to prevent foreclosures and halt evictions, preserving the most basic necessity of life – shelter – for as many families and individuals as possible. Although the majority of our services are provided by in-house staff, our pro-bono attorneys help with the overflow and with those cases we can’t take for one reason or another.

Hear more from the people we serve by watching the video below. To help your neighbors like Shaniqua and give others that “peace of mind” click here

Please join us!

You are cordially invited to join us for a VIRTUAL Pro Bono Conversation and CLE on Thursday, October 28, 2021 to recognize our dedicated pro bono partners and loyal volunteers.

The event will be held from 1-2:30 pm via ZOOM.
A ZOOM link and materials will be sent to registered individuals prior to 10/28.

Learn about LSHV’s Pro Bono Department and volunteer opportunities and stay for a FREE CLE!

Sheeba Mathai, Esq., Chief Diversity Officer at LSHV, will present an informative CLE on:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): Introduction and Why it is Important
This training is for those interested in learning about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB), why it is important, and what practitioners and all legal professionals need to know about the importance of DEIB work in the field of law.

1.0 CLE Credit in Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias provided

CLE Note: CLE in Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias provided to Experienced Attorneys only, but all levels of attorneys are encouraged to attend!

LSHV’s Pro Bono Department recruits private attorneys and law firms to volunteer their time and expertise while assisting the organization to handle cases that it would not be able to otherwise.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by registering now.

If you can’t attend but want to learn more about the Pro Bono Department and potential volunteer opportunities visit:https://www.lshv.org/get-involved/pro-bono-attorney-program/