RK ProBono

Russell Kennedy Lawyers has been a signatory to the Australian Pro Bono Centre’s Aspirational Target since 2011.

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Recently, Russell Kennedy had the pleasure of hosting a Melbourne Pro Bono Lawyers Network event in recognition of ‘World Refugee Day’ which is dedicated to the millions of people around the globe who have been forced to leave their homes to escape persecution.

#WorldRefugeeDay

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In celebration of #NationalProBonoDay and #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity, this week Russell Kennedy had the pleasure to hear from CEO of Peninsula Community Legal Centre, Jackie Galloway OAM and Jamila Shirzad, Lawyer in our Corporate and Commercial team.

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Last week, Russell Kennedy lawyers Jamila Shirzad, Fida Hussaini and Nicholas Vialle had the privilege of attending the Muslim Legal Network Annual Iftar. #diversity #inclusivity

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June 20 is World Refugee Day and Russell Kennedy honours the occasion that serves as a global reminder of the resilience and strength demonstrated by millions of forcibly displaced individuals around the world.

#WorldRefugeeDay #June20

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Emma Dunlevie (Pro Bono Partner) & Arti Chetty (Pro Bono Special Counsel) were delighted to attend @ScdHrtMission's #DineWithHeart dinner last night & to meet with the Mission’s CEO, Hang Vo. RK is proud to support the crucial work of the Mission through our #probono partnership.

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#Probono is critical to ensuring #accesstojustice in Australian society. RK is proud of its longstanding commitment to pro bono work, and was honoured to host over 70 community legal centre lawyers at our CLC CPD Day on 17 March 2023.

#auslaw #australianlawyer #probonolaw

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Congratulations to the winners of the Pro Bono Team Excellence Award: Peter Willis SC, Matthew Albert, Evelyn Tadros and Angel Aleksov (led by Justin Gleeson SC of the NSW Bar in the High Court)
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We support ASRC during this challenging time.

The ASRC provides crucial services to refugees and people seeking asylum.

To learn more about ASRC and the significant services they provide, go to https://t.co/ZgoTxGACb9

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On Friday 26 August 2022, RK staff celebrated @WearitPurple Day and for the first time since 2019, we celebrated it with an in-person event in our Sydney and Melbourne offices. This year’s theme was ‘Still Me, Still Human’.
#WearItPurple #StillMeStillHuman #LGBTQIA+

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Lawyers in Australia must begin identifying and discussing the effects of climate change on property matters @lawyersweekly

Read full article here - https://t.co/WDSdcwJU1i

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As the situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate, Australia must immediately provide additional emergency humanitarian visas @lawyersweekly

Read full article here: https://t.co/OrekKcqeFM

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RK Pro Bono News Alert: Albanese Government withdraws from High Court challenge to deport First Nations people.

Read the full Alert here – https://t.co/XUGKZQHntM

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RK was pleased to support @EastTimorHearts alongside Defence Australia & Timor OAS members in @RunMelbourne 2022 on Sunday. Congrats to all who participated & contributed to the important work of @EastTimorHearts. Learn more here: https://t.co/WSW1j0lQzC #runmelbourne2022

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Join @ILC_UNSW virtually tonight at 6:15pm for the exclusive opening of “The Lawyers of the Uluru Statement” to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the delivery of the @ulurustatement from the heart.

No need to register, simply click the link below.
https://t.co/dIUEvMh8ks

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On June 2nd, join @CastanCentre for Human Rights Law as they recognise 30 years since the Mabo No 2 decision in the High Court of Australia.

For more information and registration visit: https://t.co/wBkExBckCC

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Happy National Pro Bono Day!

We are extremely proud of the valuable work carried out by our lawyers as part of RK’s Pro Bono Practice and the real difference our work makes to our clients and the community.

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#nationalprobonoday #community #probono

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RK principal John Corcoran AM presented at the @PeninsulaCLC forum last week in conjunction with the City of Kingston (@kingstoncc). John presented on the topic of retirement options for the elderly.

#probono

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Victorian Law Week is approaching!

The week is all about helping Victorians understand their rights and responsibilities, and providing access to vital information.

Check out the link for more information: https://t.co/Ic6g87TkoC

#lawweekvic2022

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Russell Kennedy principal and pro bono manager, @EmmaDunlevie features in Episode 24 of the William & Lonsdale Podcast- Lives in the Law.

You can listen to the podcast episode here - https://t.co/z8EIPEzqbn

#podcast #livesinthelaw #auslaw #probono

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The @humanrightsfest will commence today, until the 7th of May.

The program is excellent and jam-packed with amazing documentaries. It's a great opportunity to learn, reflect and support independent artists and their film.

More information - https://t.co/nZYp9s7ITw

#HRAFF2022