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Preserving Massachusetts' Right to Shelter in the Context of Increased Migration
Preserving Massachusetts' Right to Shelter in the Context of Increased Migration

De Novo attorneys William Lonn and Karen Bobadilla discuss the impacts of recent changes to the state’s Right to Shelter program in the Winter 2025 edition of the Boston Bar Journal.

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Legal Program, Immigration, HousingAmanda BeckerFebruary 26, 2025
Legal Clinics Help Haitian Families Apply for Temporary Protected Status, Work Authorization
Legal Clinics Help Haitian Families Apply for Temporary Protected Status, Work Authorization

De Novo’s Immigration Unit held five legal clinics during the month of November, assisting more than 225 Haitian families in applying for Temporary Protected Status and work authorization.

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ImmigrationAmanda BeckerDecember 31, 2024
De Novo Celebrates Volunteers, Community Partners at Annual Appreciation Event
De Novo Celebrates Volunteers, Community Partners at Annual Appreciation Event

On September 24, De Novo honored the work of over 100 volunteers and its many community partners and supporters at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.

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General, Legal Program, Counseling Program, Community PartnershipsPaige SwansonDecember 31, 2024
De Novo Staff “Walk to the Hill” for Increased Civil Legal Aid Funding
De Novo Staff “Walk to the Hill” for Increased Civil Legal Aid Funding

Staff and volunteers joined more than 600 lawyers, advocates, and law students from across the state to urge Massachusetts legislators to increase funding for civil legal aid.

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General, Legal ProgramAmanda BeckerFebruary 11, 2024
De Novo Launches New Monthly Family Law Clinic
De Novo Launches New Monthly Family Law Clinic

Walk-in clinic offers local community members free legal assistance in family law matters on the third Monday evening of each month in Somerville.

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Family Law, Legal ProgramAmanda BeckerFebruary 1, 2024
Andre Finds Safety and Acceptance in America
Andre Finds Safety and Acceptance in America

As a gay, disabled man living in Jamaica, Andre faced daily beatings, bullying, harassment, and discrimination.

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Immigration, Legal ProgramAmanda BeckerDecember 21, 2023
De Novo Celebrates its Volunteers and Community Partners at Annual Appreciation Event
De Novo Celebrates its Volunteers and Community Partners at Annual Appreciation Event

Long-time volunteer attorney Andrew Cornell honored with inaugural Herb Epstein Volunteer Excellence Award.

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General, Community Partnerships, VolunteersAmanda BeckerDecember 15, 2023
Gary Howell-Walton Joins De Novo’s Board of Directors
Gary Howell-Walton Joins De Novo’s Board of Directors

Gary B. Howell-Walton, an associate at WilmerHale, has joined the Board of Directors at De Novo.

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GeneralAmanda BeckerJune 22, 2023
Sad news: Paul Goldmuntz has passed away
Sad news: Paul Goldmuntz has passed away

De Novo mourns the loss of beloved former Clinical Director Dr. Paul Goldmuntz, who oversaw the Counseling Program for 37 years.

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General, Counseling Program, VolunteersAmanda BeckerMarch 13, 2023
De Novo’s Karen Bobadilla Selected to Join BBA’s 2023 Public Interest Leadership Program
De Novo’s Karen Bobadilla Selected to Join BBA’s 2023 Public Interest Leadership Program

Staff Attorney Bobadilla is among a select group of talented lawyers participating in the Boston Bar Association’s year-long leadership program.

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Legal Program, ImmigrationAmanda BeckerMarch 6, 2023
De Novo Executive Director visits Burundi and Rwanda with Boston University School of Social Work
De Novo Executive Director visits Burundi and Rwanda with Boston University School of Social Work

BU group explores forming partnerships to enhance capacity in education and training in mental health, research, evaluation, and infrastructure.

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Counseling Program, General, Community PartnershipsAmanda BeckerFebruary 20, 2023
De Novo Staff & Volunteers Talk to The Hill for Civil Legal Aid Funding
De Novo Staff & Volunteers Talk to The Hill for Civil Legal Aid Funding

De Novo joined more than 1,000 lawyers and advocates across the state to urge state lawmakers to provide increased funding for civil legal aid.

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Funders, General, Legal ProgramAmanda BeckerFebruary 17, 2023
Making Safety and Stability a Reality for Edgar
Making Safety and Stability a Reality for Edgar

De Novo attorney Karen Bobadilla worked with Edgar to obtain special findings in Probate and Family Court, securing his green card by obtaining Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status.

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ImmigrationAmanda BeckerFebruary 7, 2023
Volunteer Attorney Eleanor Newhoff Receives Prestigious Adams Pro Bono Publico Award
Volunteer Attorney Eleanor Newhoff Receives Prestigious Adams Pro Bono Publico Award

Long-time De Novo volunteer is recognized by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for her pro bono service.

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Volunteers, ImmigrationAmanda BeckerJanuary 9, 2023
Assistant Legal Director Elizabeth Brusie Named 2022 Top Woman of Law
Assistant Legal Director Elizabeth Brusie Named 2022 Top Woman of Law

De Novo’s Assistant Legal Director was honored among Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Top Women of Law for 2022.

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Legal ProgramAmanda BeckerJanuary 9, 2023
Beloved Clinical Director Dr. Paul Goldmuntz Retires
Beloved Clinical Director Dr. Paul Goldmuntz Retires

In a special virtual gathering on May 17, De Novo honored long-time clinical director Paul Goldmuntz, Psy.D., who retired after 37 years of service.

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Counseling Program, GeneralAmanda BeckerAugust 15, 2022
Attorney Courtney Libon Recognized as Unsung Hero
Attorney Courtney Libon Recognized as Unsung Hero

De Novo’s Housing and Disability Supervisor Courtney Libon honored for her work with Somerville and Cambridge elders.

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Housing, Legal Program, Community PartnershipsAmanda BeckerNovember 14, 2021
Volunteer Samuel Bryar Receives 2021 Adams Pro Bono Publico Award
Volunteer Samuel Bryar Receives 2021 Adams Pro Bono Publico Award

De Novo volunteer is recognized by the Supreme Judicial Court for his pro bono service.

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Legal Program, VolunteersAmanda BeckerOctober 14, 2021
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De Novo
47 Thorndike Street,
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-661-1010
Hours
Mon 9am - 5pm
Tue 9am - 5pm
Wed 9am - 5pm
Thu 9am - 5pm
Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed