Equal Justice Associates - Maryland Legal Aid

The Equal Justice Associates (EJA) is a group of young lawyers who are dedicated to MLA’s mission of improving access to justice for all Marylanders. EJA members serve as ambassadors on behalf of MLA to help meet the need for civil legal assistance among Marylanders with low income. EJA members organize and participate in meaningful pro bono opportunities; collaborate with influential leaders of the legal community; organize fun and engaging networking activities; receive high-quality training and mentoring in a variety of practice areas and gain valuable experience in the courtroom and working with clients.

EJA Leadership:

Co-Chair: Daniel Moore, Saul Ewing LLP
Co-Chair: Katherine Rodriguez, Ballard Spahr LLP
Secretary: Megan Sunderland, Gordon Feinblatt LLC
Membership Chair: Rebecca Lineberry, McGuireWoods
Pro Bono Chair (Frederick): Jennifer Young, Ballard Spahr LLP
Pro Bono Chair (Baltimore): Monique Gillum, Brown Goldstein & Levy
Engagement Chair: Nakea Barksdale, Wilson Elser
Law School Liaison: Qiara Butler, Saul Ewing LLP

Equal Justice Associates:

Participate and coordinate a variety of pro bono service opportunities to help meet the legal needs of low-income Marylanders
Build camaraderie with peers by coordinating fun and engaging activities to raise funds and awareness of Maryland Legal Aid
Receive high-quality training and mentoring from Maryland Legal Aid attorneys in a variety of practice areas.

EJA Impact:

Through participation in EJA, you can:

Keep families in their homes by successfully challenging illegal evictions;
Provide representation and support for victims of domestic violence;
Secure critical medical benefits for older adults and persons with disabilities;
Expunge criminal records so that individuals can obtain employment, housing, and child custody;
Ensure that veterans receive benefits for which they are eligible.

Member Obligations:

Each EJA member will support Maryland Legal Aid by participating in at least one event, including attending a clinic and/or taking a pro bono case.
If this is not possible, the EJA member can instead make a financial contribution (refer to the chart below to see contribution amounts). This financial contribution can be fulfilled through a personal donation or by raising the amount below through different contributions.