Pro Bono Law Alberta (PBLA) saw the end of an era on April 1, 2016 when Gillian Marriott, QC, stepped down as Executive Director, a position she had held since January 1, 2009. Under Ms. Marriott’s guidance, PBLA created several initiatives to engage lawyers in pro bono legal service, assisting thousands of Albertans over the years with their legal matters. Ms. Marriott’s vision and dedication to enhancing a pro bono ethic and culture in the profession significantly contributed to the growth of pro bono service in Alberta.Read full story here

PBLA welcomes Kendall Moholitny as incoming Executive Director effective April 1. Ms. Moholitny is well known to the pro bono community through her previous work with PBLA’s programs and her current role as a Co-Chair of the Access to Justice Committee of the Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch.