In recognition of their outstanding personal and professional contributions to the Mid-Shore, Childlene Brooks and Amelia “Amy” Blades Steward have been selected to receive this year’s community awards at the
Mid-Shore Pro Bono announced three new staff members in support of its tenant counsel legal services. Joining Mid-Shore Pro Bono’s staff are Mid-Shore Housing Case Manager Julia Jester of Easton, Housing Staff Attorney Bibi Barnes, Esq. of Salisbury and Housing Case Manager and Community Organizer Elliett Earhart of Westover. Barnes and Earhart are also serving .
Hillary Lindeman, Clinton Pettus, Ph.D., Rosemary Ramsey Granillo and Anthony Rodriguez, Esq. were elected as directors with Mid-Shore Pro Bono. MSPB also recognized the dedication and work of departing board member Stephanie Shipley, Esq., who served on the Board since 2017. Lindeman, a Stevensville resident, is a consultant with a focus on helping nonprofits meet .
Mid-Shore Pro Bono named Laura L. Chafey, Esq. as the nonprofit group’s legal director. Chafey most recently served as Dorchester County’s assistant state’s attorney, where she gained extensive experience working on legal issues affecting families and children. She has experience working internationally and with a range of nonprofit legal organizations, including completion of an internship .