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Beginning in the fall, the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County will be launching a new program for retired, retiring and non-practicing lawyers called Second Act. This program is modeled after the ABA Second Season of Service and seeks to recruit attorneys to meet the unmet civil legal needs in our community. Significant numbers of attorneys are expected to retire or modify their practices in the common years. The Second Act program offers these attorneys an opportunity to practice pro bono legal services and are a great way to reinvest in our civil justice system with their vast legal skills and experience. Under the Florida Bar Emeritus Rule certain retired attorneys can be certified to practice with a qualified legal aid organization on a pro bono basis. In addition to direct representation, there are many other opportunities available to retired attorneys such as assisting with client intake. To learn more about the Second Act program and the Emeritus Rule, the Legal Aid Society will be hosting an open house in the fall. This open house will also give attorneys an opportunity to speak with retired attorneys who are currently providing pro bono service through the Legal Aid Society. For more information please see the Legal Aid Society website www.legalaidpbc.org or contact Kim Rommel-Enright at 561-822-9769 or kenright@legalaidpbc.org.