New Orleans Bar Foundation

Empowering Heroes through NOBF's Veterans Justice Fellowship Join us in making a difference by contributing to the NOBF's Veterans' Justice Fellowship - your donation makes a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans in need!

The New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) and New Orleans Bar Foundation (NOBF) created the prestigious Veterans Justice Fellowship to serve the unaddressed civil legal needs that adversely impact the lives of 25% of New Orleans area veterans who are are low-income. A recent survey of veterans found that five of their top ten overall unmet needs needed the help of a lawyer in the areas of housing law, consumer issues, discharge upgrades, child support, and removal of legal barriers to employment. To address the civil justice gap confronting area veterans, we created the Veterans Justice Fellowship. The Fellow, who is embedded in the VA Hospital, has been working with veterans referred by the VA Medical Center, Start Corporation, Hope Center, Volunteers of America, and Bastion Community of Resilience.

Overall, the VJF has reached 6,431 veterans, veterans' family members, veterans' caseworkers, and veterans' advocates since its inception and has opened 666 cases for veterans through March 31, 2025.

The NOBA Veterans Justice Fellowship fights for veterans as they once fought for us. Help fund this Veterans Fellowship so together, we "Leave No Veteran Behind".

Testimonials

Former Active Duty U.S. Navy Reserve Veteran and U.S. Army Sergeant Veteran YN2 Harris (pictured below) was dealing with the challenges of worsening glaucoma and chronic pain from a back injury when she was denied for disability benefits. NOBF's Veteran's Justice Fellow in the VA Medical Center secured updated medical records for YN2 Harris, which resulted in the successful reconsideration of her application. YN2 Harris is now approved for backdated benefits and her monthly benefits. This financial relief empowers Ms. Harris to prioritize her health, providing peace of mind and paving the way for a more stable and secure life.