Thornton finds balance between practice, pro bono work

Law Talk profile for The Memphis Daily News

Jan. 13, 2011

Laurie Thornton says it was her own experience with paralyzing fear and a sense of helplessness that led her into the pro bono work she does with her law firm, Glankler Brown PLLC, and with Memphis Area Legal Services.

“My personal journey is the reason for supporting the pro bono program and I can relate to what some of these people are going through,” she said. “I know I can’t handle everything they need, but I can listen and give advice and do what I can; and I can even ask the other partners and associates to assist if their problem flows into a different area. Everyone’s been very helpful and willing to help.”

Thornton’s work with MALS has been in the areas of real estate transactions, estate issues and collection matters … (read more)