Legal Aid in Action
Legal Aid in Action is the official podcast of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. We explain the law in plain, simple words. We share real stories. And we show what justice looks like in everyday life.
Legal Aid gives free legal help to people who cannot afford a lawyer. We help with things like eviction, domestic violence, consumer fraud, public benefits, and family law. Every day, our lawyers and staff work with people across Middle Tennessee to help them stay safe, stay housed, and take care of their families.
On this podcast, we break down common legal problems in easy-to-understand language. We talk with Legal Aid staff and community partners. And we share stories about real people whose lives changed because they got legal help.
This podcast is for you — whether you need legal information, work in your community, or just believe that everyone deserves a fair chance.
Because the law should not be confusing. And help should not be hard to find.
Episodes
3 episodes
Talking Legal Aid With Executive Director DarKenya Waller
DarKenya finishes her discussion about Legal Aid by overcoming myths and misconceptions as well as revealing the future of our firm.
Talking Legal Aid With Executive Director DarKenya Waller
DarKenya continues the discussion of leading the largest nonprofit law firm in Tennessee by talking about how Legal Aid is funded, how we select our clients, and how potential clients might reach us.
Talking Legal Aid With Executive Director DarKenya Waller
DarKenya Waller introduces herself as head of the largest nonprofit law firm in the state of Tennessee, explains how Legal Aid helps clients, how clients reach us, and the impact Legal Aid has had in its almost 60-year existence.