Pursuing Justice Podcast Episode 11: Over half a million veterans have received less-than-honorable discharges (known as “bad paper”) since 1980. This prevents them from accessing veterans’ services, often with devastating results. On this episode of PLI's Pursuing Justice hear how Matt Caplan, a partner with Cooley LLP, and Holly Christian, a pro bono manager and staff attorney with Swords to Plowshares dedicate their time to helping veterans secure their benefits.
This podcast provides a behind-the-scenes exploration of pro bono and public interest legal work. These heartening stories are told from both clients’ and lawyers’ perspectives to showcase intimate portraits of lawyers helping those with limited access to justice.
Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and not necessarily those of PLI.
FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE
Matt Caplan
Matt Caplan is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on technology-based litigation. His experience spans across all types of intellectual property litigation, as well as consumer class actions and healthcare litigation. He has successfully represented a wide range of clients through trial and appeal. Matt approaches his practice pragmatically, working in tandem with clients to get the best results, whether that means looking for ways to avoid disputes, resolving a case early on, or winning in court.
Holly L. Christian
Holly L. Christian is the Pro Bono Manager and Staff Attorney at Swords to Plowshares. She previously worked for the American Bar Association where she served as the Veterans Pro Bono Coordinator and Chief Counsel to the Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law and Coordinating Committee on Veterans Benefits and Services. Holly is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law and the University of Dayton. Holly also holds multiple leadership roles in Phi Alpha Delta, a professional law fraternity. She is barred in Illinois.
