Matthew Olesh Is Philadelphia VIP Volunteer of the Month
Monday, March 09, 2009
- Organization: Philadelphia VIP
- Source: Pennsylvania
This month Philadelphia VIP recognizes Matthew Olesh, an associate of Dechert, LLP. as the VIP March 2009 Volunteer of the Month.
Since taking his first VIP case in September 2007, Matthew Olesh has taken seven pro bono cases in the areas of Homeownership and Family Law.
Matthew can be relied upon to take on an urgent matter with little notice, and shows his commitment to his clients by attending training sessions and building his skills and knowledge in new substantive areas.
Matthew's clients share Philadelphia VIP's appreciation of his good work. In one instance Matthew helped a client obtain physical custody of her child who was living almost two hours from Philadelphia in a remote area inaccessible to public transportation. The opposing party deliberately challenged the client's attempts to see the child. With Matthew Olesh's dedication, the client's year long struggle to see her child was rejuvenated and ultimately validated.
VIP honors Matthew for his contributions and enthusiasm as a young lawyer in service of low-income clients.
