Volunteer Spotlight
Remembering Lee Zimmerman
January 2026
The Philadelphia VIP community is deeply saddened by the death of our friend and past Board President Lee Zimmerman on November 9, 2025.
The Philadelphia VIP community is deeply saddened by the death of our friend and past Board President Lee Zimmerman on November 9, 2025.
"Lisa perfectly represented all that is good in the legal profession. More than her time or work product, she gave her heart to those she helped."
“I wanted to be someone’s advocate on the worst day of their life.”
“It’s about showing clients that someone is in their corner, willing to fight for them when they feel like they are all alone."
"Once I guide my clients through the process, I can feel them relax, knowing they have someone in their corner.”
“I feel lucky that I can do pro bono work that fits with my schedule. Any lawyer can find some way to make a difference."
Kirk helps new step-parents formalize their relationships through adoption. “I think of it as helping to rebuild a family.”
“I like working one-on-one with clients because I care about them. I want to be the person who gets them a positive result.”
“In these cases, you really get to know the client, their family, and the family’s history. They look to you to answer questions."