Vision & Mission
Vision: A community where everyone understands basic legal rights and responsibilities and can access appropriate support when needed.
Mission: Preserve the legacy of Justice Frank F. Drowota by advancing judicial ethics, plain‑language legal literacy, and connections to non‑profit legal resources.
Goals 2025–2026
- Build a community basic legal‑advice network in Knoxville.
- Publish the Friendly Law plain‑language resource set.
- Award 10 micro‑grants per year for grassroots rule‑of‑law initiatives.
Social Impact
Reduce legal‑access barriers for vulnerable groups: low‑income residents, seniors, and immigrants.
Strengthen public trust in the justice system through ethics‑focused dialogues and commemorative activities.
Connect pro bono attorneys, civil society organizations, and local communities.
Core Programs
Community Legal Clinics
Recurring basic consultations free of charge, with referrals to specialized services where needed.
“Friendly Law” Workshops
Plain‑language sessions on everyday civil rights, common procedures, and self‑advocacy skills.
Drowota Micro‑Grants
Small grants to catalyze community rule‑of‑law projects and legal‑literacy pilots.
Drowota Rule of Law Day
An annual gathering honoring judicial ethics with judges, attorneys, and students.
Want to help or host a workshop? Talk to us.
Who We Serve
- Residents of Knoxville and nearby areas needing basic legal assistance.
- Students and volunteers interested in judicial ethics and the rule of law.
- Community, faith, and civic groups partnering to host workshops.
Volunteer
Support logistics, interpretation, coordination, and plain‑language content editing.
Legal Professionals
Advise on content and offer basic consultations during clinic sessions.
Partners & Donors
Co‑fund micro‑grants, provide venues, scholarships, or print resources.