The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library and the Harris County Public Library (HCPL) held a ribbon cutting for the first-ever LAW (Legal Access Workspace) Pod in Harris County on April 9th at the Katherine Tyra Branch Library, 16719 Clay Rd, Houston. LAWPod is an initiative launched to address the legal access disparities in Harris County by offering legal resources and virtual assistance to the community at no additional cost, according to a press release from the Harris County Attorney’s office. “This ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing access to justice and empowering individuals with the tools they need to navigate the legal system effectively,” said a department spokesperson. The event was attended by Deputy County Attorney Jonathan Fombonne, Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4 Policy Advisor Larisa Barreto, Harris County Law Library Director Andre Davison, Harris County Public Library Director Edward Melton and Houston Bar Association President Diana Gomez.

About the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is a public library that serves the legal information needs of self-represented litigants, legal professionals, the judiciary, and county and other governmental officials. About the Harris County Attorney's Office

Christian D. Menefee serves as the elected, top civil lawyer for Texas’ largest county. The Harris County Attorney’s Office represents the county in all civil matters including lawsuits. Menefee leads an office of 250 attorneys and staff members. He entered office at 32 years old, making him the youngest person and first African American elected as the Harris County Attorney.