2022 Volunteer Recognition Award Luncheon & Professionalism CLE

201 Saint Charles Avenue,New Orleans LA 70170

29 November, 2022

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Volunteer Recognition Luncheon & Professionalism CLENovember 29, 2022 Professionalism CLE: 11 am - 12 noon Awards & Luncheon: 12 pm - 1 pmJones Walker, 201 St Charles Ave., 52nd FloorEvery year, The Pro Bono Project honors lawyers, law firms, students, businesses, and members of the judiciary who have provided, improved, and excelled in the delivery of legal services. These services are of critical importance to the increasing number of people in our area. We host our annual Volunteer Appreciations Event to show our deep appreciation for those who support our mission to improve access to justice in our community. This year's ceremony will be held on November 29th at 12 noon at Jones Walker, 201 St. Charles Avenue, 52nd Floor. A free panel discussion and professionalism CLE will precede the lunch and awards at 11 a.m. "Pro Bono and the Promise of Equal Access to Justice" will feature a discussion by Hon. Scott Schlegel, 24th JDC and Rachael Mills, Louisiana State Bar Association. To show our deep appreciation for those who commit so much to The Pro Bono Project and our mission of improving access to justice in our community, we will recognize volunteers in the following categories for 2022: • Outstanding Pro Bono Law Firm – Jones Walker • Outstanding Pro Bono Partner – Last Word Strategies • Outstanding Pro Bono Paralegal – Sara Gothard • Outstanding Pro Bono Law Student – Jada Doucet • Outstanding New Volunteer – Travis Desiah • Distinguished Donor – Bruce Shreves • Distinguished Service Awardee – Jan Hayden • Distinguished Service Awardee – Joseph Ballard • Distinguished Jurist – Hon. Scott Schegel • Friend of Pro Bono – AmFund