July 25, 2024
More than 450 people came together at the Hilton Chicago this month to honor seven unsung heroes in our legal community at the CBA and CBF’s 26th Annual Pro Bono and Public Service Awards Luncheon. The event again underscored that no matter where we are in the legal profession, we have a unique ability to make our community a better place by improving access to justice for those most in need.
Below is a list of this year’s honorees along with links where you can learn more about their inspiring work:
Kimball R. Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson Public Interest Law Fellowship
Natiera Robinson, Ascend Justice
Justice Thomas L. Kilbride Public Service Award
Hon. Janet S. Baer, United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois
Leonard Jay Schrager Award of Excellence
Kate Mitchell, Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
Edward J. Lewis II Pro Bono Service Award
William J. Barrett, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum Nagelberg LLP
Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award
Jenna Stupar, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Exelon Outstanding Corporate Counsel Award
John “Jay” Reidy, AT&T
Thomas H. Morsch Public Service Award
Lisa Palumbo, Legal Aid Chicago
Check out the CBF Luncheon website for photos and more information about the awards and the event. You can also hear from our impressive honorees firsthand by watching a recording here.