The outstanding work of our lawyers has been recognized by a number of organizations and we also are proud to present Golden Gavel awards each year to recognize our lawyers for their outstanding efforts in a broad array of projects that help people and families around the world.
2010 Awards & Honors
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Stuart Kapp was honored with the Royal Poinciana Community Leadership Award from pro bono client Debbie's Dream Foundation.
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Proskauer received the Law Firm Pro Bono Award at the William O. Douglas Award Dinner in Los Angeles, sponsored by Public Counsel.
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The New York State Bar Association honored a record 102 Proskauer lawyers as Empire State Counsel at the ninth annual "Justice for All" luncheon.
2009 Awards & Honors
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Proskauer was honored with the Volunteers of Legal Service Pro Bono Award at the VOLS 25th Anniversary reception.
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At the Fourth Annual W. Haywood Burns Gala, the Firm was honored with a Special Recognition Award from the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem.
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The Firm received a 2009 Pro Bono Award from the Legal Aid Society for the Juvenile Rights Appellate Project. Steve Kayman and Nicole Spooner were also presented with individual awards.
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Lawrence Elbaum received Sanctuary For Families' Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Advocacy at the Above and Beyond benefit.
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Hazel Malcolmson was honored as VLA Pro Bono Attorney of the Month for November.
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At the 2009 Pro Bono Awards breakfast for the New York City Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program, Rebecca Ambrose, Ira Bogner, Stephen Brecher, Phil Caraballo-Garrison, Evan Citron, Stuart Cohen, Steven Einhorn, Hope Garcia, Stacey Klein, Julie McCane, Allison Meyer, Ryan Searfoorce, Sally Schneider, Matthew Shiels, Lauren Smythe, and Hoi-Ling Wong were recognized for their work advising unrepresented litigants in Family Court.
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The Firm received an award from the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law recognizing our work on election issues.
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Sharada Devarasetty was recognized by Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone for her contributions to the 209A Domestic Violence Initiative.
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The Firm was recognized by the National Law Journal for our work on the Iraqi Human Rights Project.