Do you know of a law firm that has provided pro bono representation in partnership with a legal aid program to disadvantaged families in foreclosure proceedings?

If so, let's recognize them.

Nominate a law firm or let the law firm know we want to honor them with

the 2009 NLADA Beacon of Justice Award.

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association Wishes to Honor Law Firms

Who Have Provided Pro Bono Representation in Partnership with a Legal Aid Program to Disadvantaged Families in

Foreclosure Proceedings

What is the Beacon of Justice Award?

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association invites you to nominate your law firm for the 2009 NLADA Beacon of Justice Award honoring law firms across the country who have, in partnership with a legal aid program, provided pro bono representation to disadvantaged families in foreclosure proceedings.

If the law firm has provided a signifigant percentage of their total pro bono hours representating foreclosure proceedings, then your law firm is eligible to receive the 2009 Beacon of Justice Award.

The Beacon of Justice Award acknowledges the critical role that pro bono efforts play in ensuring equal access to justice. The National Legal Aid & Defender Association is pleased to recognize law firms that have provided an exemplary commitment to pro bono services to disadvantaged families facing foreclosure proceedings.

How to Apply for the Beacon of Justice Award?

Complete the 2009 Beacon of Justice Application and send attachments to Tiffany Payne, Director of Development, via email t.payne@nlada.org or fax 202-872-1031. The deadline for application submission is May 15, 2009. Law firms can nominate themselves or legal aid programs can nominate law firms. Questions? Call Tiffany at 202-452-0620 X232.

The Beacon of Justice Award will be awarded at the upcoming NLADA Exemplar Award Dinner honoring Michael Holston, executive vice president, secretary and general counsel of Hewlett-Packard Company on June 3, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC. Click here for more information about the Exemplar Award Dinner.

Nominate a Law Firm for the Beacon of Justice Award!

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