The 2013 luncheon of the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education once again recognized some of the finest lawyers in the state for their commitment to access to justice in Arizona.
Attorney Barbara Dawson accepting the Foundation’s 2013 Walter E. Craig Award, June 20, 2013, Arizona Biltmore Resort.
The following attorneys were honored:
- Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch: Hon. Mark Santana LRE Award
- Ellen S. Katz: Foundation for Justice Award
- Stanley Friedman: William E. Morris Award
- Barbara Dawson: Walter E. Craig Award
Congratulations to all the recipients.
The State Bar was also represented at the luncheon. Chief Communications Officer Rick DeBruhl led a conversation with CBS5 reporter Dave Cherry. They illuminated the audience on media and law.
And Incoming Bar President Whitney Cunningham brought the specifics when he urged five strategies on attendees who want to give back but are not sure how to begin:
- Take a pro bono case via one of the established legal aid organizations.
- When you cannot take on an entire case or matter, provide limited-scope representation.
- Ghost-write legal papers for an unrepresented person.
- Sign up for the Modest Means Program.
- Become a Foundation Fellow.
Incoming State Bar President Whitney Cunningham, June 20, 2013.
Cunningham included two fascinating statistics in his presentation:
- If every lawyer in Arizona provided only half of the pro bono time recommended by Rule 6.1, its value would be greater than the $80 million cut from the Legal Services Corporation budget.
- Becoming a Foundation Fellow (which nonlawyers may do too) will cost you $16.67 per month. That is approximately equal to one double-shot soy latter per day. Cunningham claims to have lost 20 pounds since he signed on.
The luncheon remains a high point in the Convention. Well done to all involved.
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