2024 Pro Bono Appreciation Week Honorees
Who is honored for their excellent pro bono case team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer?
- Alessandra Scalise
- Elvira Sihvola
- Maylin Meisenheimer
- Linda Martin
- Michael Leonetti
This team worked on behalf of an Afghan family in danger due to the father’s work for the U.S. government. Their dedication led to successful interviews and approval for Lawful Permanent Residence.
Who is honored for an excellent pro bono case team at Fenwick & West?
- Erika Fairfield
They represented an Iraqi refugee family, leading to their approval for resettlement in the U.S. after years of advocacy.
Who are the honorees for an excellent student case team from Seattle University?
- Catherine Mitri
- Marwa Hirmendi
They provided invaluable support for an SIV case, ensuring the client’s needs were met.
Who is the honoree for excellent project work by a law school chapter at CUNY Law?
- Emily Devlin
- Genesis Orea
- Paulina Leyva Hernandez
- Zoe Kline
They partnered with IRAP to improve legal information for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Source: refugeerights.org