The New Jersey State Bar Association Pro Bono Committee is accepting nominations for the annual 2021 Pro Bono Awards, which recognize members of the New Jersey legal profession who exemplify outstanding commitment to providing legal services to the state’s underserved residents.
The award categories are individual, organizational, new attorney and lifetime achievement.
The 2020 awards recognized attorneys and firms that fought for a variety of social justice issues, including refugee children and leading statewide efforts to prevent evictions for low-income individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For a complete listing of the award criteria, and to obtain a nomination form, visit njsba.com. Nomination forms, along with supporting documents, must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 4, to: Christina Pateman, New Jersey State Bar Association, One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, or via email to cpateman@ njsba.com.