Award Applications due Friday, August 31, 2018 at 5:00 pm

This award recognizes the public service or legal aid performed by a young lawyer (under the age of 36 or one who has not practiced for more than five years in any jurisdiction) who provides outstanding contributions to those in need of legal services.  A nominee must be admitted to practice in Florida.

The term Pro Bono is derived from the phrase pro bono publico meaning “for the good of the public.” The purpose of this award is to encourage more Florida young lawyers to freely contribute their time and expertise in providing legal services to people in their community who cannot otherwise afford those services. In some instances, this will include legal services to charitable organizations which serve the poor. The emphasis of this award is on legal service to the poor.

All completed application packets should be emailed to Alex Palermo (alex.palermo@syniverse.com) and Lindsay Tygart (llt@cokerlaw.com) with a copy to Tom Miller (tmiller@flabar.org).  A link to all of the current Florida Bar Pro Bono Service Award applications can be found at https://www.floridabar.org/public/probono/serviceawards/.

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