September 2008 (Downloadable PDF file)

The Legal Project

Pro Bono Corner
Lisa A. Frisch, Executive Director

Please Plan to Attend our 13th Annual Pro Bono Reception on October 23, 2008

The 13th Annual Pro Bono Reception will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 5:30-8:30 pm at the beautiful New York State Museum Terrace Gallery in downtown Albany. Our Mistress of Ceremonies is Lydia Kulbida of WNYT. There will be a cocktail reception with a beer and wine open bar, and delicious hors d'oeuvres as well as a wonderful Silent Auction. You can register to attend the Reception on our secure website at www.legalproject.org or by check to The Legal Project. All donations are tax deductible!

Get in on the Silent Auction Fun NOW!

The auction will be available for bidding prior to the event for the first time, in early October, so you will have the opportunity to view the wonderful prizes and make bids before the event, even if you cannot attend. We will send out a link to the on-line auction on the CDWBA Weekly Update, but in the meantime, if you would like to donate an item, a service such as a will or real estate closing or gift certificate to the auction, please contact me at lfrisch@legalproject.org. We have a good number of very talented artists who are CDWBA members who have contributed to the auction, so if you make jewelry or are an artist, please consider helping us!

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Congratulations to our 13th Annual Pro Bono Reception Awardees!

Jessica Norgrove, Esq.
Brigid Nolan Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service to Victims of Domestic Violence: This award is presented to an attorney who, through his or her dedication and pro bono service with The Legal Project, has helped a victim of domestic violence to begin life anew.

Eleanor DeCoursey, Esq.
Stanley A. Rosen Memorial Award for Service to Victims of Domestic Violence: This award is presented to an attorney who has demonstrated an ability to litigate a matter on behalf of a victim of domestic violence and shows the utmost professionalism and integrity in their dealings with the Court, litigants and attorneys, which are qualities exemplified by Stanley Rosen during his lifetime.

Melissa Latino, Esq.
Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service: This award is presented to attorneys who embody the spirit of pro bono volunteerism and selflessness that Kurt Clobridge, an active participant in The Legal Project’s programs, exemplified during his life.

The Law Firm of Deily, Glastetter and Mooney, LLP
The Barry A. Gold Law Firm Leadership Award: This award recognizes a law firm that has made an important difference during the past year through the generous pro bono work of its partners and associates.

Equinox, Inc.
The Field of Dreams Award: This award is presented to an individual or organization whose inspiration and efforts resulted in the development of a new or expanded Legal Project program to meet the needs of lower income or other underserved people.

Thank you for volunteering in June and July!

A Day at the Races: July 24, 2008

The CDWBA, Adirondack Women’s Bar Association and The Legal Project cosponsored our Second Annual Day at the Races at Saratoga on a rather soggy day in July. Despite the rain, everyone had a wonderful time! Here are some photos of the festivities!

Barbara King and Ron Orlando	Cynthia Schrock, Jill Dunn and Justine Spada
Legal Project Staff Jessica Lennon, Carla Brogoch, Gina Marie Cannistraro and Susan Pattenaude	Hon. Helena Heath Roland, Ed Swyer and Elizabeth Lott