Jenner & Block has received numerous awards over the years for its pro bono and public service efforts. Some of the most recent awards to the Firm and its attorneys are detailed below.
In addition, Jenner & Block created the Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Pro Bono Award to recognize persons who have provided exceptional legal services to the needy. The winners receive a $5,000 award that they may donate to the charity or charities of their choice.
Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Pro Bono Award Winners:
Representative Pro Bono & Public Service Awards:
American Bar Association
Pro Bono Publico Award
American Bar Association
John Minor Wisdom Award to Partner Jerold S. Solovy (2005) and Thomas P. Sullivan (2003)
American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project
Volunteer Recognition Award
Illinois State Bar Association
John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Award
Business-Education Partnership Award
Chicago Bar Association
Mentor/Tutor Program of the Year
District of Columbia Bar
Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award
Seventh Circuit Bar Association
Pro Bono Service Award
Pro Bono Institute
John H. Pickering Award
Lesbian & Gay Bar Association of Chicago
Legal Service Award
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
Corporate Service Award
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Bill of Rights In Action Award
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
Growth and Innovation Award
Heartland Alliance and the National Immigrant Justice Center
Midwest Light of Human Rights Corporate Award
Human Rights Campaign
Equality Award to Partner Paul M. Smith
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
Bon Foster Memorial Civil Rights Award
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
Legal Services Award
Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center
The Jeanne and Joseph Sullivan Human Rights Award
Minority Corporate Counsel Association
Rainbowmaker Award to Partners David W. DeBruin and Deanne E. Maynard
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
The Arthur von Briesen Award to Partner Donald B. Verrilli, Jr.
The Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing
Volunteer of the Year Award
Public Interest Law Initiative
Pro Bono Initiative Award
Washington Council of Lawyers
Law Firm of The Year Award
Washington Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
Outstanding Achievement Award
Pictured, from top: Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Pro Bono Award Recipients Joshua A. Block, Terrence J. Truax, Iris E. Bennett and Matthew S. Hellman // Linda Singer, Executive Director of Appleseed, the national network of Appleseed public interest law centers; Partner Robert L. Graham was honored in 2006 for his commitment to social justice and community service by the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice; and Malcolm Rich, Executive Director of the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice. // Pro Bono Committee Co-Chair Barry Levenstam accepts the Pro Bono Institute's 2006 John H. Pickering Award on behalf of the Firm // Partner Thomas P. Sullivan, who received the 2004 American Judicature Society’s Justice Award with Janet Reno, former U.S. Attorney General, who delivered the award ceremony’s keynote speech. // Partner David W. DeBruin (left) and former Partner Deanne E. Maynard (center) accepting the 2003 Minority Corporate Counsel Association Rainbowmaker Award from MCCA Executive Director Veta Richardson (right). // The American Bar Association’s Death Penalty Representation Project awarded Jenner & Block its 2006 Volunteer Award for its pro bono contributions on behalf of death row prisoners. At the award ceremony – Partner Paul M. Smith, Partner David W. DeBruin, Partner Terri L. Mascherin, Associate Eric Berger and Partner Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. // Death Penalty Focus recognized Partner Richard P. Steinken and Associate Ginger D. Anders for their work on behalf of a Death Row client, Richard Morales, in which they are challenging the constitutionality of California’s lethal injection procedure. At the award ceremony – Mr. Steinken and Senator George McGovern, recipient of the DPF’s 2007 Human Rights Award.
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