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2015

We who believe in justice cannot rest

As we mark the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, we applaud our pro bono and community partners who demonstrate remarkable dedication to our mission to advance, protect and defend civil rights for all.

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Videos of Keynote Speaker Bryan Stevenson

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2015 MLK Luncheon Program

As we mark the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, we applaud our pro bono and community partners who demonstrate remarkable dedication to our mission to advance, protect and defend civil rights for all.

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Event Emcee

Belva Davis

As the first black female TV journalist in the West, Belva Davis helped change the face and focus of TV news. The legendary journalist hosts our event this year.

Corporate Courage Recognition

Derek Barrett

As a self-made entrepreneur and a person always looking to give back to the community, Derek Barrett has provided valuable insight and advice on issues of fair chance hiring.

Corporate Courage Recognition

Michael Hannigan

The Corporate Courage Award is honoring Mike Hannigan’s implementation of fair chance employment practices within his company, and the positive example he sets for other businesses to hire people who have arrest/conviction records as well.

Corporate Courage Recognition

Fair Chance Employment Team at Morgan Lewis

The Fair Chance Employment Team at Morgan Lewis has done tremendous work to ensure that people with arrest/conviction records are able to successfully reenter the workforce.

Keta Taylor Colby Awardee

Suzette Pringle

Suzette's diligence has delivered fast results for clients facing severe employment barriers—in particular, she has helped two clients successfully clean their records and re-enter the work force.

Anthony F. Logan Awardee

Roseann Cirelli

Roseann has been instrumental in KVN’s efforts to assist LCCR and other local direct legal-services providers in handling unaccompanied-minors rocket dockets in San Francisco.

Fr. Cuchulain Moriarty Awardees

LL Family Asylum Team at Ropes & Gray LLP

Representing a mother and son who fled harm in their home country and sought protection in the U.S., the team contributed thoughtful, creative, effective legal work.

Robert G. Sproul, Jr. Awardee

NEIL A. F. POPOVIĆ

Mr. Popović is truly an unsung hero, one who consistently and constantly works to increase pro bono representation.

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