First Half of 2019 Impact Report

FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES ATTORNEYS FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE 

[PHOENIX, AZ] –The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education will recognize the outstanding public service of four Arizona attorneys and the top 50 pro bono attorneys at the State Bar of Arizona’s annual convention.

“The Foundation is very privileged to honor these individuals for their gift of public service.  In addition to their outstanding contributions to the legal profession, the recipients of these awards represent the spirit of equal access to justice with their compassion and dedication to Arizona’s communities,” shared Dr. Kevin Ruegg, Executive Director of the Foundation.

Award winners were selected based on nominations from their peers and colleagues and were presented with their awards during a special luncheon at the State Bar's annual convention in Phoenix on June 27th, 2019.  Those recognized include:

Walter E. Craig Distinguished Services Award

Hon. Lawrence Winthrop

Arizona Court of Appeals Division I

William E. Morris Pro Bono Service Award

Sesaly Stamps

DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy PC

Foundation for Justice Award

Judith Dworkin

Sacks Tierney PA

Mark Santana Law Related Education Award

Chief Justice W. Scott Bales

Arizona Supreme Court          

&

Hon. Murray Snow

U.S. District Court of Arizona

The Top 50 Pro Bono Attorney Awards will be presented to