Pro Bono Volunteers Honored
In order to acknowledge the important service provided by the pro bono organizations and volunteer attorneys that run self-help desks and seminars at each division, since 2011 the Court has published an “Honor Roll of Pro Bono Volunteers.” From its first publication, Chief Judge Peter H. Carroll introduced the Honor Roll with a letter of acknowledgement. The Honor Roll is published annually at the end of October in support of the American Bar Association’s National Pro Bono Celebration Week. To appear on the Honor Roll, the Court accepts email submissions from each pro bono organization with the volunteer names to be added on a quarterly basis. The names to be removed are to be provided by each organization in September for the Court’s annual update.
In 2013, the Court expanded its recognition of pro bono service with a reception for its Honor Roll volunteers. With assistance from the Attorney Admissions Fund, the Court provided light refreshments and certificates of recognition to each of the volunteers on the 2013 Honor Roll. Chief Judge Peter H. Carroll provided brief remarks to a crowd of over 40 guests, including judges, attorneys, and Court staff. The Court appreciates the substantial contributions volunteers provide to improving the bankruptcy process for all parties involved.
The complete list of 2013 pro bono volunteers honored appears at the end of this report.