Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Awards Ceremony
Date and Time
Location
Chester H. Ferguson Law Center
1610 N. Tampa St.
Tampa, FL 33602
United States
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The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and the Volunteer Lawyers Program cordially invite you to attend the 2026 Circuit's Pro Bono Service Awards Ceremony.
Join the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and Volunteer Lawyers Program as they recognize lawyers, law firms, paralegals, and organizations that made a significant contribution to pro bono legal services in 2025. Award categories will be recognized as:
- Outstanding Pro Bono Service by a Lawyer: Heather A. Lee, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Outstanding Pro Bono Service by a Young Lawyer: Richard J. Anderson II, Anderson Trial Law
- Outstanding Pro Bono Service by a Paralegal: Jessica Figueroa, Paul Figueroa Law
- Outstanding Pro Bono Service by a Law Firm: Carlton Fields
- Outstanding Pro Bono Service by an Organization: Hillsborough County Bar Association Criminal Law Section
- Jimmy Kynes Pro Bono Service Award: George A. Melendez, Donovan and Melendez LLC
Thank you to our generous event sponsors!
- Platinum Sponsor: Carlton Fields
- Gold Sponsor: Foley & Lardner LLP
- Gold Sponsor: Hill Ward Henderson
- Silver Sponsor: Crossroads For Florida Kids
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