Adams and Reese had 25 of its New Orleans office attorneys recognized on The Pro Bono Project’s 2014 Honor Roll, honoring attorneys who have actively participated in The Project’s work in 2014, and through their generous donations of time, expertise and funds, hundreds of disadvantaged clients were provided with legal representation and access to justice.
The honor roll was announced at The Pro Bono Project’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event, held on December 4th at Place St. Charles in New Orleans.
Adams and Reese attorneys on the honor roll include: Victoria Baudier, Mark Beebe, Justin Boron, Katherine Brownlee, Cole Callihan, David Coons, John Duck, Phil Franco, Joe Looney, Don McKinney, Courtney Miller, Glen Pilie, Kyle Potts, Jim Rogers, Greg Rouchell, Valeria Sercovich, Ron Sholes, David Stein, Mark Surprenant, Roland Vandenweghe, Ralph Wall, Ray Ward, Lara White, Katie Wollfarth and Laurie Young.
Surprenant, Liaison Partner of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee, was recognized for serving more than 100 pro bono hours for The Pro Bono Project, while Franco and Ward were recognized for pro bono service of more than 50 hours.
Adams and Reese has partnered with The Pro Bono Project for more than two decades, taking more than 300 cases and providing help through more than 75 attorneys. In 2011, Adams and Reese received the Pro Bono “Law Firm of the Year” Award from The Pro Bono Project.