NOMINATIONS DUE BY APRIL 1, 2009 FOR THE 2009 PRO BONO PUBLICO AWARDS:

The Utah State Bar is seeking nominations for the 2009 Pro Bono Publico Awards. The awards will be given in the following categories:

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
An attorney who has demonstrated dedication to the delivery of legal services to the poor, and has performed significant pro bono work.

Legal Aid Attorney of the Year
A legal services staff attorney whose exceptional contributions have improved legal aid in Utah and has provided pro bono work outside the scope of his/her employment.

Young Lawyer
An attorney that is a member of the Utah State Bar in good standing under 36 years of age and/or a member who has been admitted to the state bar for less than five years, regardless of age who has performed significant pro bono work.

Senior Attorney
The award is intended to recognize and honor the contribution of a senior attorney, 65 or older, delivering pro bono legal services to the poor.

Law Firms
A law firm which has actively and successfully encouraged pro bono service by their attorneys.

Law Students
Any individual law student (enrolled the 2008 school year) that has provided pro bono work beyond the requirements of his/her law school.

Law Schools
A law school or law school group whose goal is to install the ethical and the professional responsibility to provide legal services to all regardless of income.

Please help us nominate any deserving folks who have contributed substantially to the provision of pro bono services. The application is available online. Thank you.