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LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI HONORS AN ARRAY OF EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE CHAMPIONS
With a large crowd on hand, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) honored an array of equal access to justice champions during the 2013 For the Common Good Annual Awards Reception on Wednesday, August 28 at the Randall Gallery (999 North 13th Street).
“Our awards reception was a tremendous success and truly embodied the spirit and passion of the men and women we honored,” said Dan Glazier, LSEM executive director and general counsel. “It was a great evening for everyone and reflected the importance of the community support we receive.”
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The annual awards reception recognized individuals who have been supportive of LSEM’s mission of providing civil legal services and equal access to justice for the low-income community. The awards and the 2013 honorees were:
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The Robert Walston Chubb Award
Charles Weiss, Bryan Cave
For outstanding commitment to providing equal access to justice
The Ashley Award
Ian McCaslin, former Medicaid director for the State of Missouri
For commitment and excellence in advocacy for children
The Edna M. Taylor Client Service Award
Young Friends of LSEM
The Richard B. Teitelman Distinguished Service Award
Judge Lisa Page
For exceptional service to the community through pro bono work
The Melton M. Lewis Equal Justice Award
The Simon Law Firm
For outstanding commitment to providing equal access to justiceLegal Services of Eastern Missouri Honors
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Eddie Mae Binion Community Service Award
Gary Dollar, United Way of Greater St. Louis
For outstanding dedication and service to the community
The F. Wm. McCalpin Pro Bono Award
Maria Perron, The Perron Law Firm, P.C
Nancy Richards, Nancy Richards & Associates, P.C
For extraordinary dedication to pro bono work
The Gerald R. Ortbals Outstanding Law Firm Award
Thompson Coburn LLP
For exemplary commitment to pro bono service as a law firm
The John R. Essner Young Lawyer of the Year Award
Amanda Colvin, Bryan Cave, LLP, LSEM volunteer
Allison Eardley,Husch Blackwell
For meaningful contributions through pro bono work Media Award St. Louis AmericanFor furthering equal access to justice through its newspaper
Glazier, Tom Glick (LSEM Board President) and Jim Guest (LSEM Director of the Volunteer Lawyers Program) presided over the awards presentations. Each honoree received an award honoring them for their commitment to helping the underserved.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) has provided high quality legal assistance in civil cases to the low-income community for more than 50 years. In 2011, LSEM helped over 21,000 people (including clients and their household members) in 21 counties of eastern Missouri. LSEM is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, and as a private, charitable non-profit, receives and appreciates financial support from members of the public. If you would like to support our mission, please visit www.lsem.org and click on "donate now."