Awards Reception 2008

On September 17, 2008, MVLS honored volunteers and major donors at our annual Recognition Reception held at Bank of America in Baltimore.  The Honorable Thomas E. Perez, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, was our honored guest speaker.  He commended our volunteer attorneys and supporters for their commitment to pro bono service.

We  recognized with special awards several attorneys who had made outstanding volunteer efforts in 2008 as well as friends of MVLS for their contributions of time, talent and financial support that sustain our mission and make pro bono count for so many Marylanders in need of legal services.  We extend a special thank-you to Bank of America for providing space for this reception free of charge. 

2008 Award Winners

MVLS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

This award thanked the volunteer who contributed the most to furthering pro bono services to MVLS clients through individual representation.


Colin Moorhouse

TEN-YEAR VOLUNTEER AWARD

This award acknowledged volunteers who have accepted at least one MVLS pro bono or reduced-fee case every year for ten consecutive years. 


James W. Almand of Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 
Richard M. Bader of Bader and Cooper

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award is given to the law firm that provided significant services to MVLS clients through representation and generous financial support.


DLA Piper US LLP

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award honored volunteers who applied specialized knowledge to significantly improve MVLS’ resources and initiatives.


Caroline D. Ciraolo of Rosenberg | Martin | Greenberg, LLP
Gerald W. Kelly of the Law Offices of Gerald W. Kelly 

PARTNERSHIP AWARD

This year we honored three recipients with this award that recognizes individuals and organizations that have uniquely contributed to the mission of MVLS. 


Carroll Drake
The Washington County Bar Association
The Daily Record

Leadership Circle Award

This award was presented to individuals who both made a financial contribution to MVLS at the Partners Club level ($350 and above) and accepted at least one pro bono case during the past year. 


James W. Almand
George J. Bachrach
Neal D. Borden
Robert S. Brennen
Jonathan E. Claiborne
Lawrence D. Coppel
Bonnie J. Butler
Charles Cahn, II
Patrick K. Cameron
Alan C. Cason
Jonathan Eisner
Steven R. Freeman
Sally B. Gold
Keli B. Isaacson
Henry D. Kahn
Mary T. Keating
Martin B. Lessans
M. Natalie McSherry
Lee H. Ogburn
Christopher R. Rahl
Anthony J. Rosso
Paul S. Sugar
Bonnie Sullivan