The Florida Supreme Court held the annual Pro Bono Awards Ceremony on January 20,2022. Samantha Howell Pro Bono Director for Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. was named the 2022 recipient of the Kay Meyers Pro Bono Coordinator Award, which honors an outstanding pro bono coordinator in a local legal services provider, who is also an active member of the Florida Pro Bono Coordinators Association (FPBCA). Those honored are recognized for their activities within their own legal services program and for their involvement with the FPBCA. Samantha demonstrated extraordinary commitment and dedication to both SLC and FPBCA, especially during these challenging times.
Named for Kay Meyers, Pro Bono Coordinator for the Polk County office of Florida Rural Legal Services, this award honors Kay's dedication to her job, the volunteer attorneys and clients, as well as her significant contributions to the Florida Pro Bono Coordinators Association. Since her untimely death in 1992, the FPBCA has honored her service with this award.
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