Volunteer Lawyers Recognition Celebration

Attorneys, law firms, law-related organizations, and law students who made outstanding pro bono public service, or law-related education contributions in 2008 were honored at the Volunteer Lawyers Recognition Celebration.

“The Wisconsin lawyers who devote their time and talent as volunteers to the State Bar of Wisconsin help make our Bar association one of the best in the nation,” says State Bar President Diane Diel. “I congratulate each and every one of the volunteers honored with these awards. You have worked hard to advance the profession, to advance the causes of justice and to help provide access to justice. You are examples of dedication and excellence and inspire those who serve with you. On behalf of all the lawyers in the State of Wisconsin, we gratefully thank you for your service and your dedication to our profession and to the public.”

The Law-related Education, Legal Assistance, Communications, Lawyer Referral and Information Service, and Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program committees; Public Interest Law Section; and Wisconsin Law Foundation sponsor this event.

The 2008 award recipients are:

• Connie Deer, Dan Tuchscherer Outstanding Public Interest Law Attorney;

• Martin J. Greenberg, Wisconsin Law Foundation Donald O’Melia Local Service Award;

• Gary M. King, Pro Bono Award for a Private, Government, or Corporate Practitioner;

• Cynthia A. Lepkowski, Pro Bono Award for a Legal Services Attorney;

• Camille Monahan and Karen Siettmann, Outstanding Public Interest Law Students;

• Terry F. Peppard and Roy E. Wagner, Charles Dunn Wisconsin Lawyer™ Author Award;

• Michele L. Perreault, Hotline Attorney of the Year;

• Kathleen Reiley, WisLAP Volunteer of the Year;

• Tom Sleik, Wisconsin Law Foundation Belle Case La Follette Outstanding Professional Award; and

• Mark C. Young, Law-related Education Attorney of the Year.