City Bar Justice Center Announces 2026 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award Recipients

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Anthony Johnson 
City Bar Justice Center 
anthonyjohnson@nycbar.org 

New York, September 24, 2026 – The City Bar Justice Center, a pro bono legal services affiliate of the New York City Bar Association, is pleased to announce its 2026 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award recipients. The Justice Center will honor this year’s eight awardees for their exemplary commitment to pro bono at a ceremony taking place on Tuesday, October 27 at the New York City Bar Association.

This year’s awardees are:

Douglas Hirsch, Partner at Sadis & Goldberg LLP

Lily Cron, Associate at Sadis & Goldberg LLP

Elizabeth A. Parvis, Associate at Paul Hastings LLP

Erin Marie Meyer, Pro Bono Counsel at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

Howard Brown, Boston Employment Law PC (Retired)

Omeed A. Askary, Associate at Freshfields US LLP

Roger D. Einerson, U.S. Department of Justice (Retired)

Stephen Myers, The Legal Aid Society (Retired)

New York City Bar Association president Matthew Diller will deliver the keynote address.

“The City Bar Justice Center is thrilled to honor these eight talented individuals for their contributions to our work. Their dedication to our clients while balancing many other commitments allows our organization to keep up with and adapt to the growing demand for pro bono legal assistance in this time of deep economic need and rapid social change,” said Executive Director Kurt M. Denk.

“Pro bono volunteers are invaluable to the City Bar Justice Center for both clients and staff. Our 2026 honorees are a testament to the impact of this sector of law. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments to cap off Pro Bono Month,” said Director of Pro Bono Initiatives Cassandra Celestin.

To learn more about the City Bar Justice Center’s Pro Bono Initiatives, visit www.citybarjusticecenter.org/do-pro-bono/

About the City Bar Justice Center  

 The City Bar Justice Center furthers access to justice by addressing unmet civil legal needs of New Yorkers struggling with poverty and other systemic socioeconomic barriers. The Justice Center’s dozen civil justice projects are led by a staff of dedicated attorneys and support professionals who provide high-quality civil legal services through brief advice and information, referrals, and both limited scope and extended representation that benefit upwards of 25,000 New Yorkers each year who cannot afford to hire counsel.
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