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  • Press Release
    June 25, 1998

    News Release June 1998: Madison resident wins legal award

    For Immediate Release
      CONTACT: Tom Watson
    State Bar
    (608) 250-6180
    Attorney Sonja Lee
    (608) 273-9899.
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    Madison resident wins legal award:
    Award given at State Bar convention by Legal Action of Wisconsin

    Madison, June 25, 1998 - Legal Action Pro Bono Coordinator Crystal Hyslop was honored today for pro bono legal services at the State Bar of Wisconsin's Annual Convention in Lake Geneva.

    Hyslop, who coordinates pro bono work for Dane, Rock, Jefferson, Columbia, Green and Dodge counties was awarded the Legal Services Staff Advocate Award by Legal Action of Wisconsin.

    In addition to her regular duties as coordinator, Hyslop has helped to initiate programs that grant access to the legal system for people who would otherwise have no assistance.

    She helped to create the Homeless Shelter Intake Project, a nationally recognized project that brings legal assistance to homeless people. She has worked with Madison attorney, Sonja Lee and the Madison AIDS Support Network to help AIDS patients plan their estates.

    For more information, contact Tom Watson at the State Bar at (608) 250-6180 or Attorney Sonja Lee at (608) 273-9899.



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