WisBar News
June 24, 2003
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund seeks nominations for 2003 Howard B. Eisenberg Award
Howard B. Eisenberg, the late dean of Marquette University Law School, was a beacon of hope to countless individuals whose lives were touched by his acts in and out of the courtroom.
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund seeks nominations for 2003 Howard B. Eisenberg Award
June 24, 2003
Howard
B. Eisenberg, the late dean of Marquette University Law School, was a
beacon of hope to countless individuals whose lives were touched by his
acts in and out of the courtroom. In his honor, Wisconsin Equal Justice
Fund (WEJF) will recognize one individual for lifetime achievement in
the delivery and development of pro bono legal services. The award will
be presented on Nov. 22 at a dinner at the Hilton Milwaukee Center.
Nominees must have a demonstrable dedication to the development
and delivery of pro bono legal services. Nominees must show a record of
outstanding effort and accomplishments in one or more of the following
areas: direct provision of pro bono legal services to underserved segments
of the population; development of innovative methods for the delivery
of pro bono legal services; participation in and support of legislative
or litigation-based initiatives to increase access to pro bono legal services;
and improvement of awareness of the legal service needs of underserved
populations.
Nominations are due Aug. 1. To download a nomination form,
visit www.e-justice.org/awardform.shtml
or call Nina M. Jones, WEJF executive director, at (262) 522-6836.
In 1996, the State Bar helped fund the start-up of the Equal
Justice Coalition, now the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund. WEJF's mission
is to build the base of financial resources in support of Wisconsin's
pro bono legal service providers.
