Barclay Damon announces five attorneys have been named Empire State Counsel honorees by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). They are Michael Lane, partner; Emma Marshall, associate; Rex McKeon, associate; David Solimeno, associate; and Cathy Wettlaufer, partner. The Empire State Counsel Program recognizes NYSBA members who, during the prior year, performed 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services.
Jen Leonardi, Barclay Damon’s pro bono partner, said, “Barclay Damon’s deep commitment to providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals ensures some of the most vulnerable members of our communities have access to legal support, which is a crucial element of promoting social justice.” She continued, “Furthermore, pro bono service has a positive, meaningful impact on the lives of our attorneys, who meet and represent people from a wide range of backgrounds.”
Since 2017, all of Barclay Damon’s full-time attorneys, working with firm paralegals, have provided pro bono legal services to low-income individuals in need of legal assistance and organizations serving those seeking access to justice. The firm has been honored as an Empire State Counsel honoree for seven consecutive years. In 2023, the firm dedicated approximately 2,500 hours of time valued at nearly $960,000 to pro bono efforts.
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