Who Does Pro Bono?

Many of your colleagues and friends are volunteering their time, energy and talents to provide legal assistance to those need.

Here are just a few individuals and firms who have been recognized by the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation for their pro bono efforts.

Recieving the 2008 OLAF Presidential Award on behalf of
Ulmer & Berne, Alexander M. "Alec" Andrews, Partner-In-Charge
of the Columbus Office (center), with OLAF Board President
Julie Davis (right) and Executive Director Robert Clyde (left).

“Ulmer & Berne has demonstrated vividly that commitment to pro bono service, and support of legal aid programs, are vital parts of its firm culture,” said Julie A. Davis, Executive Vice President and General Counsel to Retail Ventures, Inc., in Columbus, and the Foundation’s Board President, in presenting the award to Ulmer & Berne.

View OLAF's website to learn more about the pro bono efforts of Ulmer & Berne.

2007 OLAF Presidential Award Recipient Dick Pogue with
OLAF Board President David Weiner (right).

Richard W. Pogue was recognized in 2007 for his efforts to develop the Foundation’s recommendations to the Supreme Court of Ohio regarding adoption of aspirational goals to increase voluntary pro bono participation by all attorneys in Ohio.  Dick Pogue undertook this work, so critical to increasing access to justice for Ohioans of limited means, with the vigor and attention to detail that distinguishes his legal career.

Click the following link to view the 2007 OLAF Presidential Award brochure (PDF format) or press release.

2006 OLAF Presidential Award Recipient
The Honorable W. Scott Oelslager.

Click the following link to view the 2006 OLAF Presidential Award brochure (PDF format) or press release.

2005 OLAF Presidential Award Recipients Judge Rice (left)
and Mr. Kutik (right) with OLAF Board President David Weiner (center).

Learn about other past OLAF Presidential Award Recipients.