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This resolution commends the Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project for hosting its Annual Gala and honors Jeffrey B. Gewirtz and Jonathan Stoler for their service.
Why it matters
Highlights the critical role of pro bono legal services. By acknowledging the Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project, the resolution draws attention to ongoing efforts to make the legal system accessible to people who otherwise could not afford representation, underlining the importance of legal aid in ensuring justice for all.
Elevates the value of public service and professional ethics. Honoring individuals who have shown long-term dedication to serving vulnerable populations reinforces the expectation that legal professionals contribute to the greater good, inspiring others in the field to prioritize public interest work.
Promotes community recognition and volunteerism. Public commendation of both the organization and its honorees signals to the broader community that volunteer legal work is valued and essential, potentially encouraging more individuals and firms to participate in pro bono activities.
Strengthens ties between the legal profession and local communities. By celebrating those who bridge gaps in access to justice, the resolution supports the notion that the legal community is accountable to and invested in the well-being of all residents, not just those with means.
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Senate Resolution No. 5312 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala, and paying tribute to this year's honorees on May 22,
2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to individuals and organizations which have shown an enduring commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities and to enhancing their profession and fostering… Show allHide
2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to individuals and organizations which have shown an enduring commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities and to enhancing their profession and fostering the highest level of professionalism; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Established by the Brooklyn Bar Association in 1990, the Volunteer Lawyers Project is dedicated to ensuring that the legal system is accessible to those who, because of special needs or the overwhelming burdens of poverty, would not otherwise have their rights protected or their voices heard; and WHEREAS, This year's honorees include Jeffrey B. Gewirtz, Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment; and Jonathan Stoler, Partner, Global Co-Practice Group Leader Labor and Employment Practice, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP; and WHEREAS, These two gentlemen will be recognized for their demonstrated and unwavering commitment to serving the public good and equal justice; and WHEREAS, Jeffrey B. Gewirtz and Jonathan Stoler have served as tireless advocates for the less fortunate, strong voices for the voiceless, and inspirations to their colleagues, to scores of volunteers, and to countless others who labor in pursuit of equal access to justice for all; and WHEREAS, Jeffrey B. Gewirtz and Jonathan Stoler have truly distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers and purposeful lives of service to their community and their profession; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees on
May 22, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jeffrey B. Gewirtz, Jonathan Stoler, and the Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project.
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