Mintz attorney Courtney Herndon received the 2026 Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award, presented by the Boston Bar Association at its Annual Meeting on September 24.

Courtney's pro bono work includes representing and counseling clients in matters involving domestic and sexual violence, immigration, and civil appeals. Additional examples of her commitment to pro bono service are featured in Mintz's Community & Commitment Report. Outside of her pro bono practice, Courtney is an Intellectual Property Litigation attorney who advises technology, biotechnology, and medical device companies in complex patent disputes.

The Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award honors the memory of former Boston Bar Association President Mary K. Ryan and recognize Massachusetts attorneys who have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing access to justice through pro bono service.

Learn more about the Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Awards here.

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