Honors

• The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court named Mintz Levin as part of its Supreme Judicial Court Honor Roll for the firm’s pro bono hours and pro bono policies.
• The Victim Rights Law Center awarded Mintz Levin a Certificate of Recognition for its long-standing commitment to the Rape Survivors’ Law Project.
• The National Women’s Bar Association awarded the 2013 Public Service Award to the Know Your Rights! Program. The program was launched by the Women’s Bar Association and Women’s Bar Foundation of Massachusetts in conjunction with One Family, Inc. (a nonprofit dedicated to ending family homelessness) and with support from Mintz Levin. The goal of the program is to provide education on legal matters to leaders of local nonprofit organizations that serve low-income women and their families.
• Mintz Levin attorney Jacque Burke was awarded the Outstanding Service Award by the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project in recognition of her work on numerous asylum and immigration-related matters for the organization.
• Former Mintz Levin Manager of Operations David Coughlin was honored by South Sudanese Enrichment for Families at its annual gala event for his ongoing support of the organization.
• The Children’s Trust honored Mo Cowan for his dedication to serving the children of Massachusetts through his work as a community leader and throughout his tenure in Governor Deval Patrick’s office working on behalf of families of the Commonwealth.
• The Mass Women’s Political Caucus recognized Mo Cowan at its 14th Annual “Good Guys” Awards.
• The Irish International Immigrant Center awarded Susan Cohen the 2014 Solas Award for her many pro bono contributions on behalf of immigrants in the greater Boston area, particularly those seeking political asylum. Solas Awards are presented annually to individuals whose work is inspirational and who are committed to giving back to their communities.
• The Whittier Street Health Center honored Deb Daccord as the 2014 Women’s Health Champion for her commitment to the organization. In 2009, Deb co-founded Women for Whittier, an organization that is committed to advancing innovative ways to address and resolve issues related to women’s and children’s health.
• Mintz Levin attorney Megan Gates was honored at the annual Casa Myrna Breakfast Fundraiser for her steadfast and incredible work as board chair.
• Former Mintz Levin attorney Kelly Graf received a certificate of recognition from the New York State Courts Access to Justice Program for her distinguished service.
• Human Rights First awarded Narges Kakalia its prestigious Pro Bono Star Award for excellence in legal advocacy. The organization presents its Pro Bono Star award annually to lawyers who show extraordinary commitment in their pro bono representation of clients in asylum and other immigration cases.
• Mintz Levin attorney Martha Koster won the Outstanding Achievement Award for her work as an Access to Justice Fellow at the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project.
• The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice honored attorney Lindsay Leone with an Associate Award in recognition of her pro bono work with the Economic Justice Project.
• The New York State Bar Association honored attorney Jeff Moerdler with the Root/Stimson Award, which recognizes members of the profession who have given unstintingly of their time and experience in service to the community.
• Ben Wagner was awarded the Pro Bono Publico Award from the San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program. The Pro Bono Publico Award honors a San Diego attorney who has selflessly provided legal services on behalf of the organization. Ben was selected for his pro bono work representing victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
• The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce named attorneys Mandy Carozza and Alison Glover among a group of rising stars who will participate in the organization’s Women’s Leadership Program, a program that brings a select group of emerging women professionals onto the frontlines of the region’s business and civic communities.
• Mintz Levin attorneys Bethany Hickey, Todd Rosenbaum, Lauren Luptak, Stephanie Leopold, and Elizabeth Kurpis and former Mintz Levin attorneys Kimberly Gold and Kelly Graf received the Pro Bono Service Award in recognition of their participation in the New York City Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program.
• At the firm’s annual pro bono reception, Mintz Levin presented attorney Katy Ward with the 2015 Richard Mintz Pro Bono Award in recognition of her tireless advocacy on behalf of numerous nonprofit clients, innovative work in creating and administering pro bono clinics, and development of model legal education classes for nonprofit leaders.