The Mintz Levin 2008 Pro Bono Report transaction that resulted in the financing and construction of its major residential building in the late 1980s. The firm’s pro bono commitment to the Stone House and domestic violence programs in general grew considerably under firm leader- ship in the mid-1990s. In addition to pro bono work, staff at the firm have organized 13 successful charity auctions, run holiday events for the children and women of the Stone House, arranged back-to-school backpack drives, and participated in the organization’s “Wilderness Heals” hikes. Mintz Levin was recognized by the Mississippi Center for Justice for advancing recovery and ensuring fairness in the wake of Hurricane Katrina at the Mississippi on the Potomac Reception in June in Washington, D.C. Mintz Levin was recognized for its corporate philanthropy by the Boston Business Journal in September. The firm honored the following attorneys at its annual Pro Bono Awards Reception: Narges Kakalia, winner of the Annual Pro Bono Award, for her exceptional work successfully advocating for her political asylum client and for her extensive pro bono efforts in the New York office. Fernando Laguarda, winner of the Pro Bono Lifetime Achievement Award, for his significant contributions to the pro bono program throughout the years. First Year Associate Class of 2007, winner of the Special Recognition Award. All 21 associates in the class of 2007 have participated on pro bono matters since they began working at Mintz Levin. This milestone sets the standard for incoming associates to give back to their surrounding communities. Crystal Barnes Susan Cohen John Delehanty Charlotte Edelman Meryl Epstein* Susan Finegan (Chair) Scott Ford* Lisa Glahn Helen Guyton Geri Haight Sarah Herlihy Marisa Howe Anthony Hubbard Narges Kakalia Cameron Kerry* Julie Korostoff Martha Koster* Jonathan Kravetz* Daria Niewenhous Charles Samuels Noah Shaw Andrew Skale McKenzie Webster Paul Wilson* Ex-Officio Members: John Markey John Regier *Term ended in 2008 2008 Pro Bono Committee 35