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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Nov 10, 2023

Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) held its 2023 Pro Bono Night in Knoxville on Nov. 2. The event brings together attorneys, law firms, bar associations, law schools and partner agencies to recognize excellence in volunteerism with the region-wide Pro Bono Project. The Pro Bono Project is a program of LAET and is a collaborative effort to provide essential civil legal assistance to individuals in need of support to secure housing, financial stability, safety and overall well-being. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs served as the event’s emcee. Awards also were presented. Thomas Dickenson was named Pro Bono Attorney of the Year; the Knoxville Bar Association was named Pro Bono Community Partner of the Year; and Kim Riddett was named Pro Bono Law Student of the Year. The University of Tennessee Legal Clinic and the LMU Duncan School of Law Expungement Clinic were recognized as the Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year. And retired Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee was inducted into the Donald F. Paine Memorial Pro Bono Hall of Fame. Read more in the group's news release.

Left: Kim Riddett receives her award
Middle: Thomas Dickenson receives his award
Right: Retired Justice Sharon Lee receives her induction award

Representatives from UT Legal Clinic and LMU Duncan School of Law Expungement Clinic

Knoxville Bar Association representatives

  

Left: Mayor Glenn Jacobs, LAET Pro Bono Director Caitlin Torney, LAET Executive Director Deb House
Right: Mayor Jacobs emceed the event