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Thursday, June 12
Upholding the Promise of JusticeThis year marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright. Forty years ago, Clarence Earl Gideon, a drifter with an eighth-grade education, was denied representation and convicted of petty larceny in Florida. Through his handwritten pleadings from prison, Gideon asserted his constitutional right to counsel and changed the history of the U.S. criminal justice system. The Gideon ruling, which established a constitutional right to counsel in felony cases, is considered the most significant criminal justice decision in the history of the Supreme Court.Forty years later, many challenges remain to make equal justice a reality in this nation. The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) is proud to be the oldest and largest national, nonprofit association of individuals and organizations who are meeting this challenge and upholding the promise of justice made in Gideon. NLADA is a voice for the voiceless, working to increase and expand effective legal assistance, both in criminal and civil matters, to millions of women, men and children who are denied justice every day simply because they are poor. As our pursuit of equal justice continues, outstanding individuals emerge to set an example of extraordinary dedication, achievement and leadership. As we commemorate Gideon’s monumental contribution to the constitutional mandate of our nation, NLADA proudly salutes the 2003 Exemplar Award recipients for their outstanding contributions and commitment to upholding the promise of justice.
Date and LocationThursday, June 12, 20036:00 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner
The Mayflower Hotel
2003 Exemplar Award HonoreesThis year, NLADA is proud to honor José M. de Lasa and Frank S. Moseley for their outstanding leadership in promoting and supporting equal justice--they serve as beacons to the entire equal justice community through their work to level the field for all.
For a list of past honorees, click here.
2003 Kutak-Dodds PrizesNLADA and the Robert J. Kutak Foundation are pleased to announce the 2003 Kutak-Dodds Prize recipients: Stephen L. Richards, Deputy Director, Death Penalty Trial Assistance Division, Office of the Illinois State Appellate Defender, and Lois Wood, Managing Attorney, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc.For more information on the 2003 honorees, click here. The Kutak-Dodds Prizes, named for the late Robert J. Kutak, a member of the first Legal Services Corporation board, and the late Kenneth R. Dodds, former partner in the Omaha, Nebraska law office of Kutak Rock, honor the accomplishments of civil legal aid attorneys, public defenders or public interest lawyers who, through the practice of law, are contributing in a significant way to the enhancement of human dignity and quality of life of those persons unable to afford legal representation. Co-sponsored by NLADA and the Robert J. Kutak Foundation, these prestigious annual awards carry a cash prize of $10,000 each. For a list of past honorees, click here.
Reserve Your Tickets/Table Today!For information on sponsorship levels or to reserve individual tickets, please download the 2003 Exemplar Awards Dinner Response Form (pdf, 233 Kb)This event annually sells out. Reserve your tickets today!
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