The Pro Bono Wire
December 12, 2017
PBI is honored to present the Inaugural Esther F. Lardent Hall of Fame for Excellence in Pro Bono Award to Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court of the United States, at PBI’s Reception on February 22, 2018 at the National Museum for Women in the Arts.
Justice Ginsburg has tenaciously pursued equal justice for all throughout her career. Her own experiences of gender discrimination during law school and as a young lawyer strengthened her resolve to break down barriers for women through the legal system. The Justice has also been a tireless advocate for increasing pro bono participation and bolstering support for legal aid services.
While addressing the pro bono community, she once said, “Without Government prodding, you have taken the initiative to serve those without the wherewithal to pay for legal assistance. Your compensation is not monetary, but the large satisfaction one gains from helping to repair tears in society, making people’s lot a little better because of one’s aid.” Justice Ginsburg is a deeply deserving recipient of the award for her continued work to improve access to justice and pave the way for equal treatment for all people under the law.