FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amy Bonderoff, Director, Development & Communications, VOLS
abonderoff@volsprobono.org, 212-966-4400
VOLUNTEERS OF LEGAL SERVICE (VOLS) ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 PRO BONO DEAN’S LIST
NEW YORK, NY – October 1, 2026
Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) is proud to announce the VOLS 2026 Pro Bono Dean’s List, recognizing 21 exceptional and committed individuals who have made a tremendous impact in helping New Yorkers access justice. Our Dean’s List awardees come from law firms and companies throughout New York City and have worked across VOLS’ legal services projects. To recognize and celebrate the VOLS 2026 Pro Bono Dean’s List, VOLS will share information about our awardees throughout October, National Pro Bono Month.
The VOLS Dean’s List is dedicated to the memory of William J. Dean, VOLS’ former executive director of 25 years, who served as a pro bono advocate and champion throughout his career. In 1984, the VOLS Pro Bono Pledge, the first of its kind, sent a message. It has been understood since that pro bono work is the duty of every law firm and lawyer in New York City and that it should be valued as highly as paid work. As it was then, pro bono remains at the heart of VOLS’ mission.
Congratulations and thank you to the VOLS 2026 Pro Bono Dean’s List Awardees!
