Established over 10 years ago, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, made up of over 20 local voluntary bar leaders, is one of 25 circuit committees around the State of Florida. The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Administrative Order establishes the Circuit Pro Bono Committee's goals, some of which are:
- To prepare and approve the Circuit Committee report of yearly legal aid activities sent to the Florida Supreme Court;
- To ensure each voluntary bar association spearheads one annual pro bono initiative or project;
- To disseminate announcements to local voluntary bar associations regarding Pro Bono trainings, events and services; and
- To assist in the planning and support of Pro Bono Night.
 | Administrative Order 2.106 |
| Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County |
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Past Events
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Honors Attorneys at 2026 Pro Bono Awards Ceremony
Palm Beach County, FL – More than 160 lawyers, judges, bar leaders and community members gathered together on February 12, 2026, at the Palm Beach County Main Courthouse of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit for the sixth annual Pro Bono Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social Co-sponsored by 10 voluntary bar associations. The event was honored by the attendance of Justice Jorge Labarga of the Florida Supreme Court and was hosted by the Circuit's Pro Bono Committee to recognize attorneys whose volunteer legal service has expanded access to justice to the underserved and underprivileged throughout Palm Beach County.
Chief Judge Glenn Kelley reflected on the deeper significance of the occasion, noting that "the pro bono awards are not only a time to recognize attorneys for their selfless service to the community; it is also a time for each of us in the legal community to reflect on our own commitment to justice. Inspired by the work of the award recipients, we all must strive to give meaning to the phrase equal justice under the law."
Judge Lisa Small, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge and Chair of the Pro Bono Committee, emphasized the extraordinary engagement surrounding this year's event. "This year's historic turnout for the pro bono awards event demonstrates our legal community's strong commitment to pro bono service."
The ceremony honored 43 attorneys who received service pins, collectively contributed 3,714 billable hours to the community and provided pro bono legal services through The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. Under a program authorized by the Florida Supreme Court, pins are awarded to attorneys who contribute at least 20 hours of pro bono work. The program has grown significantly in recent years and now includes multiple special awards recognizing exceptional advocacy for those individuals who could not otherwise afford legal representation.
In addition to remarks from the judiciary, Grasford Smith, Esq., member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors, underscored The Florida Bar's commitment to advancing pro bono service statement. Bob Bertisch, Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, thanked the attorneys and voluntary bar associations whose unwavering support makes meaningful access to justice possible for the county's most vulnerable residents. Alan Crane, Esq., a past multi-year pro bono awards recipient, reflected on the lasting value of community engagement and our shared responsibility to uphold equal access to justice.
The ceremony also recognized several special awards recipients:
- Law Firm Award — Holland & Knight
- Family Law Award — Tova Verchow
- Rising Star Award — Jonathan Crane
- Real Property Law Award — Georgiana Dambra
- Voluntary Bar Association Award — Hispanic Bar Association
- Statewide Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award — Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida
The event was organized by the Pro Bono Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social Subcommittee, chaired by the Honorable Lisa Small; past chair Judge Samantha Schosberg Feuer; and co-chaired by Allison Oasis Kahn of Carlton Fields and Adriana Gonzalez of Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A., with committee members Bob Bertisch and Kim Enright of The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Shelley Baker of the Palm Beach County Justice Association, Victoria Mesa Estrada for the Palm Beach Chapter of Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Tiffanie Waldman of the South Palm Beach County chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Veronica Hazzard for the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association, and Tina El Fadel for the Craig S. Barnard Inn of Court.
Several voluntary bar associations sponsored the ceremony, including the Palm Beach County chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers; the Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association; the South Palm Beach County Bar Association; the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association; the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association; the Palm Beach County Justice Association; the Palm Beach County Bar Association; the South Palm Beach County chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers; the Palm Beach Chapter of the Federal Bar Association; and the Jewish Lawyer's Association of Palm Beach County. Carlton Fields, P.A. and Visual Evidence provided generous in-kind contributions.
A video recording of the ceremony, produced by Visual Evidence, will be available on the websites of The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County and the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit's Pro Bono page. The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County will continue its celebration of service at the "Waves of Justice: From the Shores of Amalfi" Justice For All Celebration on April 18, 2026.
For more information about volunteering or supporting The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, please visit www.legalaidpbc.org.
Cup of Justice Golf Classic
The courts are closed, but the course is open! Mark your calendars for our 22nd Annual Cup Of Justice Golf Classic on Monday, October 14th. Sponsorships and tickets are now available.
Swank Farms Dinner: Throw Back to the 70's
Join us for VIP experience at Swank Farms on Sunday, February 23 from 4pm-8pm!
Wear your favorite bell bottoms, disco dresses, 70's wigs, and dancing shoes!
VIP Tickets are limited. VIP Experience includes premier reserved seating, meet & greet with the chefs, and more!
Justice for All Celebration 75th Year Gala
Does Your Firm or You Own a Computer No Longer in Use?
Palm Beach Students Need You!
Did you know that during this school year many students in PBC Public Schools do not possess a computer or laptop that they can use to access virtual school?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected us all but this is how you can help! Please donate a computer or laptop today (no more than 5 years old) so that students can continue their education during this school year.
We have identified at least 80 students at Pahokee High School urgently needing our support. We expect to identify other schools in the next days.
Email us a PBCHBA@gmail.com to make your equipment donation and arrange pick up.
Thank you to our co-sponsors: Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association, Palm Beach County Justice Association, F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr. Bar Association, and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers: Palm Beach County