Goodell DeVries was honored to accept the Defender of Justice Award from Maryland Legal Aid's Equal Justice Council (EJC). The award was presented at the EJC's 25th Annual Equal Justice Awards Breakfast on May 21, 2024.
The Defender of Justice honor celebrates the firm's longstanding support of the organization through monetary and pro bono contributions. Partner Tom Waxter has served on the EJC's board since 2014.
The EJC is composed of leading partners from Maryland's top law firms and other prominent members of the Maryland Bar and corporate community. Since 1997, members of the EJC have raised critically needed funds for Maryland Legal Aid in order to promote equal access to justice, while also serving as dedicated advocates who raise awareness of the organization's important work.
Pictured, from left:
- Tom Waxter - Partner at Goodell DeVries
- Vicki Schultz - Executive Director of Maryland Legal Aid
- Sabrina Tolbert - Associate at Goodell DeVries
- Brooke Kasoff - Associate at Goodell DeVries
- Michelle McGeogh - Co-Chair of the Equal Justice Council and Partner at Ballard Spahr
- Nikki Nesbitt - Managing Partner at Goodell DeVries
- Mike Houde - Associate at Goodell DeVries
- Marty Himeles - Co-Chair of the Equal Justice Council and Partner at Zuckerman Spaeder
