Journey Toward Justice: 2026 LASCO Pro Bono Reception

Join us on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM for the Journey Toward Justice Reception, a celebration of pro bono service and LASCO's mission to provide civil legal aid and advocacy, combat injustice, and increase opportunities across Southeast and Central Ohio. Tickets are free, but pre-registration is encouraged!

At the Journey Toward Justice Reception, we will present our Pro Bono Excellence Awards. 

2026 Central Ohio Pro Bono Excellence Awards:

Outstanding Service by an Individual Award: Asafu Suzuki, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Powerhouse Award: John P. Gilligan, Retired Attorney & LASCO Board Member

Outstanding Service by a Law Firm Award: Wood & Brewer LLC

Pro Bono Impact Award: Tim Tucker

In the Trenches Award: Christopher Trail, Retired Attorney

New Attorney Award: Sheldon Goodrum, Goodrum Law Group

2026 Regional Awards:

Eleana Drakatos, Yacobozzi Drakatos LLC

Jonathan Dehmlow, Fields, Dehmlow & Vessels LLC

Robert Graham, Retired Attorney, Graham Law

Greg J. McCleery, McCleery Law Firm

Michael Renne, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP 

Valerie Webb, The Law Office of Valerie M. Webb, LLC