The Christopher W. White Distinguished Access to Justice Awards Breakfast

  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • By: Delaware State Bar Association, Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc.
  • Chase Center on the Riverfront
Topics:
  • Awards and Recognition

The Access to Justice awards are given in the name of Christopher W. White, a long-time attorney with the Community Legal Aid Society of Delaware, and member of the Delaware State Bar Association, who died in April 2010 at the age of 48. Chris was widely know and respected for his advocacy work on behalf of the poor, homeless, disabled, elderly, troubled and down-trodden people of Delaware.The Leadership Award


The Leadership Award is presented to a legal organization (legal department or law office) that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the field of pro bono service to Delaware's indigent population. The Commitment Award


The Commitment Award is presented to a member of the Bar who has demonstrated a sterling commitment to pro bono work throughout his or her career by dedicating time and energy to the support and provision of legal services.


The Achievement Award is presented to a member of the Bar who has shown an exemplary recent contribution to pro bono services (generally in the past one to three years) and stands as a role model to other attorneys.


The Service to Children Award to an individual lawyer, legal professional, or organization principally including lawyers, which demonstrates outstanding commitment to, and work for, children in the provision of legal or community services.