The Access to Justice Program, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and the New York County Lawyers' Association (NYCLA) will co-sponsor a pro bono volunteer recognition event on Thursday, October 27th, 2016. Awards will be presented by NYCLA President Carol A. Sigmond, NYSBA President-elect Sharon Stern Gerstman and Hon. Edwina G. Mendelson. Fern A. Fisher, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for New York City Courts and Director, New York State Courts Access to Justice Program will present opening remarks. All of the Access to Justice Program honorees performed over 50 hours of pro bono services in a court-based program throughout 2016.