On May 24, 2016, at the John Adams Courthouse, CPCS honored exemplary attorneys – both public and private – social workers, investigators, and professional administrative staff who dedicate their careers to overcoming injustice and championing the cause of zealous representation and effective assistance of counsel.
In describing this year’s event, CPCS Chief Counsel Anthony Benedetti said, “This year we recognized ten outstanding individuals who have made and continue to make extraordinary contributions to indigent defense. Not all of the honorees are attorneys because the best, most effective representation happens when attorneys, investigators, social workers, and other support staff expend a united effort on behalf of our clients. Zealous advocacy is only attainable through the best efforts of a team, a team made up of a variety of individuals.”
To read the full description about this year’s award recipients click here.
The staff and members of the private bar who received this year’s awards are:
Atty. Luke Ryan – Edward J. Duggan Award for Outstanding Service – Private Counsel
Atty. John Redden – Edward J. Duggan Award for Outstanding Service – Public Counsel
Atty. Barbara Kaban – Carol Donovan Exceptional Advocacy Award
Atty. Arnie Lucinda Stewart – Thurgood Marshall Award
Atty. Robert Fleischner – Paul J. Liacos Mental Health Advocacy Award
Atty. Joseph Mulhern – Jay D. Blitzman Youth Advocacy Award
Lauren J. Honigman – Jane Addams Award for Outstanding Social Service Accomplishments
Andrew D. Moan – Armand Goyette Investigator Award
Judith H. Flynn – Maura Mellen Administrative Professional Award
Atty. Christine Bonardi – Margaret Winchester Child Welfare Advocacy Award