Six Coblentz attorneys were honored with the Justice & Diversity Center’s Outstanding Volunteers in Public Service Award. Jeffry Bernstein, Kit Driscoll, Karen Frank, Stephen Lanctot, Troy Valdez, and Cliff Yin were recognized for their outstanding commitment to assisting the underserved through the projects and programs of the JDC. Stephen Lanctot was also honored with the Emerald Award for the Community Organization and Representation Project and Cliff Yin was honored with the Crystal Award for Diversity Educational Programs.
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) advances fairness and equality by providing pro bono legal services and educational programs that foster diversity in the legal profession. The JDC’s Outstanding Volunteers in Public Service Award honors the top 15% of volunteers in its Pro Bono Legal Services Program, Homeless Advocacy Project, and Diversity Educational Programs.