Gibson Dunn Wins Beacon of Justice Award

Pro Bono  |  July 24, 2024

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association

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The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) has named Gibson Dunn one of its 2024 Beacon of Justice Award recipients, which recognizes honorees “for their efforts to address issues related to civil & human rights. ” The award is in recognition of the firm’s substantial pro bono work, including: (i) winning a historic jury verdict for Deon Jones, a peaceful protestor subjected to police violence; (ii) defending the Fearless Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides Black women business-owners with charitable grants and mentorship; and (iii) assisting more than 300 Afghans with their humanitarian parole applications.