2026 Pro Bono Awards
The 2026 Pro Bono Awards was held on Thursday, October 8 at the Winter Park Events Center.
2026 Award Winners
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Brevard County: Christine Hansley
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Citrus County: Melissa Pendergrass
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Flagler County: Wendy Mara
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Hernando County: Karen Leonardo
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Lake County: Kenneth Costello
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Marion County: Christopher A. Anderson
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Orange County: Breona Harrison
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Osceola County: Linda Gruszynski
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Osceola County: J.P. Numa
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Seminole County: Ariel Niles
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Volusia County: Frank Buckley
Pro Bono Ambassador: Brannon Gary
Pro Bono Ambassador: Sonya Flynt
Pro Bono Ambassador: Matthew Frey
Law Student of the Year: Camari Simpson
Law Firm of the Year: Wilson & Williams, P.A.
Partner in Service: Hart Memorial Central Library
Timothy A. Moran Champion of Justice Award: Wilda Pomales
Judge Robert K. Rouse, Jr. Pro Bono Service Award: Clyde Lemon
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