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Access to Justice Awards honors attorneys and CASA

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality ( ABLE ), Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO), and the Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Services hosted its annual Access to Justice Awards banquet on April 6, 2005 at the Pinnacle in Maumee , Ohio , presenting the Public Interest Law Award to attorneys Jack Gallon, Randall Dixon, and John Blaufuss. Gallon’s office also provides pro bono legal servfices for the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC).

The Community Advocacy Award honored the Lucas County Court Appointed Special Advocates ( CASA ), which celebrated its 25th anniversary. ABA president-elect Michael Greco was the keynote speaker. Members of FLOC and ROI were in attendance.

ROI employees included: Roxanna Vega, Manuela Peña-Chalupa, Viola Gómez, Deb Leal, Margarita Concepción (standing, L-R); and Lorell Anderson, María S. Martínez (seated, L-R), as illustrated in the above photo—photos by Rico de La Prensa.

Ben, Barb, and Alan Konop	FLOC's Linda Parra con hijo
PA Julia Bates with Judge James Bates, CP-OH	Lucas County Recorder Anita Lopez and attorney Tyrone Riley
Judge Arlene Singer, 6th Dist-OH