San Francisco

On April 24, 2006, the San Francisco office held its first-ever Pro Bono Awards Luncheon to recognize attorneys, paralegals, and staff who contributed significant time to pro bono work in 2005.

San Francisco Awards:

• Joshua Koltun* was named Partner of the Year for his work with the New Perimeter team, helping establish and support the Southern Africa Litigation Centre.
• Katherine Keating*, Deborah McCrimmon, and Carter Ott were named Associates of the Year. 
  • Katherine worked on behalf of capital defendant Ronald Seaton and her representation of the California First Amendment Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to peoples’ right to access public records and participate in government.  
  • Deborah was recognized for her role in the prosecution of Adolfo Scilingo, a Lieutenant in the Argentine Navy from 1976 – 1983, who was charged in Spain with genocide and crimes against humanity committed against Spanish nationals in Argentina. 
  • Carter worked on a federal case against a residential real estate mortgage broker and a residential mortgage lender for predatory practices.
• Katie Goya* and Jeff Reeves were named Paralegals of the Year for assisting in the representation of capital defendant Ronald Seaton.

*These attorneys have since left the firm to pursue other opportunities.
Read the San Francisco Awards Program Booklet.