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www.uslaw.org U S L A W Adler Pollock & Sheehan, P.C. (AP&S) in Rhode Island offers a Diversity Fellowship - the Honorable Walter R. Stone 2L Diversity Fellowship - to an outstanding second year law student. The Fellowship provides a $10,000 scholarship and a summer associate position at Adler Pollock & Sheehan during the summer of 2021. The Fellowship is named in Honor of the late Judge Walter R. Stone. Judge Stone was the first African American attorney in the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, the first African American Shareholder at AP&S, a member of the AP&S Diversity Committee and a champion of promoting inclusion for all. For more information about the fellowship and the firm’s diversity efforts, click HERE.
USLAW’s Idaho member firm, Duke Evett, is sad to report that long-time USLAW member, Richard E. Hall, passed away on October 6, 2020, after a two-and-a-half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Rich had recently retired on December 31, 2019, and was an incredible mentor and dear friend to Keely E. Duke, whom he worked with for the last 21 years. Rich is a legal legend in Idaho and beyond. He was a brilliant trial attorney and was the consummate professional no matter the situation. His incredibly successful legal career was founded on a respect for the law, rules and all involved.
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Rich was also a whole lot of fun to be around. As many of you know, there was never a lonely person in the room when Rich was around. He could talk to anyone about anything and would have strangers laughing by night’s end. A true gift.
Rich is survived by his wife, Tonya, and his four daughters and many grandchildren. A Celebration of Rich’s life will happen next year when it is safe again to be in large groups. Rich will certainly pack the house when his Life’s Celebration occurs! Rich will be so very missed in Idaho and beyond. For inquiries as to contact information for Tonya Hall and the family, please email Keely Duke at ked@dukeevett.com.
Baird Holm LLP in Nebraska has launched a monthly podcast devoted to current topics from the world of law. “Baird Holm Banter” will be hosted by a Baird Holm attorney and bring you their experienced perspective on today’s legal issues. To learn more or to listen in, click HERE.
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USLAW’s Idaho member firm has a new name, logo, and website. Duke Evett PLLC, led by longtime USLAW member Keely E. Duke, is USLAW’s Idaho member firm based in Boise. For more information about Keely E. Duke, Josh Evett and the team, visit dukeevett.com.
Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC (LLG) in Wisconsin has been a longtime supporter of Centro Legal, a nonprofit legal services firm headquartered in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point. Centro Legal has represented countless individuals and families in Wisconsin who could not afford to seek quality representation elsewhere. Centro Legal, which is best supported with monetary donations, hosts an annual gala that serves as an important fundraiser. Because of the pandemic, party plans changed and Laffey, Leitner & Goode, presenting sponsor of the annual gala, held a socially distanced celebration at the home of one of its founding partners, Joseph S. Goode. The event raised $120,000 that will help thousands of Wisconsin families find justice. In his remarks at the event, LLG founding partner Jack Laffey noted how honored the firm is to be a partner with Centro Legal and how privileged it was to be able to assist in a small way with the good works and incredible services Centro Legal provides to its clients. “We love Milwaukee; it’s a wonderful town with wonderful people. That said, our city still has a long way to go to reach its full potential. Centro Legal plays a crucial role in leveling the playing field for its clients in a judicial system that may not always treat them the way they should be treated.”
