Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Rising for Justice’s Celebration of Service honors individuals and organizations that most embody Rising for Justice’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of people. The Celebration of Service raises critical funds needed to support their multifaceted programs that build equity and justice for all people in Washington, D.C. This year, the event will honor Nancy E. Drane, Executive Director of the DC Access to Justice Commission, for her exemplary work advocating for access to the civil justice system for low- and moderate-income DC residents. The Donald J. Ridings, Jr. Award for Service will be presented to Scott Pivnick and Nicole Weeks of Alston & Bird, along with the law firms of Morrison Foerster and Proskauer, in recognition of their outstanding pro bono efforts throughout DC communities.