The LAAC Awards of Merit are the California legal services community’s opportunity to recognize the importance of legal services and to particularly honor a few of the many who have made contributions to the field during the past year. More about the Awards of Merit
Above: Ethel Lou Oden-Brown, Stephanie Choy, Dr. James Meeker, Julio Edrosolan, and Catherine Bishop
Legal Secretary: Ethel Louise Oden-Brown, National Center for Youth Law
Awards of Merit for Extraordinary Service: Stephanie Choy, State Bar of California, Legal Services Trust Fund
Volunteer and Board Member: Dr. Jim Meeker, Legal Aid Society of Orange County; Public Law Center
Paralegal/ Community Worker: Julio Edrosolan, Bay Area Legal Aid
Attorney: Catherine Bishop, National Housing Law Project