The ABA Pro Bono Publico Award is presented each year by the Standing Committee on Pro Bono & Public Service to honor legal professionals and organizations that have enhanced the human dignity of others by improving or delivering volunteer legal services to the poor.
The Awards subcommittee, chaired by Judge Lora Livingston of Texas, was particularly impressed by Kermit’s dedication to serving his community, the volume of his case load and the longevity of his commitment to pro bono work, especially given his demanding responsibilities as in-house attorney for such a large company as LexisNexis.
“Kermit has done so much for his community. He’s constantly providing service to the less fortunate as well as motivating the entire community to do so,” said Kelly Henrici, executive director of the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project.
Kermit is the immediate past president and a current board member of the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project. He has spent many years and countless hours providing legal services to the less fortunate in the greater Dayton area, handling up to 20 pro bono cases per year, and leading workshops and other pro bono initiatives.
Congratulations, Kermit!