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VLJ November 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Katie Gannon

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is proud to celebrate Katie Gannon as our November 2025 Volunteer of the Month! A Principal at Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. (Bressler) in the environmental law practice group, Katie uses her extensive legal expertise and deep passion for community service to power VLJ’s mission of ensuring access to justice for people experiencing poverty. Katie is a graduate of The College of New Jersey and Seton Hall University School of Law.

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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Celebrates BASF Corporation's Legal Department and Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. for Major NJSBA Pro Bono Award Wins

NEWARK, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is grateful that two of its dedicated pro bono partners, BASF Corporation’s Legal Department and Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C., have been recognized by the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) with prestigious awards for their outstanding commitment to access to justice in New Jersey.

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VLJ Volunteer Attorney, Kevin Gilmore of Gibbons P.C., Named New Jersey Legal Awards’ 2025 Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice is incredibly proud to celebrate Kevin Gilmore, winner of the New Jersey Legal Awards’ 2025 "Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year"!

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