NLADA Beacon of Justice Award
The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) selected Kirkland & Ellis to receive the 2014 Beacon of Justice Award, which honors law firms that have created and implemented innovative strategies to improve life outcomes for those unable to afford counsel. Kirkland was selected for its use of ground-breaking and original ideas, tools, and technology to create new delivery models and initiatives that provide significant pro bono representation. Kirkland was honored at the NLADA Exemplar Awards Dinner on June 26, 2014, in Washington, D.C.