La 13va Gala Anual del City Bar Justice Center, llevada a cabo en la ciudad de Nueva York el 13 de abril de 2018, honró a Pfizer Inc. con el premio City Bar Justice Awards 2018.
Felicitamos a Pfizer México, nuestros aliados, por ser parte del reconocimiento recibido en la 13va Gala Anual del City Bar Justice Center por su colaboración con Centro Mexicano Pro Bono brindando asesoría jurídica Pro Bono a las personas afectadas por los sismos de 2017 en México.
«The City Bar Justice Center’s 13th Annual Gala, held at the New York City Bar on April 11, honored Pfizer Inc. and the international law firm Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy with the 2018 City Bar Justice Awards, for their leadership and dedication to pro bono and public service. Gathering for a photo before the gala were, from left, Executive Director of the NYC Bar Association Bret Parker, Pfizer Senior Corporate Counsel Maryana Zubok, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy Chairman Austin Fragomen, Jr., Chair of the City Bar Fund Board Robert Cusumano, Executive Director of the City Bar Justice Center Lynn Kelly, and President of the New York City Bar Association John Kiernan.« – vía New York Law Journal el 13 de abril de 2018.
City Bar Justice Center Gala to Celebrate Pro Bono
On April 11, the City Bar Justice Center’s 13th Annual Gala will honor the global biopharmaceutical leader Pfizer Inc. and the international law firm Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP with the 2018 City Bar Justice Awards, for their leadership and dedication to pro bono and public service.
Pro Bono Work Without Borders
Pfizer prioritizes giving back to the community through its Colleague Community Engagement programs, which span across the U.S. and around the globe. Corporate projects include partnering with the Justice Center on immigration clinics, advising first responders and military veterans on estate planning documents, conducting “Know Your Rights” trainings for refugees in Brazil, and assisting earthquake survivors in Mexico.Recognizing Exemplary Leadership in Public Service
“It is a privilege to recognize Pfizer and Fragomen for their commitment to ensuring access to justice for underserved communities,” said Lynn M. Kelly, Executive Director of the City Bar Justice Center. “Their actions set a precedent for those in business and in the legal profession to demonstrate our values by placing our time and skills in the service of advancing the public good.”John S. Kiernan, President of the New York City Bar Association, and Robert F. Cusumano, Chair of the City Bar Fund Board, will present the awards. Maryana Zubok, Senior Corporate Counsel, and Austin T. Fragomen, Jr., Chairman, will accept the awards on behalf of Pfizer and Fragomen, respectively. – vía City Bar Justice Center el 13 de abril de 2018.