Freshfields Recognized by City Bar Justice Center, Volunteers of Legal Service and The Legal Aid Society for Commitment to Pro Bono

Global law firm Freshfields was recognized by City Bar Justice Center, Volunteers of Legal Service and The Legal Aid Society for its continued efforts in pro bono services. The firm’s aim is to have the greatest possible impact on access to justice and access to opportunity, through deep relationships with ongoing pro bono clients and by proactively supporting them in addressing systemic issues. In recognition of National Pro Bono Month, the firm has received the following awards:

Omeed Askary Recognized with Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award by City Bar Justice Center

Associate Omeed Askary has been chosen to receive a City Bar Justice Center 2026 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award. Omeed is one of a few recipients of this award, out of the more than 3,000 volunteers who worked with the City Bar Justice Center this past year. The City Bar Justice Center provides free civil legal services benefiting more than 20,000 New Yorkers in need each year.

Yasmina Aspinall-Hodroge and Yusuf Tarr Recognized on 2026 VOLS Pro Bono Dean’s List

Associates Yasmina Aspinall-Hodroge and Yusuf Tarr were recognized on the 2026 Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) Pro Bono Dean's List for their exceptional service with the VOLS Incarcerated Mothers Law Project. The annual award honors hardworking and dedicated individuals who have made a tremendous impact in helping New Yorkers facing barriers to justice receive access to security and opportunity.

Firm Honored at The Legal Aid Society's 2026 Pro Bono Publico Awards

Eleven attorneys and professional staff members of the firm received recognition for their work across matters and clinics at The Legal Aid Society's 2026 Pro Bono Publico Awards. The awards recognize the outstanding efforts of pro bono volunteers from the private bar who donated their time and knowledge to assist clients in the past year. Awardees included:

• Robert Barton
• Heather Cameron
• Andrew Gladstein
• Rebecca Kerr
• Maylin Meisenheimer
• Young Park
• Sruthi Rao
• Danique Simpson
• Yusuf Tarr
• Teresa Weiss