February 1, 2024
Dear Committee, Colleagues and Friends:
We are excited to announce the opening of nominations for the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) 2024 Awards. These awards aim to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of public defense and legal advocacy.
CPCS is seeking nominations from professionals like yourself who are familiar with the exemplary work being done within the legal community. If you know someone deserving of recognition for their dedication, innovation, and impact in the field of public defense, we encourage you to submit a nomination by 5 p.m. on March 1, 2024 by clicking this link. Alternatively, by sending an email to awards24@publiccounsel.net, you will receive a reply with a link to the nomination form. The nomination form includes a detailed list of the award categories as well as links to past years’ award recipients.
All nominations must include a written explanation of why the nominee should be honored.
The awards ceremony will take place at Suffolk University Law School on May 21, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sargent’s Hall.
Thank you for your commitment to recognizing excellence in public defense and legal advocacy. We look forward to receiving your nominations and making the 2024 CPCS Awards a memorable celebration of the outstanding individuals within our community.
Sincerely,
Anthony J. Benedetti
Chief Counsel