The FBA is soliciting nominations for the James Keith Public Service Award

This award is named after The Honorable James Keith who, after a lifetime of civil contributions,

donated more than twelve years during his retirement to serve as an in-house pro bono attorney with the Fairfax office of the Legal Aid Society.

This award recognizes an attorney who has demonstrated a long-standing dedication to providing pro bono legal services. 

Additional consideration will be given to broader volunteer contributions to our community.

This award is presented each year at the Annual State of the Judiciary Luncheon.

To nominate an individual online, please complete the form below. 

You may also upload a completed nomination in a different format by scrolling down to "Supporting Documents" and attaching the nomination,

making sure to include the required information: 

• Nominee's name

• Brief biography (200 words) 

• A detailed list of pro bono legal services as well as other contributions the individual has made to the community. 

 Please direct question to Arlene K. Beckerman at (703) 246-3779 or email her at abeckerman@fairfaxbar.org.

Nomination Form