Aranda Award Application

Award Criteria

Criteria to be used in the selection of the award recipient include one or more of the following:

• Demonstrated dedication to improving access to our judicial system for low and moderate income Californians;
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing the involvement of volunteer attorneys in the representation of the indigent;
• Successful establishment of a model system for providing assistance to self-represented litigants;
• Successful establishment of a model cooperative effort with local legal services programs or bar associations designed to improve available representation for low or moderate income litigants; or
• Other significant activities demonstrating a long-term commitment to improving the accessibility of our judicial system for all Californians, regardless of income.

Nomination Questions

1. Why do you believe this person should be considered for this Award and what makes them special? (response in 500 words or less).
2. The California Lawyers Association is committed to reflecting diversity, broadly defined, in all its activities. Please briefly (250 words or less) describe any characteristics, experiences or background, including traditional indicia of diversity, the nominee would represent.
3. One additional reference