Bradley is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program’s (MVLP) with a 2024 Medal of the Samaritan for her service to the organization, her third consecutive award honoring outstanding pro bono legal service. Additionally, Bradley was recognized with the Gold Medallion firm award for the third consecutive year for its continued support of the MVLP’s mission. Both Ms. Hobson and the firm were honored at the MVLP’s annual Pro Bono Awards Luncheon.
“Lillie is a tremendous advocate for pro bono service, and we are proud of her dedication and commitment to the MVLP. We are also proud to support this tremendous organization as a firm to help ensure access to justice for those in need,” said Bradley Pro Bono Counsel Tiffany M. Graves.
Ms. Hobson is an associate in Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group where she represents clients in litigation matters pending in both state and federal courts. Ms. Hobson is regularly involved in pro bono initiatives within the firm and the Montgomery legal community. She serves on the board of the Montgomery County Bar Foundation, which oversees the MVLP and helps fund support for the volunteer program’s daily operations. In 2023, she was recognized with the MVLP’s Volunteer of the Year award and was also a recipient of the Medal of the Samaritan Award in 2022 and 2023 for her individual contributions. Additionally, Ms. Hobson was recognized by the Montgomery County Bar Association with the Tom Methvin Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award in 2024.
Founded by the Montgomery County Bar Association in 2013, the MVLP is dedicated to supporting low-income residents by providing legal assistance free of charge. Over 440 Montgomery-area attorneys give of their time and legal expertise to eligible Montgomery County residents through volunteering at monthly clinics and help desks and accepting referral of clients for extended representation.
Bradley’s Pro Bono program helps address the unmet legal needs of indigent individuals and charitable organizations. Attorneys from across the firm’s offices devote a significant amount of time each year to pro bono work, representing individuals in matters ranging from death penalty and human rights cases to intellectual property work for low-income inventors, artists and entertainers.
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