Whitman-Walker Health to honor law firm with pro bono award

The annual award recognizes excellence in legal services supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:43pm

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Whitman-Walker Health's annual pro bono award celebrates the law firm's commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community through free, high-quality legal services.Washington Today

Whitman-Walker Health, a prominent D.C. healthcare provider focused on HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ services, announced it will present its annual Dale Edwin Sanders Award for Pro Bono Excellence to an international law firm. The award coincides with the 40th anniversary of Whitman-Walker's Legal Services Program, which is the nation's longest-running medical-legal partnership.

Why it matters

The award highlights the critical role that pro bono legal services play in supporting the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those living with HIV/AIDS. Whitman-Walker's legal program has been a lifeline for the community for four decades, and this award recognizes the law firm's commitment to providing free, high-quality legal assistance.

The details

Whitman-Walker Health will present the award to the international law firm in recognition of their exceptional pro bono work supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The Dale Edwin Sanders Award for Pro Bono Excellence is an annual honor given by Whitman-Walker to celebrate outstanding legal services that advance the organization's mission.

Whitman-Walker Health will present the award on April 14, 2026.
The award coincides with the 40th anniversary of Whitman-Walker's Legal Services Program.

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