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To Recognize and Celebrate Keesha Warmsby as the 2020 Recipient of The Legal Aid Society of Columbus’ Pro Bono Corporate/Firm Award.
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WHEREAS, Keesha Warmsby is the recipient of the 2020 Pro Bono Corporate/Firm Award in recognition of her work with the virtual advice clinics during COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, Keesha earned her undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State University and her law degree from Ohio Northern University College of Law in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Keesha began volunteering with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus Volunteer Resource Center Consumer project in 2013, helping low-income defendants facing lawsuits; and
WHEREAS, As Vice President and Assistant General Counsel with JP Morgan Chase & Co., Keesha will continue to support the Ohio State Legal Services Association as an active participant in Chase’s pro bono program; and
WHEREAS, Keesha is an invaluable addition to the pro bono community of Columbus, positively impacts the lives of her clients, and contributes greatly to the operations of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus is led by a dedicated team of attorneys who are passionate about providing legal services to low-income individuals and it is an honor and a privilege to work with an organization that is committed to making the daily lives of Columbus residents better - an fact exemplified by the service of attorneys such as Keesha Warmsby; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this recognizes and celebrates Keesha Warmsby as the 2020 Recipient of The Legal Aid Society of Columbus’ Pro Bono Corporate/Firm Award.