ISLP Celebrates 25 Years of Global Impact!

What an evening! It was a true joy to celebrate ISLP at our 25th Anniversary Gala. The shared spirit of commitment to the ISLP mission of delivering global pro bono legal assistance was inspiring and energizing. The support of our Gala Presenting Sponsor, White & Case, our other generous sponsors and guests is crucial to help fortify ISLP as a unique force-multiplier advancing global development, human rights, and the rule of law.

25th Anniversary Gala Photo Gallery

25th Anniversary Gala Program

Keynote Speaker Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Washington and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Host Pete Williams, Former NBC News Justice Correspondent
The legendary NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell was the keynote speaker, calling attention to the threats to journalists and free expression worldwide. Pete Williams, who for decades reported on justice issues for NBC, served as emcee.
Anthony Essaye, Andrea Mitchell, and Sara Lulo
Jean Berman, Founding Executive Director
The anniversary celebration was an opportunity to honor our founders, Anthony Essaye and Robert Kapp, and to hear remembrances from founding Executive Director Jean Berman.
Nicole Winfield of the Associated Press and New York Times lawyer David McCraw

ISLP honored the late Richard N. Winfield for his pioneering work building ISLP’s global media law practice. The Winfield Freedom of Expression Initiative is carrying his legacy forward.

ISLP saluted 25th Anniversary honorees representing the many volunteers and supporters whose contributions have made ISLP’s 25 years of global impact possible. Learn more about the honorees.

Winfield Freedom of Expression Award

David Schulz, Ballard Spahr, Yale Law School

Global Impact Volunteer Award

Clement Fondufe
Latham & Watkins
Michael Lebovitz
Eversheds Sutherland
Irina Sivachenko and Isabela Garcez
Ropes & Gray

Pro Bono Innovation Award

Adrián Palma

Global Impact Law Firm Award

Akin
White & Case

Thank You to 25th Anniversary Gala Sponsors Who Make ISLP’s Mission Possible

PRESENTING SPONSOR

VISIONARY SPONSOR

CHAMPION SPONSOR

PARTNER SPONSOR

PATRON SPONSOR

ISLP is a nonpartisan and effective force multiplier. We mobilize pro bono legal support to advance global development, human rights, and the rule of law. ISLP’s work is more needed and relevant than ever. Your tax-deductible donation makes ISLP’s mission possible.