The Legal Aid Society bestowed their 2021 Pro Bono Publico Award on Dentons partner David Kornblau, a member of the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution and White Collar and Government Investigations practices, for his outstanding service to The Legal Aid Society’s clients.

Kornblau’s award was based on his work with a team of associates and The Legal Aid Society on a civil rights action alleging that their client had been brutally tased and placed in an illegal chokehold by an NYPD officer with a history of misconduct. After extensive litigation, New York City agreed to pay more than US$560,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees to settle the action, and the officer agreed to pay US$5,000 in damages and retire from the NYPD.

Low-income New Yorkers also have benefited from the time and talent that Kornblau has volunteered to provide exceptional legal services, honoring The Legal Aid’s mission that no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice because of poverty.

Dedicated to serving his community and as a part of Kornblau’s commitment, he continues his legacy of pro bono efforts to help those in need through a wide range of pro bono activities.