Awardee Madison Post with State Bar Executive Director Trey Apffel, President G. David Smith, and TYLA President Armin Salek. (Photo by Melanie Dragger)The Texas Access to Justice Commission presented two awards recognizing outstanding pro bono service at this year’s New Lawyers Induction Ceremony, held on Monday at Bass Concert Hall in Austin. On behalf of the Commission, Supreme Court of Texas Justice Brett Busby presented the 2026 Law Student Pro Bono Award and the 2026 Law School Commitment to Service Award.
The Law Student Pro Bono Award recognizes a student or recent graduate whose pro bono work has made a significant impact on the community and reflects a passion in advocacy for underserved populations.

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