Volunteer Lawyers Project celebrates 25 years, honors two attorneys
The Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) celebrated its 25th anniversary and honored a pair of lawyers during its annual Volunteer Recognition Event at Borough Hall on Tuesday.
“As you know, the Volunteers Lawyers Project could not exist without our volunteers — it’s in our name,” said Heidi Henderson, executive director of VLP. “They give up their time, their expertise and their passion to the VLP. Brooklyn residents who cannot afford to hire attorneys and face legal challenges … that would be insurmountable without our volunteers.”
The VLP chose Lawrence F. DiGiovanna and Anna Yasova as its honorees. DiGiovanna, a board member for 16 years, was chosen for his long history of service with the organization. Yasova is a relative newcomer to the group, but was recognized because her contributions in her short time have gone above and beyond.