Matter SCC-129658

Adopt Commendation for Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley for its commitment to expanding access to legal services and justice for Santa Clara County. (Lee)

Legal & Litigation Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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The document is a commendation for the Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley, recognizing its commitment to expanding access to legal services and justice in Santa Clara County. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors and is from Supervisor Otto Lee.

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Commendation for Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley
Focus on expanding access to legal services and justice
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors
From Supervisor Otto Lee

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 129658 DATE: June 23, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley for its commitment to expanding access to legal services and justice for Santa Clara County. (Lee) ATTACHMENTS: • Pro Bono Project Commendation (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

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Pro Bono Project Commendation

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County recognizes and commends Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley for its commitment to expanding access to legal services and justice for low-income residents. The organization, founded in 1986, has grown to become the largest provider of family law services in the county, engaging volunteer attorneys to assist vulnerable populations. Pro Bono Project will celebrate its 40th anniversary on June 25, 2026, with a benefit dinner honoring its service and advocacy.

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Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley was founded in 1986 to provide legal services to low-income clients.
The organization has grown to become the largest provider of family law services in Santa Clara County.
By 2011, Pro Bono Project had 358 volunteer attorneys providing over 13,000 hours of legal services.
The organization assists vulnerable populations, including victims of domestic violence, immigrants, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Pro Bono Project will celebrate its 40th anniversary on June 25, 2026.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 1A751703-DBF4-8EC6-8347-AD65CA3B5401 WHEREAS, equal justice under the law is more than just a maxim—it is a fundamental principle of our democracy, and yet, without access to courts or legal services, low-income Californians may be left without the protections of the law, particularly vulnerable populations such as victims of domestic violence, immigrants, children, and individuals experiencing homelessness; WHEREAS, since opening its doors in 1986 with support from the Legal Aid Society and the American Bar Association, Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley has been dedicated to representing clients of limited means and expanding access to justice by engaging skilled and compassionate attorneys who volunteer their time and expertise to provide full and limited-scope pro bono legal services, especially in family law and domestic violence cases, affirming “justice for all” is a lived mission rather than an abstract ideal; WHEREAS, Pro Bono Project was founded by a group of leading Santa Clara County attorneys to connect volunteer legal professionals with low-income clients in need of advice and representation, beginning its first year with 21 volunteer attorneys...