For the Common Good Awards Luncheon

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (Legal Services) will present nine awards recognizing outstanding community leaders, volunteers, and partners whose dedication advances access to justice and strengthens our region. The annual “For The Common Good” Awards Luncheon will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. The public is invited to attend and celebrate this year's honorees. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit our event page at https://lsem.org/common-good-awards/.
The 2026 honorees are:
Delores Verner – Robert Walston Chubb Award
Emily Stoinski – Hon. Richard B. Teitelman Service Award
Action St. Louis – Melton M. Lewis Equal Justice Award
Jennifer Higginbotham – Eddie Mae Binion Community Service Award
Mary Rogers Gordon – F. Wm. McCalpin Pro Bono Award
Jissel Esparza – Hon. John R. Essner Young Lawyer Award
The Center for Family Law – Gerald R. Ortbals Law Practice Award
Paul T. Krispin, Jr. – 70th Anniversary Lifetime Pro Bono Achievement Award
Proponents of the Basic Civil Legal Services Fund Perpetuity – Rory Ellinger Legislative Award

Event Type: Community Event
When: Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Location: The Ritz Carlton
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Ward 3
Admission: Charge. In-person tickets are $100 each. $30 of each ticket may be considered tax deductible.
Tables are $1,000 and include seating for ten guests. $300 may be considered tax deductible.
Visit https://lsem.org/common-good-awards/ .
Contact: Colleen Daum, ccdaum@lsem.org, 314.256.8742
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