HCBA Lawyer Magazine No. 32, Issue 3 | Page 30

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Diversity , equity & Inclusion Committee Chairs : ­Antina­Mobley­ – ­Public­Defender ’ s­Office­ & ­Christina­Potter­Bayern­ – ­Potter­Bayern­Law­

The 13th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and the Hillsborough County Bar Association ’ s Diversity , Equity , & Inclusion Committee hosted the 2nd Annual Miles for Justice event from October 24 – October 30 , 2021 . Commemorating Pro Bono Week and Global Diversity Awareness Month , the event encouraged participants to get physically active to bring awareness to pro bono efforts in the region . “ Pro bono advocacy and Diversity and Inclusion are the perfect pairing in the annual Miles for Justice campaign . Our efforts to better serve the underserved are only made better by also being

inclusive ,” said the Honorable Barbara Twine Thomas , Chair of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee .
Benefitting Bay Area Legal Services , this year ’ s event — Virtually Taking Steps in the Right Direction — was a hybrid event designed to encourage participation by teams and individuals at live pop-up events and in solo activities . Twenty-nine teams and 115 individual participants raised almost $ 13,000 walking , running , cycling , and completing other activities that improve sustained health , which they tracked via the online event platform . Commenting
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“ thiseventandallof thepeoplewhohave createditinspiresus totheprobonocause .” — Hon . Claudiaisom on the success of the event , Bay Area Legal Services ’ Pro Bono Manager Jena Hudson stated , “ On behalf of Bay Area Legal Services , we are so grateful for the support , generosity , and enthusiasm surrounding the 2nd Annual Miles for Justice Event ! The funds raised will allow us to expand the scope and impact of our pro bono work in the 13th Judicial Circuit and serve those most in need in our community .”
Several teams and individuals were recognized for their efforts
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