NEW YORK, October 29, 2024 – Morgan Lewis lawyers David Broderdorf and Gregory Nelson received a 2024 Cornerstone Award from Lawyers Alliance of New York in recognition of the pair’s pro bono work assisting Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York (PLS) during contract negotiations for the organization’s first collective bargaining agreement.
Over the course of 16 months, PLS worked with Morgan Lewis to negotiate with the union, eventually reaching a deal that was supported by both parties. The firm provided advice on relevant legal issues, drafted proposals, and assisted with training management on relevant labor relations practices, and the duo continues to advise PLS on matters related to their collective bargaining agreement.
Since 1997, Lawyers Alliance has presented Cornerstone Awards annually to a select group of individuals and institutions that have made extraordinary contributions through pro bono legal services. These services help nonprofits address critical human needs and improve the quality of life for thousands of low-income New Yorkers.