Nominate an outstanding legal services champion

The Bernard P. Becker Legal Services Staff Award is presented annually to attorneys, paralegals, administrators or other staff employed by a private, nonprofit agency that provides legal services to low-income eligible clients. The Becker Student Volunteer Award is presented to a law student who has demonstrated a commitment to the provision of legal services to low-income persons. These awards recognize the dedicated service and outstanding achievements of recipients, and include an award of $500-$550.

Nominations for the Becker Awards will reopen in 2027.

2026 Award Winners

We are proud to recognize the 2026 award winners, who have each provided exemplary service to those in our community most vulnerable to injustice.

• Advocate/Support Award
  Mary Rea, State Support

• Legacy of Excellence Award
  Jessica Webster, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid – Legal Services Advocacy Project

• Emerging Leader
  Peter LaCourse, Justice North

• Law Student 
  Teresa Padrón, University of Minnesota Law School

Previous Recipients