Outstanding Collaborative/Group Pro Bono Service Award: Amanda Brown, ABA YLD
Recognizing Amanda Brown of the American Bar Association.
The American Bar Association plays a pivotal role in national disaster legal response through its Disaster Legal Services program. Amanda Brown, Executive Director of Lagniappe Law Lab, currently serves as Director of ABA YLD’s DLS Program. A leader in legal technology and innovation, Amanda has helped shape national DLS strategy through her work with triage portals, legal navigation tools, and direct disaster response. Her contributions have strengthened coordination between national and local partners, enabling efficient and scalable service delivery in times of crisis.
The ABA’s commitment to DLS ensures that national legal frameworks support local efforts like those in North Carolina and that disaster survivors across the country have access to trained, compassionate legal advocates during recovery.