Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal a Publication of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association
NYSBA SUMMER 2005 | VOLUME 16 |NO. 2 Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal A publication of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association Remarks From the Chair/Editor’s Note Remarks From the Chair In continuing with the theme of excellence among It is with a sad heart that EASL members, I am extremely pleased that Elisabeth I write to say that one of our Wolfe, Chair of our Pro Bono Committee, received one longtime Executive Commit- of the NYSBA President’s Pro Bono Service Awards. We tee members, James Henry are so proud of all of Elisabeth’s accomplishments, Ellis, who most recently Co- which help to make available pro bono opportunities for Chaired with Jason Baruch our members and their pro bono clients, and for raising our Theater and Performing EASL’s pro bono activities and programs to a nationally Arts Committee, passed recognized level. The President’s Pro Bono Service away on May 26th, at the age Awards were created more than ten years ago to honor of seventy-two. When I law firms, law students and attorneys from each judicial spoke with his daughter and district who have provided outstanding pro bono serv- asked if there was a specific ice to low income people. Elissa D. Hecker organization to which dona- In addition, our new Committee on Alternate Dis- tions could be made in Jim’s pute Resolution has launched itself with programs name, she mentioned the Parsons Dance Foundation. already held and many more underway. In addition, its Jim will be missed.
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