Orison S. Marden Awards

The Orison S. Marden Awards were established in 1976 on the 100th anniversary of The Legal Aid Society to recognize the outstanding work and dedication of the staff of the Society and to honor the memory of Orison S. Marden, a senior partner at White & Case LLP, who was known as "Mr. Legal Aid" throughout the United States. Mr. Marden devoted four decades to the work of the Society. He served as a member of the Board for 27 years and as its Chairman from 1970 Until his death in 1975. He was a devoted volunteer at the Civil Practice's Harlem Community Law Office where he represented hundreds of clients over the years. During his outstanding career, he served as the President of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and The Association of the Bar of the City of New York.

Past Recipients of the Orison S. Marden Award: