On January 16, 2025, litigation partner Jenelle La Chuisa received The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award in Tallahassee for the 17th Judicial Circuit and represented Broward County as well as Hinshaw’s incredible team of pro bono volunteers. Jenelle is pictured with Justice John Couriel, Florida Supreme Court. Congratulations to Jenelle! https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/twenty-one-to-receive-florida-bar-pro-bono-service-awards-january-16-at-supreme-court-ceremony/
Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog Miami senior partner Rachel A. Camber has been selected as one of Florida Legal Elite’s 2024 Notable Women Leaders in Law by Florida Trend Magazine. Rachel was selected for making a measurable and specific impact in the types of legal cases handled, mentoring other attorneys and promoting professional practices and values in the workplace and demonstrating leadership in professional organizations and civic/community service initiatives. See https://www.floridatrend.com/article/41765/rachel-a-camber
Andrew Gordon and Jenelle La Chuisa
“We appreciate Broward Legal Aid for recognizing our team of dedicated Ft. Lauderdale attorneys and their record of pro bono service,” said Andrew Gordon, partner-in-charge of Hinshaw’s Ft. Lauderdale office. “We also commend partner Jenelle La Chuisa for her individual efforts in leading and inspiring our team. We are very proud of her work and the difference she continues to make in the local community.”
La Chuisa co-chairs Hinshaw’s Pro Bono and Community Involvement Committee, where she facilitates volunteer opportunities for pro bono projects and community events along with committee co-chair and partner John Weedon. A total of 13 Hinshaw attorneys have contributed more than 100 hours to various pro bono activities and nonprofit organizations.
The effort includes volunteering for the Broward Lawyers Care Legal Aid Hotline and answering questions about family law, consumer law, real property law, bankruptcy, housing, and tax/IRS controversies. Hinshaw attorneys also donated time assisting felons in restoring their right to vote through the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. See https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/legal-aid-service-of-broward-county-names-hinshaw-culbertson-its-law-firm-of-the-year-and-honors-jenelle-e-la-chuisa-with-russell-e-carlisle-advocacy-award/