Dozens of local attorneys are taking on pro bono cases to honor a former colleague whose life was cut short in a May hiking accident.
Melanie Kushnir, who served as director of a local pro bono project for five years, died May 28 at age 42 in a tragic accident at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
“It’s been incredibly touching,” said Barbara Buckley, executive director of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. “People have contributed funds and labor.”
Friends and colleagues described Kushnir as an unwavering advocate for access to justice for the needy with a knack for innovation.
Kushnir worked to recruit attorneys to take on pro bono ca…
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