Karen T. Grisez '90, a Catholic Law alumna and pro bono counsel in the Washington, D.C., office of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, is the 2025 recipient of the John H. Pickering Award of Achievement, presented by the American Bar Association Senior Lawyers Division. Grisez will be recognized at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, as part of the ABA Annual Meeting, which will be held Aug. 6-12 in Toronto.

The award honors the life and accomplishments of John H. Pickering, co-founder of the Washington, D.C., law firm formerly known as Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now WilmerHale), who was involved in a variety of pro bono activities and law-related societal issues affecting older adults. It recognizes lawyers or judges who demonstrate outstanding legal ability and have compiled a distinguished record of service to the profession and their communities, resulting in significant contributions to improving access to justice for all.

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