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George Cauthen Receives S.C. Appleseed Legal Justice Center 2007 Advocate of the Year
COLUMBIA (May 9, 2007) – The South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center has honored George Cauthen with its 2007 Advocate of the Year award. The award is given each year to honor an individual who works to achieve SC Appleseed’s mission to provide and promote access to justice for all South Carolinians. "George Cauthen embodies our belief that a fair and just society is what protects us all, regardless of economic status in life," the organization said in naming Mr. Cauthen. "Throughout his career he has defined what it means to be a pro bono attorney and has been instrumental in developing pro bono programs in South Carolina and the nation. Mr. Cauthen’s compassion for those in need is unwavering and is what makes him truly deserving of SC Appleseed’s Advocate of the Year award."
A partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Mr. Cauthen practices in the area of creditor bankruptcy law. He has held numerous positions of leadership, including chair of the American College of Bankruptcy’s Pro Bono Committee and Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Pro Bono Program. Most recently Mr. Cauthen’s efforts have seen the creation the S.C. Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission.
For more information on the Appleseed Legal Justice Center, contact Hope Parrish at 803-779-1113x100 or hope@scjustice.org.
For a downloadable photo of Mr. Cauthen, click here.
