Ariel Levinson-Waldman, ’01, Awarded 2024 National Legal Aid & Defender Association Kutak-Dodds Prize
Director Ariel Levinson-Waldman Awarded 2024 Kutak-Dodds Prize
Tzedek DC is proud to announce that Founding Director Ariel Levinson-Waldman has been awarded a 2024 National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) Kutak-Dodds Prize, given to two lawyers in the United States to recognize extraordinary contributions to advancing access to justice and racial equity in civil legal aid and public defense.
Since 1989, the Kutak-Dodds Prizes have been awarded to attorneys who have significantly contributed to the human dignity and quality of life of individuals unable to afford legal representation. The prize, which will be presented on June 6, carries a cash award of $10,000.
“I'm grateful to the NLADA, which is such an important source of strength, learning, and energy for all of us around the country working to defend the rights of our neighbors who can't afford to pay an attorney when they need one,” Ariel said. “This recognition is a testament to the work and impact of my outstanding teammates at Tzedek DC and our partners in the DC legal services community. I'm especially honored and humbled to see the list of past recipients, including some of my personal heroes like Elaine Jones, Martha Bergmark, and Stephen Bright.
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