Every month, SALA’s Volunteer Lawyers Program recognizes a legal professional for legal volunteerism. Thanks to our volunteer private attorneys, the Volunteer Lawyers Program serves more than 10 percent of SALA’s clients. The award is a distinct honor and highlights the dedication and commitment of 12 individuals each year who give their valuable time and expertise to the community.

Congratulations to Pamela Rioles Saeed, our February 2024 Outstanding Volunteer of the Month Award Recipient.

Pamela Rioles Saeed’s volunteerism started early! While attending the University of Wisconsin as an undergrad, she volunteered with Centro Hispano. Later, she became an intern at Centro Hispano and assisted the immigrant community. Pamela interned for Goldman and Goldman while in law school at the UA and is now an attorney with the firm. Pamela took over all of Gloria Goldman’s pro bono cases at SALA last year when Gloria stepped back from direct representation. Pamela volunteers for other legal programs, as well as taking pro bono affirmative asylum cases for Afghan applicants, since the Taliban takeover.