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 Robert Charles, our March 2024 Outstanding Volunteer of the Month Award Recipient.

Rob is a partner in Lewis Roca’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group in both Arizona and Nevada. As a volunteer for 25 years (!) with SALA, he’s handled 31 pro bono cases and worked with 72 clinics. His dedication to pro bono work has helped more than 250 clients at SALA. He also volunteers with numerous legal nonprofits in Tucson and has a history of providing low or no-fee client work in both Phoenix and Tucson. He manages to find time to teach bankruptcy law at the James E. Rogers College of Law, which happens to be where he received his juris doctorate with distinction.