Sabeena Pirooz, Sky Project Director won Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year at Bristol Law Society Awards 2016, held on 13 November at the Bristol Marriott Hotel. The ceremony was hosted by BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman.
Nominees in this category had to demonstrate “a strong and dedicated commitment to the supply of pro bono work for the benefit of individuals, organisations and the region.” Sabeena impressed the judges with her “cutting edge work in raising awareness of and assisting victims in the issues of forced marriage and honour based violence,” for the work she does with the Sky Project.
Sky Project Director wins Award