The Justice James J. MARCHIANO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The Justice James J. Marchiano Distinguished Service Award was established to honor Justice Marchiano’s legacy of service to the community. This award recognizes a CCCBA member who volunteers their time, either in a legal or non-legal capacity, to improve the circumstances of others and changes lives for the better in our community.
Congratulations to Victoria Robinson Smith, the recipient of the 2024 Justice James J. Marchiano Award.
For over 30 years, Victoria Robinson Smith as a solo practitioner, managed her time specifically to devote as much of it as possible to community engagement and community service. Starting as a volunteer in her children’s schools’ parent clubs and as an Assistant Scoutmaster, she has shown a lifelong commitment to youth and education. Her service expanded to the broader community, including significant roles such as Chair of the Contra Costa County Local Enforcement Agency Independent Hearing Panel and member of the County Sustainability Commission. Notably, she served on the Orinda City Council for 12 years, including three terms as mayor, where she made substantial improvements to local infrastructure and community safety. Her leadership in affordable housing is particularly commendable, with successful projects like the MonteVerde Senior Affordable Housing Project and the award-winning Vista Verde Community Housing Project. Her work has transformed lives, providing essential housing for low-income seniors and earning recognition for innovative community solutions. Her tireless efforts and compassionate leadership truly embody the spirit of this award.
2023 Award Recipient: Mika Domingo
2022 Award Recipient: Beth Mora
2021 Inaugural Award Recipient: Ray Robinson
CCCBA Pro Bono & Community Service Honor Roll
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 recipients of the CCCBA Pro Bono Honor Roll! We are so proud of our members who give back to the various communities they are involved in, be it in a legal or non-legal capacity.
Members of the Pro Bono & Community Servcie Honor Roll will receive a new perpetual award along with badge that can be used on their website or email signature, honored at the Bar Fund Impact Awards on October 24, 2024, social media posts, bar-wide eblasts and acknowledgement on this page of our website.
Entries for the 2023-2024 CCCBA Pro Bono Honor Roll are closed now, but please track your pro bono and community service hours for the next Honor Roll that will be due in late September 2025.
2023-2024 Pro Bono & Community Service Honor Roll
| 50-99 hours | 100-299 hours | 300-499 hours | 500+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Dondi | Ashley Bargenquast | Andrea Kelly Smethurst | Mika S. Domingo |
| Michelle Ferber | Corrine Bielejeski | Jonathan Lee | |
| Alan Kagawa | Marc Bouret | Victoria Robinson Smith | |
| Terry Leoni | Natasha Chee | ||
| Melissa Madrid | Joseph Daugherty | ||
| David Pearson | Vahishta Falahati | ||
| Julie Ann Giammona | |||
| Kathleen Hunt | |||
| Craig Nevin | |||
| Gary Sanders | |||
| Matthew Toth | |||
| Joseph M. Tully |
2022-2023 Pro Bono Honor Roll
| 50-99 hours | 100-299 hours | 300-499 hours | 500+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Andersen | Marc Bouret | Corrine Bielejeski | Mika S. Domingo |
| Jonathan Babione | Natasha Chee | Kathleen Hunt | Beth Mora |
| Michelle Ferber | Julie Ann Giammona | Jonathan Lee | Victoria Robinson Smith |
| Jaime B. Herren | Terry Leoni | Gary B. Sanders | |
| Cara E. Lankford | Craig Nevin | Andrea Kelly Smethurst | |
| Melissa Madrid | David Pearson | ||
| David Marchiano | Anthony Risucci | ||
| Heidi Taylor | |||
| Matthew S. Toth |
Thank you to our Pro Bono Honor Roll recipients for giving of your valuable time and expertise to benefit our community. Your efforts support our community in myriad ways.
We know there are many more CCCBA members who help out in their communities in many ways. Start tracking your hours for next year’s Pro Bono Honor Roll! Any CCCBA member who has volunteered 50 or more hours in a legal or non-legal capacity over the period September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025 is eligible for the Pro Bono Honor Roll. Use this excel form to track your hours.
Many CCCBA members are already involved in many great organizations and causes. It is inspiring to learn about their experiences helping others and the differences they make – both small and big – in the lives of others. By recognizing these individuals, the CCCBA hopes to show how much we appreciate their service and encourage all members to contribute time and hit (or exceed) the 50-hour annual target.
As attorneys, we have the knowledge, training and skill set to improve the lives of others and make a difference. The Pro Bono Committee would like all members to consider the goal of contributing their many talents by touching the life of at least one person in need.