Matheson was honoured for its volunteers to receive the Golden Pin award from FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) alongside other volunteers at the annual FLAC Justice Lecture 2025 at King’s Inns on 8 December.
The Golden Pin is an award for long-serving volunteer lawyers who provide legal advice for free, through FLAC’s telephone legal advice clinics. It is also awarded to staff of law firms who answer the FLAC Telephone Information Referral Line and who provide legal information, and onward referral for legal advice, one day per week. The award recognises their dedication and commitment to access to justice.
Commenting on the award, Niamh Counihan, Pro Bono Partner and Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Matheson, said: “This is a meaningful recognition of the continued commitment of Matheson’s pro bono volunteers who dedicate their time and professional skills to support FLAC’s information lines, and the legal needs of those who need them most.”
Pro bono is a fundamental element of Matheson’s Impactful Business Programme and our vision to deliver and support meaningful, sustainable, and measurable change across our community of colleagues, clients, and society. As a founding signatory of Pro Bono Pledge Ireland, we are committed to promoting access to justice by providing free legal assistance to those who most require legal representation and advice in our community, and to the organisations that support them.