Meet the 2026 Beacon Award Honorees

These legal professionals are making a significant impact on their clients and communities through their legal services and pro bono work.

2026 Beacon Award finalists

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Winner
Krystle I. Myers
ElevEn Law Firm
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Winner
Luke Shealey
Shealey Law Firm
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Winner
Elleni Kalouris
Kalouris Law Firm
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Finalist
Daniel Ray
Scott, Ray, Pemberton & Goll, PLLC
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Finalist
Jerry Meehan
Crantford Meehan, Attorneys at Law, LLC
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Finalist
Sarah L. Ostahowski
Sarah's Law Firm
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Finalist
Timothy Moran
Timothy A Moran Law Office
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Finalist
Megan Daic
Daic Law

2025 Beacon Award finalists

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Winner
Jim Fine
Roosevelt University Legal Clinic
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Winner
Najla Abu-Shaaban
Abu-Shaaban & Associates PC
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Honorable Mention
Inner Banks Legal Services
Inner Banks Legal Services
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Honorable Mention
David Floyd
GreaterWorks Legal
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Honorable Mention
Anabel Rosa
Attorney Anabel Rosa, PLLC