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BALTIMORE June 22, 2007 Ober|Kaler announced the selection of three lawyers for its annual Pro Bono Distinguished Service Award. Given by the firm in recognition of the outstanding pro bono legal service contributions made by Ober|Kaler lawyers, the 2007 recipients are principal Ray Shepard, counsel Paul Kim, and associate Eric Radz.
 Working on a death penalty case in Mississippi, the team of attorneys amassed countless pro bono hours. As a result of Ober|Kaler's work and appellate counsel in Mississippi, the death sentence was overturned on direct appeal and remanded for resentencing. The state of Mississippi has since agreed to a sentence of life without parole.
 "These fine lawyers epitomize Ober|Kaler's pro bono program to assist in gaining access to justice for the underprivileged and disenfranchised," said firm Chair John Wolf. "Recognizing that lawyers can and do make a difference in people's lives, Ober|Kaler supports and encourages participation in pro bono representation. I am proud of the work of these lawyers and the efforts made by all members of Ober|Kaler who provide community and pro bono service."
 In addition to recognizing each lawyer, Ober|Kaler will make a $2,500 contribution in the name of the recognized lawyers to their selected charitable organizations, the St. Agnes Hospital Foundation and the Legal Aid Bureau.
The Pro Bono Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to acknowledge outstanding pro bono legal service contributions as measured by the number of pro bono hours worked, the quality of the work and results obtained.
About Ober|Kaler
Ober|Kaler is a national law firm providing integrated regulatory, transaction and litigation services to financial, health care, construction, and other business organizations. The firm has more than 125 attorneys in offices in Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Falls Church.
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