Each year in October, we celebrate the significant contributions of attorneys who give back and honor their commitment to provide legal services to the most in need. This year, Legal Aid recognized John Egan at the annual Pro Bono Celebration at the Supreme Court. 

His pro bono work with HIJC is decades long and this honor is long overdue. John always makes time in his busy practice to help those most in need. Pro bono cases are always part of his case load and it is rare when he says no. He is part of the small community of immigration law attorneys in the State of Hawai'i and one of the ones that comes to mind immediately when you think of someone who will always be there to help.

Each year, he has assisted with the organizing and directing of the naturalization workshops to assist legal permanent residents gain citizenship which is supported by various congressional and legislative officials.

But in addition, as Senior HIJC Attorney Bow Mun Chin shared, "John has also always made himself available to staff to discuss complex immigration issues. He has freely provided guidance especially when we are confronted with difficult and perplexing case issues. This free exchange of ideas has allowed our staff to multiply its ability to plot case strategy as well as to initiate discussions of original and unique ways to assist its clients."

John is an inspiration to all of us and we thank you for your service.