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Pro Bono News – Social Impact Report 2017-18

elly Powers, a principal in the firm’s Family Law & Private Clients
Jeremy Scholtes Recognized practice, has been honored by the American Bar Association’s American Bar

for Community Service in K Family Law Section with its Jean Crowe Pro Bono Award. Association
Frederick County A newly named co-director of the Pro Bono Advocacy Program Family Law

at Miles & Stockbridge, Powers was recognized for her pro Section Honors
eremy S. Scholtes, an associate in the firm’s Commercial and bono representation of domestic violence victims and families
Business Litigation practice in Frederick, has been honored by the in the United States and overseas in numerous cases involving Kelly Powers for
J DoGood-er Awards for his pro bono and community service. international parental abductions of children. She has spearheaded Pro Bono Service
the return of dozens of missing children.
Now in their second year, the DoGood-er Awards recognize
Frederick County residents in eight categories for their exceptional Her international pro bono work has included cases where
commitment to impacting the lives of others in the community. an alleged abuser has diplomatic status in the United States,
conferring complete immunity from criminal, civil and even
A U.S. Army and combat veteran, Scholtes was recognized in protective order cases, unless the diplomat’s home country waives
the military category for his pro bono representation of Platoon immunity. Powers is highly regarded for her success in obtaining
22, a traveling memorial started by the Frederick-based nonprofit waivers of diplomatic status, clearing the way for alleged abusers
organization 22 Needs a Face to increase awareness of the suicide to be subject to protective orders and criminal prosecution.
epidemic among veterans. He is also involved with wear blue: run to
Jeremy Scholtes, Associate remember, which encourages participation in endurance events in On the domestic front, Powers represents pro bono clients
honor of fallen soldiers. in high-conflict custody and protective order cases. She has
worked extensively with The Women’s Law Center of Maryland
Miles & Stockbridge presented its Pro Bono Advocate Award to (WLC), which provides free legal representation to protect and
Scholtes in 2016 in recognition of how his pro bono work exemplifies empower individual women and advocates on issues related
the firm’s strong tradition of public service. In September, he to family law, domestic violence, employment law and human
was named to The Daily Record’s “VIP” List, which recognizes trafficking. The immediate past president of the WLC’s board
Maryland professionals 40 years of age and younger for their of directors, Powers has served on the organization’s board
professional accomplishments, civic involvement and the impact of since 2009.
their achievements. ■

“When you take a look at the things Kelly has accomplished
in a relatively short amount of time, you are immediately struck
by the difference one person can make in the world,” said John
B. Frisch, former chairman & CEO of Miles & Stockbridge. “The
work Kelly does—both in the day-to-day and in the wider ripples
of creating precedent—changes people’s lives, often dramatically,
and helps set a course toward justice for those who have almost
lost faith in the ideal itself.” ■

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