Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces that Erin Bass received the 2019 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award from the US District Court for the District of Arizona. Bass is a senior managing associate in Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and a resident in the Phoenix office.

The District of Arizona Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award recognizes Bass’ outstanding skill in and dedication to pro bono service in 2019. Chief Judge G. Murray Snow presented the award at a Federal Bar Association Phoenix Chapter CLE, praising Bass’ pro bono accomplishments and recognizing Dentons for its support of the federal court’s pro bono program.

Among those accomplishments, Bass won a federal jury trial in a complex prisoner’s rights case against steep odds. She secured a unanimous verdict in her client’s favor on his First Amendment and due process claims in a jurisdiction not known for its sympathy to incarcerated people.

Bass represents companies in labor and employment litigation and counsels employers on risk management and litigation avoidance. She has developed and implemented training programs for management on best practices and compliance and has designed policies and procedures to guide supervisors and human resource professionals on lawfully and efficiently managing their workforce. She has defended various clients against discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge claims under state and federal employment laws and the National Labor Relations Act.