GBA Pro Bono Award Presented to Russell M. Robinson, III
Presenter Karen McKeithen Schaede, Russ Robinson
Russ Robinson received the 2025 Greensboro Bar Association Pro Bono Award at the November 20, 2025 member meeting held at Greensboro Country Club.
Established in 1996, the Greensboro Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award recognizes a GBA member for their significant contributions to providing free legal services to those in need. It acknowledges a member who has demonstrated a strong commitment to pro bono work, helping those who lack access to legal representation.
Attorney Robinson was recognized for his outstanding service in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Russ demonstrated extraordinary dedication, compassion, and perseverance in providing disaster legal services to people in Western North Carolina immediately after Helene and throughout 2025.
Russ went above and beyond by personally traveling to disaster relief centers, where he met face-to-face with survivors and offered not only legal advice, but genuine support and reassurance. He did not limit his work to quick consultations or surface-level guidance. Instead, Russ took on cases directly, following through on complex legal issues that many might have left unresolved. Even when the answers were not straightforward or when others might have stopped at providing basic advice, Russ pushed further—ensuring that clients had real access to justice and meaningful outcomes.
What sets Russ apart is his unwavering client-centered focus. He consistently placed the needs of survivors above his own, dedicating his time and energy to making sure their voices were heard and their rights protected. His work reflects not only legal excellence but also deep empathy, resilience, and commitment to our mission of serving those most in need.
Please join us in congratulating our colleague for his exemplary service.
