The Association of American Law Schools has recognized UConn School of Law's strong culture of service by naming three community members to its Pro Bono Honor Roll, honoring their work to expand access to justice.
"Our community is defined by people who choose to use their legal skills in the service of others," says Dean Eboni S. Nelson.
Public service and efforts to expand access to justice have long shaped UConn School of Law. That commitment has now been recognized by the Association of American Law Schools, which has named three members of the law school community to its Pro Bono Honor Roll.
The honorees are Logan Ward '26; Associate Clinical Professor of Law and Director of Field Placement and Pro Bono Programs Rachel Reeves; and Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration Tina Nadeau Mohr. Though their roles at the Law School differ, each honoree is making an impact by ensuring that people who too often face the legal system alone feel seen and supported.
"Our community is defined by people who choose to use their legal skills in the service of others," says Dean Eboni S. Nelson. "Logan, Rachel, and Tina exemplify that spirit, and we are proud to recognize the meaningful difference they make in the lives of people across Connecticut."
A Commitment Rooted in Community: Logan Ward '26
For Ward, service has been a lifelong value. Raised by parents deeply involved in their community, she came to law school with a clear purpose: to use the law to support marginalized communities who often struggle to navigate the legal system.
"I always knew I wanted to do nonprofit work for communities that don't really have a voice," Ward explains. "That's ultimately what motivated me to go to law school. The culture of pro bono work here is what drew me. We're really part of our neighboring community."
Ward has taken on a wide range of pro bono work during her time as a student, including intake interviews for the Connecticut Bar Association's free legal clinics, where she primarily worked on housing and debt‑related matters; pardon application assistance; and research for the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County. She has also assisted with custody filings through Statewide Legal Services and provides information and referrals to website visitors through its Pro Bono Chat program and volunteered with the Public Interest Law Group. She has also tutored local youth.
"The reason I do it is because it kind of puts everything into perspective when I work with clients," she says. "It's also really good practice interacting with clients. I believe that is a big benefit of this work. You get to help people, and you are really learning and are gaining valuable experience."
Building a Lifeline for Survivors of Domestic Violence: Rachel Reeves
Reeves is recognized for a project she created to help survivors of domestic violence navigate the restraining order process. Through a partnership with the Prudence Crandall Center and with the help of experienced family law attorneys at Flaherty Legal Group, Reeves and her students assist survivors of domestic violence in navigating the restraining order process in the New Britain Superior Court. They help clients prepare applications and affidavits, understand the restraining order process, and get answers to their questions. In the program's first year, nine students helped 32 clients.
"We work with individuals who often feel like they have not been heard or seen by the legal system," Reeves says. "Every time we're there, we see the relief clients feel by our support."
For Reeves, this work is the culmination of a long-held aspiration.
"I went to law school hoping to work with survivors of domestic violence. It took me more than 25 years to get here, but with UConn Law's support, I was able to develop a program that serves our community and gives students meaningful client experience."
She praises UConn Law's culture for making this effort possible. "I don't think I can overstate the value of this. I feel so fortunate to be at a law school where people support and trust you to develop initiatives that benefit our community and where students so eagerly volunteer their time to make a project like this possible."
Extending UConn Law's Mission into the Community: Tina Nadeau Mohr
Mohr is deeply involved in the Hartford community, supporting high school and college students exploring legal careers, as well as adults who need help understanding their legal options and who need overall support.
She provides pro bono legal assistance through the Call 4 Law program at Statewide Legal Services, helping Connecticut residents understand their rights in matters involving bankruptcy, housing, and debt collection. The work can be emotional, she says, but profoundly fulfilling.
"The most rewarding part is helping people feel a little less overwhelmed and making them more aware of their legal rights," Mohr says. "That's really what keeps me doing this work."
Mohr's community commitment extends beyond legal advice. She serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for Community Residences, Inc., which provides foster care and adoptive services, residential programs for adults with developmental disabilities, and employment support. She also works with the CT Bar Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee on pipeline development through the Summer Law Camp, Financial Literacy program, and the Future of the Legal Profession Scholars Program, mentoring high school and college students to explore and fund future legal careers.
"I've always looked for ways to help people who don't have a voice. That's just what I'm drawn to," explains Mohr. "Some people are dealing with things most of us can barely imagine. If I can help even a little, that matters to me."
Together, Ward, Reeves, and Mohr embody the spirit of UConn School of Law: a community devoted to expanding access to justice, strengthening public service, and offering compassionate support to those who need it most.
