Ern Phang receives Law Society President’s Award

Oct. 17, 2010 - PRLog -- We are proud to announce that Ern Phang was awarded the Law Society President's Award at the 2010 Justice Awards presented by the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW - http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/justice_awards/awards

Ern Phang is the solicitor director of Phang Legal http://www.phanglegal.com.au a property and commercial law firm based in Parramatta NSW. Ern has worked tirelessly to develop a firm culture with a strong focus on community services.

Over the years, the small team of lawyers have assisted the Law Society Pro Bono Scheme with providing advise and representation to disadvantaged individuals, and have been involved with supporting social enterprises in partnership with the National Pro Bono Resource Centre and Parramatta City Council. Ern also supports various community and not for profit organisations with legal advice and representation, as well as being a volunteer director and promoting good governance with a view to ensuring self-sustainability and improving the social dividend.

"I'm actually quite embarrassed to receive this recognition", mentioned Ern Phang http://www.phanglegal.com.au/ern-phang/ during a recent interview, "and receiving this award was unexpected. I am extremely humbled to have been chosen."

"Pro bono services and services to the community in general should be part of our social responsibility as lawyers and it should form a part of practice - I would even encourage the it to be a requirement for registration and renewal to practice."

"I think if anyone is genuinely interested in their local community, and genuinely interested in the people that make up that community, then they will be passionate and dedicated to add value and to make a positive difference. It can only be a good thing, and there's nothing wrong with that!"

The 2010 Justice Awards were presented by the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW at the annual Justice Awards dinner at Parliament House, Sydney on 14 October. In their 12th year, the Justice Awards recognise the contributions everyday people are making to improve access to justice in NSW, especially for disadvantaged people.

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Phang Legal is a property and commercial law firm in Parramatta NSW, providing services in conveyancing and property transactions, business transactions, small claims litigation, estate and elders law and notary public services. Our team of solicitors and notary provide legal assistance and representation to business, individuals and their families, and not for profit organisations.