Samuels Yoelin Kantor is CEJ’s 2025-2026 Winner of the Mid-Size Firm Award!

Samuels Yoelin Kantor is the recipient of this year’s Mid-Size Firm Award. A longtime supporter of CEJ and legal aid, the firm demonstrated its deep commitment with an impressive 100% participation rate among lawyers and strong staff participation.

This year, the firm increased participation by more than 20%, reflecting a renewed dedication to access to justice at a time when the need remains especially high. With more than $600 in per capita giving, Samuels Yoelin Kantor proudly earned recognition as a Defender of Justice firm.

Special thanks to CEJ Board President Denise Gorrell for inspiring the entire team to champion access to justice. Thank you, Samuels Yoelin Kantor, for your enthusiastic and generous support this year!

You can support this amazing firm and others in the legal community for their support of access to justice and legal aid at our Annual Awards Celebration in Portland on March 19th. Check out our website for more information:  https://cej-oregon.org/awardsevent/