The 2023 Marchiano Distinguished Service Award Goes to Mika Domingo

The CCCBA Pro Bono Committee is pleased to announce that the 2023 Justice James J. Marchiano Distinguished Service Award will be awarded to Mika Domingo.

The committee had so many superlatives to share, we decided to publish parts of their comments here to give you a picture of what we were all thinking. Please mark your calendar now to honor Mika for her pro bono dedication at the BAR FUND Benefit on Thursday, September 28 (see details here).

“[Mika] has a demonstrated history, and passion for, service – while also running her own highly successful law firm. She has an amazing attitude and seemingly unlimited energy.”
— James Wu, CCCBA Past President 2018 and 2019

“Ms. Domingo epitomizes the spirit of the Justice James J. Marchiano Distinguished Service Award because her work supports and encourages other to engage with their community.” — Tracy Hughes, California Women Lawyers Vice President

“[Mika] is compassionate and empathetic and a tireless advocate for persons in need. She has been involved in countless volunteer activities that improve the lives of those in our local community, including mentoring and providing feedback and assistance to high-school students in helping them develop arguments for the Moot Court and Mock Trial competition.”
— David Marchiano, Past Chair and current member of the CCCBA Pro Bono Committee

“She understands the importance of collaborative work, lives up to her commitments, and makes sure that different voices are heard, respected, and honored. Through her ceaseless enthusiasm for community service, I believe she exemplifies the attributes of the deeply involved lawyer who volunteers considerable time and effort to the ideals of equal justice.”
— Ana M. Storey, Executive Director, Levitt Quinn Family Law Center