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VLJ, Marking 20 Years, Honors AG Lynch, Sacks

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Celebrates 20 Years, Honors Loretta Lynch, Merck and Karen Sacks Karen Sacks, VLJ founding executive director

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice drew some 600 supporters on Oct. 20 at its 20th anniversary and annual "Arts & Eats for Justice" gala, held virtually, and raised $700,000, the Newark-based organization announced. Three honorees were recognized for their contributions to the cause of justice: former U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. Inc., and Karen Sacks, VLJ's founding executive director. Sacks was presented with the "Community Vision Award." "Spending a year creating VLJ in 2000 with a group of visionaries and serving as Founding Executive Director for 16 years is and always will be my