Press Release

Kevin Cuddy Earns the 2026 Attorney General Pro Bono Award

October 27, 2026

(Juneau, AK) – Attorney Kevin Cuddy has been honored as the 2026 recipient of the Alaska Attorney General’s Pro Bono Award. Each year, the Alaska Attorney General presents this award to a member of the Alaska Bar who provides outstanding pro bono legal representation to victims of domestic violence.

“Kevin Cuddy is an easy choice for this year’s award,” said Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills. “Kevin has not only spent a significant amount of his limited free time supporting victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence, but has developed training programs to better support Alaskans. He has even trained attorneys from out-of-state to support this effort. His willingness to put in the effort and his passion for justice, combined with a desire to see victims made as whole as possible following this trauma is truly outstanding.”

Kevin Cuddy serves as the pro bono coordinator for Stoel Rives LLP’s Anchorage office. In this position, Kevin has supported victims who have applied for legal services from other organizations that may not have had enough resources to support the caseload.

To support victims, Kevin has made use of Alaska Bar Rule 43.6, which allows out-of-state attorneys in good standing to obtain waivers to provide pro bono legal services in Alaska under the supervision of a qualified legal services provider. This means that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault in Alaska have expanded access to legal services. These waivers can be approved quickly and allow Kevin to coordinate out-of-state attorneys, who are looking for trial experience and are willing to help, with victims in need of help.

“Pro bono service is one of the most meaningful and rewarding aspects of our profession because it allows us to use our skills to help people facing some of life's most difficult challenges” said Attorney Kevin Cuddy. “Domestic violence victims desperately need legal assistance to obtain long-term domestic violence protective orders, and I have seen first-hand how these orders can change lives. With the advent of Alaska Bar Rule 43.6, we have been able to bring in Stoel Rives lawyers from the Lower 48 to do more of this important work. It fills a crucial need for domestic violence victims while offering an enriching experience for our lawyers. We look forward to continuing to expand access to legal services for those who need them most.”

According to ANDVSA, Alaska’s statistics of domestic violence and sexual assault are staggering. A survey through the Justice Center at the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2020 found that nearly 60 percent of women in Alaska experienced intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. Survivors often need civil legal services to end the violence, including divorce, child custody, and protection orders.

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