A Judge’s Guide

IV. Conclusion
The important work of the ABA Child Custody and Adoption Pro Bono Project
enhanced the quantity and quality of representation of children in private custody cases.
Although the seven-and-a-half year work of the project came to an end in June 2008, its
legacy and benefits will continue through resources available at the American Bar
Association and other entities committed to ensuring critical representation for children
in child custody cases.
The Project is extremely grateful to Bill and Melita Grunow, and to Dale and
Valerie Liechty, for their substantial financial support, as well as their input and guidance
throughout the Project, and their sharing of the passion that inspired Ann Liechty to
dedicate much of her volunteer efforts to helping children. The legacy of the Project
really belongs to Ann Liechty, as none of this work would have happened without the
inspiration she provided to those who wanted to honor her work and her memory. On
behalf of all of the children, attorneys, judges, and others who have benefited from this
Project, we thank Ann and her family.
For further information about this Project, including contact information, please
visit www.abachildcustodyproject.org.
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