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A gold emblem reads "40th Anniversary of Legal Services, Saving Lives Since 1986" above event text: "2026 Going the Extra Mile, A Benefit for Whitman-Walker Legal Services.

Meet our 2026 Going the Extra Mile Co-Chairs


 

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Honorary Chair: Jim Sandman

  • Board Member, Whitman-Walker Foundation
  • Distinguished Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
  • President Emeritus, Legal Services Corporation
  • Past President, District of Columbia Bar
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Co-Chair: Ellen Jakovic

  • Retired Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
  • Recipient, Woman Lawyer of the Year, The Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia
  • Past President, District of Columbia Bar
  • Recipient, Lawyer of the Year, the Bar Association of the District of Columbia
  • Board Member, Council for Court Excellence and the American Bar Foundation
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Co-Chair: Paul Lee

  • Pro Bono Partner, Steptoe LLP
  • Secretary, DC Bar Board of Governors
  • Former Board Member, District of Columbia LGBTQ+ Bar Association
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Support Legal Services at Going The Extra Mile 2026

Every year, Whitman-Walker Health’s Legal Services provides over 3,000 low-income clients with life-saving legal care, to keep them housed, healthy, and safe. We are able to do that with the generous support of our community.

Now in its 40th year, this event recognizes the impact of a program that began in 1986 and ranks as the nation’s longest-running medical-legal partnership.

We invite you to join us and support our Legal Services team on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm!

The Whitman-Walker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and a portion of each sponsorship is tax-deductible.

Whitman-Walker Health Legal Services arose during the AIDS crisis in response to a federal backdrop of ignorance and hate. In 1986, we began offering free legal help to protect our patients’ individual rights as thousands died and our community responded. Over the decades, we evolved to meet community needs with truth and decency, expanding to advocate for transgender people and immigrants. We have celebrated medical breakthroughs and secured legal wins. Our history gives us the hope, determination, and humility to continue to face today’s challenges. Whitman-Walker Health fought tirelessly for AIDS patients, and now, as we mark our 40th anniversary, our medical-legal partnership continues to rise to the fight – stronger than ever.


Meet our 2026 Going the Extra Mile Co-Chairs


 

An older man in a dark suit, light blue tie, and white shirt smiles at the camera in front of a wooden background, representing Whitman Walker Legal Services with warmth and professionalism.

Honorary Chair: Jim Sandman

  • Board Member, Whitman-Walker Foundation
  • Distinguished Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
  • President Emeritus, Legal Services Corporation
  • Past President, District of Columbia Bar
Woman with straight brown hair, wearing a green blazer, pearl necklace, and pearl earrings, posing in front of a plain gray background, representing Whitman Walker Legal Services.

Co-Chair: Ellen Jakovic

  • Retired Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
  • Recipient, Woman Lawyer of the Year, The Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia
  • Past President, District of Columbia Bar
  • Recipient, Lawyer of the Year, the Bar Association of the District of Columbia
  • Board Member, Council for Court Excellence and the American Bar Foundation
A man in a navy suit and red bow tie stands indoors in front of a window overlooking a cityscape, representing Whitman Walker Legal Services with professionalism.

Co-Chair: Paul Lee

  • Pro Bono Partner, Steptoe LLP
  • Secretary, DC Bar Board of Governors
  • Former Board Member, District of Columbia LGBTQ+ Bar Association

Can’t Attend but Still Want to Support Legal Services?

Your generous donations can help support the important legal work that Whitman-Walker Health does for the community.

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Jim Sandman and Elizabeth Mullin
Ellen Jakovic

Jurist

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White & Case LLP

Solicitor

ACC National Capital Region
Dennis Coyle & David Mallory
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
KPMG LLP
Nest DC
Ted Miller & Phil Piga

Support Our Legal Services

Your generous donations can help support the important legal work that Whitman-Walker Health does for the community.