• California Lawyers Association (CLA) Environmental Law Section’s 2026 Trailblazer Award (2026)
  • Farella Attorneys Win CLAY Award for Fighting UC Research Grant Terminations (2026)
  • Housing Heroes Award awarded to Tom Mayhew by the Housing Action Coalition (HAC) (2024)  
  • Farella and Jim Day received the Corporate Philanthropy Award from All Stars Project (2024).
  • Daily Journal California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) Award (2016)
  • San Francisco Business Times Corporate Philanthropy – Education Partner of the Year (2015)
  • Equal Rights Advocates Pro Bono Champion Award (2015)
  • The National Law Journal’s Pro Bono Hot List (2015)
  • Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence 2014 Pro Bono Partner of the Year
  • Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Keta Taylor Colby Award (2014 and 2004)
  • Bar Association of San Francisco’s Justice & Diversity Center – Right To Civil Counsel Leader Award (2013)
  • Center to Prevent Gun Violence (previously Legal Community Against Violence) – Farella was recognized for its “Outstanding Pro Bono Contribution” (2009, 2010)
  • Pro Bono Institute – Farella received recognition for its vigorous efforts and dedication to the community (2005)
  • Ninth Circuit – Jerome Braun received its highest accolade, John P. Frank Award (2005)
  • California State Bar / California Appellate Project – Award of Appreciation (early ‘90s)
  • American Bar Association – Pro Bono Publico Award (early ‘90s)