[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4845]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. RONIT RUBINOFF

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 24, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Ronit Rubinoff whom I have named Woman of the Year in Sonoma County, 
California. For twenty-five years Ms. Rubinoff has served as a public 
interest attorney, significantly increasing access to justice for those 
that need it the most.
  Born in Los Angeles, California, Ms. Rubinoff later moved to 
Berkeley. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and 
French and then went on to complete her Doctor of Jurisprudence. She 
then settled in Sonoma County and has actively contributed to the 
County's ability to provide top notch legal representation to all 
people, regardless of their ability to afford it. She took part in the 
development of Sonoma County's first full service Legal Aid 
organization, where she currently serves as the Executive Director.
  Ms. Rubinoff provides legal representation for domestic violence 
victims, families living in substandard housing, children facing abuse 
and neglect and elders. Additionally, Sonoma County Legal Aid provides 
advocacy services for Spanish speakers and undocumented individuals. 
Currently, over four-thousand low-income individuals receive legal 
assistance every year thanks to her work with the organization.
  Furthermore, Ms. Rubinoff enjoys mentoring current and aspiring law 
students. She offers advice and guidance to those who aim to become a 
public interest lawyer, preparing them for both the challenges and 
rewards of the field. She has also served as a Mock Trial Coach for 
several years and enjoys mentoring with aspiring lawyers in the 
competition.
  Mr. Speaker, Ronit Rubinoff has dedicated her legal career to 
promoting social justice and ensures that many people in our community 
receive the legal representation they need and deserve. Therefore, it 
is fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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