Juliette Pryor will receive the 2026 Scales of Justice Award for her commitment to expanding access to justice.

The Scales of Justice Award celebrates individuals who have made an extraordinary commitment to strengthening the public interest legal sector and ensuring communities across the country have access to legal representation.  

“Equal Justice Works invests in public interest lawyers and advocates who show up for communities every day, often with limited resources and enormous stakes,” said Pryor. “I’m honored to be recognized and proud to support the leaders working to close the access to justice gap.” 

Pryor is a nationally respected legal executive with more than 30 years of experience leading corporate legal teams. Throughout her career, she has combined professional excellence with a commitment to service and equity in the legal profession. Through her mentorship, she has built a legacy of talent development for other supporters of the public interest legal profession. She has received multiple honors recognizing her leadership and lasting impact across the legal field.

She has maintained a longstanding partnership with Equal Justice Works, previously serving on the Board of Directors and continuing her involvement through the Board of Counselors. Over many years, Pryor has sponsored Fellows through her leadership roles at three different companies. The Fellowships she has sponsored have supported projects addressing civil rights, housing security, and other critical legal needs.