Robert W. Wilkinson was selected by the Board of Directors of Legal Aid Services of Oregon and the Multnomah Bar Association as one of the recipients of the 2005 Pro Bono Award of Merit. This Award recognizes exceptional pro bono service by volunteer lawyers and was presented to Mr. Wilkinson at the 2005 Annual Meeting and Dinner on May 18, 2005. Mr. Wilkinson was recognized for working as a volunteer lawyer with Legal Aid in representing victims of domestic violence by providing legal aid to these victims in contested restraining order hearings.