The Board of Governors of The State Bar of California had presented "The Whiley W. Manuel Award For Pro Bono Legal Services" to Mr. Nakase for voluntary provision of legal services to the poor.

At Nakase, the firm cherishes the tradition of providing pro bono legal representation in our communities. The firm believes that every attorney has the professional responsibility to provide such services and encourages its members to undertake work in areas that are meaningful to them.The firm is committed to the State Bar of California's challenge that every attorney should devote at least fifty hours of pro bono work each year.