Published on Sep. 18, 2024

Eugene O’Loughlin, intake coordinator and veterans benefits specialist in the Veterans Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law, today was awarded the 2024 Liberty Bell Award from the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Council.

The Liberty Bell Award acknowledges a non-lawyer or non-legal organization engaged in public service activities that enhance the legal community or are dedicated to the advancement of justice.

O’Loughlin is the veteran advocacy coordinator at the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic, which helps veterans with discharge upgrades and VA disability compensation appeals at the agency level and in federal appellate courts. The clinic also participates in high-level amicus brief writing, rural and homeless veteran outreach and assistance, and training and education of practicing lawyers.

Read more about his award here: https://news.mobar.org/eugene-oloughlin-recognized-for-dedication-to-advancement-of-justice/