Thomas More Law Center's West Coast Director Wins Prestigious
"Ambassador of the Year Award"

ANN ARBOR, MI - Charles S. LiMandri, an affiliated attorney with the Thomas More Law Center and Director of the Law Center's West Coast regional office in San Diego, was recently honored for professional achievements and selfless service in defending Christian values.

The award was presented last week by Legatus (Latin for "ambassador"), a prominent Catholic organization of business executives who dedicate themselves to spreading Christ in the workplace. The prestigious "Ambassador of the Year Award" is presented annually to one of 4,000 Legatus members throughout the country who have demonstrated exceptional diligence in rebuilding our culture through social action. The award was presented to LiMandri at Legatus' annual conference in Naples, FL this past week.

LiMandri gained national recognition for his involvement in fighting to keep the Mount Soledad Cross and War Memorial where it is as it is. The 43-foot Mount Soledad cross has stood high atop Mount Soledad in San Diego since 1954.

Aside from honoring LiMandri for running a successful and thriving civil litigation practice, LiMandri was honored for offering his firm's time and talent to assist the Thomas More Law Center. Acting as the Center's west coast regional director, LiMandri in involved in some of the nation's most important moral issues of today such as same-sex marriage, abortion, and most notably for his role in defending Christian symbols in the public square.

The Thomas More law Center is a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center commented on the award, "I join all Legatus members in congratulating Mr. LiMandri for his dedication to restoring our Christian heritage. Chuck LiMandri has demonstrated remarkable leadership abilities and legal talent in defending the Mount Soledad cross. We are honored and privileged to have him as part of our legal team."

The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes the religious freedom of Christian, time-honored family values, and the sanctity of human life through education, litigation, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. It depends on contributions from individuals, corporations and Foundations. It is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c) (3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at www.thomasmore.org.