Villanova University’s Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP) recently honored Gawthrop Greenwood partner and litigator John Rafferty with the Public Interest Distinguished Service Award, for his steadfast work to advance causes in the public interest.

It was the inaugural year for the award, which was presented to Rafferty on March 23 before a record audience of 350 attendees at PIFP’s annual auction that raises funds for students who commit to public service legal work.