Equal Justice Works to Honor Rishi Varma at 2025 Scales of Justice Event

Rishi Varma is Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary of Cargill 

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 12, 2025 — Equal Justice Works, the nation’s largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law, today announced that Rishi Varma, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary of Cargill, will be honored at the Equal Justice Works Scales of Justice event on November 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.  

“Rishi’s dedication to advancing equity and inclusion through pro bono and community service wherever he operates makes him a worthy recipient of this award,” said Verna Williams, Equal Justice Works CEO. “He is a devoted advocate for increased access, diversity, and equity in our legal system. We’re honored to recognize and celebrate his contributions at this year’s event.” 

Equal Justice Works presents the Scales of Justice Award annually to a legal leader who has demonstrated exemplary support of public interest law and a commitment to equal access to justice, and who contributed significantly to the mission and vision of Equal Justice Works.  

In response to his selection as the 2025 Scales of Justice recipient, Rishi stated, “I am honored to receive this recognition from Equal Justice Works. I became a lawyer because I wanted to advocate for people. And I believe that it is our calling as lawyers, advocating for those who need it most. I look forward to continuing this work alongside the Equal Justice Works community to ensure all individuals feel valued, respected and advocated for.” 

Rishi has played a pivotal role in advancing the cause of equal access to justice and supporting public interest law throughout his notable career. As a member of the Equal Justice Works Board of Counselors since 2022, Rishi has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to advancing the organization’s mission – both in his new role at Cargill and during his tenure at Hewlett Packard Enterprise where he supported the co-sponsorship of Equal Justice Works Fellows since 2013. His involvement on the Board of the Tahirih Justice Center, where he worked on visa and asylum cases, reflects his dedication to addressing societal and institutional barriers to access to justice. 

Rishi also serves on the board of the Texas Asia Society, the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the West, as well as the Memorial Hermann Hospital System Board, and the Georgetown University Law Center Advisory Board. Equal Justice Works is pleased to honor Rishi with the Scales of Justice Award. 

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About Equal Justice Works 

Equal Justice Works is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for lawyers to transform their passion for equal justice into a lifelong commitment to public service. As the nation’s largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law, Equal Justice Works brings together an extensive network of law students, lawyers, nonprofit legal aid organizations, and supporters to promote a lifelong commitment to public service and equal justice. 

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