ABA Accepting Nominations for 2011 John Minor Wisdom Awards
Friday, November 12, 2010
- Organization: American Bar Association Section of Litigation
- Link: http://www.abanet.org
The American Bar Association Section of Litigation is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 John Minor Wisdom Awards.
The John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professionalism Award was established by the ABA Section of Litigation in 1990. It is named for The Honorable John Minor Wisdom, a scholar and jurist of the highest integrity whose tenure on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is best known for its recognition of constitutional rights of all citizens.
The Wisdom Award recognizes service by career public interest lawyers and lawyers from all areas of practice, including large firms, solo practitioners and corporate counsel.
The Award also recognizes firms that have made a substantial commitment to public service through their accomplishments in significant pro bono litigation and their support of pro bono work on a firm-wide basis.
Each year awards may be given in the following categories:
- A lawyer in private practice or corporate counsel office
- A lawyer who is employed by a legal services or other public interest program
- An educator or judge
- A law firm
Each year the Section honors Judge Wisdom through the nomination and selection of outstanding individuals and firms to receive the award that bears his name. Recipients of the Wisdom Awards have made outstanding contributions to the quality of justice in their communities, ensuring that the legal system is open and available to all.
The deadline for receipt of nomination forms and accompanying documentation is Monday, November 22, 2010.
If you have any questions about the Award, please contact Sharyne Tu at 312-988-6069 or tusharyne@staff.abanet.org.
The Section of Litigation will present the 2011 Wisdom Awards during its Section Annual Conference, April 13-15, 2011 at the Fontainbleu Hotel in Miami Beach, FL.
