Starting, this year, however, the fun and glory will be expanded, with the Litigation Section's creation of an Appellate Lawyer Hall of Fame! Details below and here.
Appellate Lawyer Hall of Fame Nominations
The Appellate Committee [of the California Lawyers Association's Litigation Section] seeks nominations for its inaugural 2018 Appellate Lawyer Hall of Fame Award. This award is bestowed upon attorneys who have excelled as appellate lawyers and whose careers exemplify the highest of values and professional attainment. Factors to be considered include that the nominee:
- Has made significant contributions to the development of the law and/or appellate practice and/or the appellate courts;
- Has litigated in the appellate courts, notable cases including matters of precedential importance (please provide case names and citations if known);
- Has made a significant contribution to appellate law-related public interest (pro bono) cases, causes or organizations;
- Embodies the elements of an excellent, civil and honorable appellate law practitioner;
- Has made significant contributions to diversity in the practice of appellate law or the appellate bench; and/or,
- Has worked to improve the appellate court system through education, mentoring, and involvement in bar association or related activities
By 11 PM on Monday, April 30, 2018, please email all nomination materials with “ALHOF 2018” in the subject line to Ana.Castillo@calawyers.org.
Eligibility
Any dues-paid member of the California Lawyers Association may nominate a member of the State Bar of California (either currently active or, if retired, previously active). Self-nominations are not accepted.
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