Nominations being accepted for several ISBA awards

Deadlines have been announced for awards that the Illinois State Bar Association will present on June 26 during the Annual Meeting at The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wis.

Nomination forms for these awards may be obtained on request by e-mail to jsosin@isba.org.

General Practice

The Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award is sponsored by the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section in memory of a past chair who died last year. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 20.

Nominees must be ISBA members who have been in general practice for at least 20 years and have made significant contributions to the profession and community.

Community Leadership

The Community Leadership Award is sponsored by the Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. The nomination deadline is Friday, April 10.

Nominees should be individuals who have worked to eliminate discrimination and to foster understanding of legal issues of concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. They might be lawyers, judges, educators, or members of legislative bodies or community activist groups.

Young Lawyers

The Young Lawyers Division makes two Young Lawyer of the Year Awards – one in Cook County and one from outside Cook County. The nomination deadline is Friday, April 17.

Nominees must be ISBA members under age 36 who have achieved excellence in litigation, advocacy or counseling, and have contributed to the profession through public service and pro bono activity.

Law Students

Each of the ISBA-affiliated law schools may nominate a candidate for the Law Student Division Public Service Award. The deadline is Friday, April 17.

Nominees must be members of the ISBA Law Student Division who have excelled academically and have been involved in public service activities. The award recipient will be selected from the finalists from each law school.

Each finalist will receive a plaque. The award recipient will receive a plaque and all expenses for attending the ISBA Annual Meeting. A $250 donation will be made to the not-for-profit organization of the honoree’s choice.