There are many things to be proud of when it comes to the legal profession,
and the OBA wants to recognize the people and groups whose work is a
shining example to others. OBA award winners are being recognized for
their achievements that distinguish them as role models within the legal
community.
The 2009 OBA award winners are:
Wednesday, Nov. 4 -
Law School Luncheons
Outstanding Senior Law School Student Award
- OCU – Katherine Lee Holey
- OU – Amanda L. Clark
- TU – Jared Burden
Thursday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. -
OBA CLE Plenary Session
Earl Sneed Award
for outstanding continuing legal education contributions
- Judge William C. Kellough, Tulsa
- Deborah Reheard, Eufaula
Thursday, Nov. 5, Noon -
Annual Luncheon
Judicial Excellence Award
for excellence of character, job performance or achievement
while a judge and service to the bench, bar and community
- Judge Farrell Melton Hatch, Durant
Liberty Bell Award
for nonlawyers or lay organizations for promoting
or publicizing matters regarding the legal system
Joe Stamper Distinguished Service Award
to an OBA member for long-term service to the bar
association or contributions to the legal profession
- Nancy Parrott, Oklahoma City
Alma Wilson Award
for a lawyer who has made a significant contribution
to improving the lives of Oklahoma children
- Judge Donald Deason, Oklahoma City
Neil E. Bogan Professionalism Award
to an OBA member practicing 10 years or more who for
conduct, honesty, integrity and courtesy best represents the highest
standards of the legal profession
John E. Shipp Award for Ethics
to an OBA member who has truly exemplified the ethics
of the legal profession either by 1) acting in accordance with the
highest standards in the face of pressure to do otherwise or 2) by
serving as a role model for ethics to the other members of the profession
Friday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. -
General Assembly
Trailblazer Award
to an OBA member or members who by their significant,
unique visionary efforts have had a profound impact
upon our profession and/or community and in doing so have blazed a trail
for others to follow
- Annette Jacobi, Oklahoma City
Outstanding County Bar Award
for meritorious efforts and activities
- Bryan County Bar Association
- Garfield County Bar Association
Hicks Epton Law Day Award
for individuals or organizations for noteworthy Law
Day activities
- Cleveland County Bar Association
- Oklahoma County Bar Association
Golden Gavel Award
for OBA Committees and Sections performing with a
high degree of excellence
- OBA Law Day Committee, Tina Izadi, Chair
Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
for a member of the OBA Young Lawyers Division for
service to the profession
- Kimberly Warren, Tecumseh
Outstanding Service to the Public Award
for significant community service by a lawyer
- Jim Sharrock, Oklahoma City
Outstanding Pro Bono Service
- John Miley, Oklahoma City
Maurice Merrill Golden Quill Award
for best Oklahoma Bar Journal article
- Wade Gungoll, Oklahoma City
- Matthew C. Kane, Oklahoma City
- Daniel G. Webber Jr., Oklahoma City
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