Our 2015 Award Luncheon Program

Title

Welcome Remarks

Opening Remarks

Keynote Address

Helen Purcell

Foundation President

Hon. Helen Purcell

Bar President Bryan Chambers' Gives Inspiring Speech

Incoming State Bar President

State Bar of Arizona

Sheldon Krantz

Prof. Sheldon Krantz

DLA Piper

 


Every year the Foundation honors attorneys across the state under the following categories.
This year's awardees are:

Walter E. Craig Distinguished Services Award

William E. Morris Pro Bono Award

Judge Mark Santana LRE Award

Foundation for Justice Award

Bill Hardin

William Hardin

Osborn Maledon

Skip Skinner

Skip Skinner

 

 

 

Prof. Charles Calleros

Professor Charles Calleros

Sandra Day O'Connor

College of Law

Snell and Wilmer

 

 


George Lyons IOLTA Bank Awards

George Lyons Partnering Bank Award

 

Alliance Bank of Arizona

Lyons Den Honorable Mention

 

 

Bankers Trust

Biltmore Bank of Arizona

Gateway Bank

Midfirst Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Our Celebration Presentations

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Awards

Awards Acknowledged in conjunction with the Foundation participation in the annual Arizona State Bar Convention.

Nominations are due March 1st and are to include the individual's name; firm if applicable; address & other contact information; the award for which they are being nominated and contact information of the nominators; a summary of their characteristics, experiences, and service that qualifies them for the award; and support letters from others may be included. The nomination packets should be sent to The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, ATTN: Kevin S. Ruegg, 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or fax to 602-271-4930.

The Walter E. Craig Distinguished Services Award

Is awarded to that attorney who has manifested adherence to the highest principles and tradition of the legal profession and service to the public in the community in which he lives.

William E. Morris Pro Bono Service Award

Is awarded to recognize extraordinary contributions by an Arizona attorney in making legal services available to persons who otherwise could not afford them, and thereby to focus public awareness on the substantial voluntary services rendered by Arizona attorneys in this area. The award was renamed in 2000 to honor the memory of William E. Morris, a long-time attorney for the poor in Arizona.

Foundation for Justice Award

Created in 2005, by the Foundation, for those who have devoted expertise and time to changing the justice system to promote access and opportunity for those most vulnerable.

Top Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year

Recognizes extraordinary commitment of time and expertise to providing legal aid to those in need. The nominations for this award are submitted only by Foundation legal service grantees.

The Mark Santana Law-Related Education Award

Recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona attorneys or law firms in furthering education and understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society. This award focuses public awareness on the contributions that attorneys provide to the community.

John J. Ross Memorial Award for Excellence in Law-Related Education

created through the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education to honor the memory of Mr. Ross, who was a senior partner in the law firm of Brown and Bain. Each year, the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Center for Law-Related Education awards at least one $250 cash award for teacher excellence in law-related education.

The Law-Related Education Officer of the Year Award

Recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona police and probation officers in furthering education and understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society. This award focuses public awareness on the contributions that officers provide to the community and Arizona schools.

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Awards

Awards Acknowledged in conjunction with the Foundation participation in the annual Arizona State Bar Convention.

Nominations are due March 1st and are to include the individual's name; firm if applicable; address & other contact information; the award for which they are being nominated and contact information of the nominators; a summary of their characteristics, experiences, and service that qualifies them for the award; and support letters from others may be included. The nomination packets should be sent to The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, ATTN: Kevin S. Ruegg, 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or fax to 602-271-4930.

The Walter E. Craig Distinguished Services Award

Is awarded to that attorney who has manifested adherence to the highest principles and tradition of the legal profession and service to the public in the community in which he lives.

William E. Morris Pro Bono Service Award

Is awarded to recognize extraordinary contributions by an Arizona attorney in making legal services available to persons who otherwise could not afford them, and thereby to focus public awareness on the substantial voluntary services rendered by Arizona attorneys in this area. The award was renamed in 2000 to honor the memory of William E. Morris, a long-time attorney for the poor in Arizona.

Foundation for Justice Award

Created in 2005, by the Foundation, for those who have devoted expertise and time to changing the justice system to promote access and opportunity for those most vulnerable.

Top Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year

Recognizes extraordinary commitment of time and expertise to providing legal aid to those in need. The nominations for this award are submitted only by Foundation legal service grantees.

The Mark Santana Law-Related Education Award

Recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona attorneys or law firms in furthering education and understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society. This award focuses public awareness on the contributions that attorneys provide to the community.

John J. Ross Memorial Award for Excellence in Law-Related Education

created through the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education to honor the memory of Mr. Ross, who was a senior partner in the law firm of Brown and Bain. Each year, the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Center for Law-Related Education awards at least one $250 cash award for teacher excellence in law-related education.

The Law-Related Education Officer of the Year Award

Recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona police and probation officers in furthering education and understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society. This award focuses public awareness on the contributions that officers provide to the community and Arizona schools.