Georgia Ellexson Memorial

The memorial fund honors a woman who was a trailblazer for female attorneys in Arizona. She was known for her keen legal mind, willingness to mentor young colleagues and for her dedication to her family. This memorial was established to assist graduating law students, interested in pursuing a career in public law, successfully complete the Arizona State Bar Exam.

The Award Program

Georgia Ellexson

The State Bar of Arizona Public Law Section, working in partnership with the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, established this memorial to honor a dear friend and professional colleague. The annual award will be given in the Spring of each year to a graduating law student interested in pursuing an Arizona State Bar license to practice Public Law. A maximum award of $500 will be given on an annual basis. Applications are due to the Public Lawyer Section. Award notifications will be sent by to the award recipients. Awardees are responsible for any and all tax obligations which may be associated with the award.

Contributors to the Memorial

Eligibility Requirements & Application

Have successfully completed law school.

In need of financial support to assure adequate review in preparation for the Arizona State Bar exam.

Have a stated interest in pursuing service in Public Law

Willing to submit a personal letter of application meeting the following outline:

  • Personal Information (submit current resume)
  • Statement of interest (In 500 words or less describe your background and future plans in public law. No single factor is demonstrative of dedication to public law. Include information which demonstrates your commitment to public service.)
  • Additional Statement of Need (describe any special financial need that you have)

The application letter must be submitted to:

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Attn: Georgia Ellexson Fund
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210
Phoenix, Arizona 85016

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2010 Recipient - Linda O. Imonode

Linda O. ImonodeAs a result of her life's experiences and finding herself constantly pulled into the struggle for fairness, Linda believes that a life in public service is her calling. After graduating from Northern Arizona University, she served a year through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. This experience is what solidified her believe that movements must be led by the people most affected by unfair legislative policies. She spent two years in New York working at the Urban Justice Center helping people break out of the cycle of poverty, low education and welfare. She also spent a semester representing a former Afghani refugee awaiting deportation in Eloy and also a student supervisor in the Immigrant Worker's Clinic. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Northern Arizona University and a candidate for Juris Doctor at University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.

Past Winners

2009
Edward Johnson

2008
Mary Hollingsworth

2007
Kristin Starr

2006
Sandra Bensley