The State Bar of Michigan will host its Inaugural & Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 16, at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Boulevard in Detroit.
During the event, SBM President Dana M. Warnez will pass the gavel to James W. Heath, the 88th president of the State Bar of Michigan; welcome the incoming leadership of the Board of Commissioners; and honor the distinguished service and commitment by members of Michigan’s legal community.
Honors from both 2020 and 2022 will be awarded at this year’s Inaugural and Awards Luncheon. The following awards will be presented:
• Roberts P. Hudson Award: Barry L. Howard (2020), Janet K. Welch (2022)—The State Bar of Michigan’s highest honor, presented periodically to commend one or more lawyers for their unselfish rendering of outstanding and unique service to and on behalf of the State Bar of Michigan, the legal profession, and public.
• Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Service Award: Ronald J. Frantz and Anita L. Hitchcock (2020), Cynthia D. Stephens (2022)—Recognizes extraordinary governmental service by a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
• Champion of Justice Award: Thomas P. Boyd, Susan L. Dobrich and James H. Fisher (2020), Margaret A. Costello, Robyn L. McCoy (2022)—Given to practicing lawyers and judges of integrity and adherence to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession, superior professional competence, and an extraordinary professional accomplishment that benefits the nation, the state, or the local community in which the lawyer or judge lives.
• John W. Reed Lawyer Legacy Award: Prof. Paul D. Reingold (2020), Peter J. Henning (2022)—Given periodically to an educator from a Michigan law school whose influence on lawyers has elevated the quality of legal practice in the state.
• John W. Cummiskey Pro Bono Award: Heidi A. Naasko (2020), John R. Runyan Jr. (2022)—Recognizes a Michigan lawyer who has made a significant pro bono contribution.
• Kimberly M. Cahill Bar Leadership Award: ATJ Mid-Northern Michigan Expungement Project (2020), D. Augustus Straker Bar Association (2022)—Recognizes a local or affinity bar association, program, or leader for excellence in promoting the ideal of professionalism or equal justice for all, or in responding to a compelling legal need within the community.
• Liberty Bell Award: Timothy Skubick (2020), Grace French (2022)—Given by local bar associations in conjunction with Law Day to honor outstanding citizens within the local community. The SBM Awards Committee selects the statewide Liberty Bell Award winner from local bar winners submitted to the State Bar.
To purchase tickets for the luncheon, visit www.michbar.org/awards. For additional information, contact Amy Castner at acastner@michbar.org, Talise Wesley at twesley@michbar.org, or call 888-726-3678.
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