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lifelong excellence by a public interest attorney
The Chicago Bar Foundation is accepting nominations for this award until Friday, June 5, 2020.
If you have questions about the Award or the nomination process, please contact Dina Merrell at 312/554-1206 or dmerrell@chicagobar.org.
outstanding pro bono legal service
The Chicago Bar Foundation is accepting nominations for this award until Friday, June 5, 2020.
To nominate someone for this award, please submit the following documents:
- Completed nomination form (fillable pdf or word document)
- Narrative that addresses why the nominator believes the candidate would be a worthy recipient of this award. A preferred template for the narrative is available.
- Candidate’s resume or biography
- Any other relevant information about the nominee, such as articles or newspaper clippings
- Maximum of three letters of support.
Documents may be submitted by email at probonoawards@chicagobar.org.
outstanding pro bono and community service by a corporate attorney
The Chicago Bar Foundation is accepting nominations for this award until Friday, June 5, 2020.
To nominate someone for this award, please submit the following documents:
- Completed nomination form (fillable pdf or word document)
- Narrative that addresses why the nominator believes the candidate would be a worthy recipient of this award. A preferred template for the narrative is available.
- Candidate’s resume or biography
- Any other relevant information about the nominee, such as articles or newspaper clippings
- Maximum of three letters of support.
Documents may be submitted by email at probonoawards@chicagobar.org.
significant and lasting contributions to improving access to justice by an attorney in academia
The Chicago Bar Foundation is accepting nominations for this award until Friday, June 5, 2020.
To nominate someone for this award, please submit the following documents:
- Completed nomination form (fillable pdf or word document)
- Narrative that addresses why the nominator believes the candidate would be a worthy recipient of this award. A preferred template for the narrative is available.
- Candidate’s resume or biography
- Any other relevant information about the nominee, such as articles or newspaper clippings
- Maximum of three letters of support.
Documents may be submitted by email at probonoawards@chicagobar.org.
excellent work and demonstrated commitment to increasing access to justice by a government attorney
The Chicago Bar Foundation is accepting nominations for this award until Friday, June 5, 2020.
To nominate someone for this award, please submit the following documents:
- Completed nomination form (fillable pdf or word document)
- Narrative that addresses why the nominator believes the candidate would be a worthy recipient of this award. A preferred template for the narrative is available.
- Candidate’s resume or biography
- Any other relevant information about the nominee, such as articles or newspaper clippings
- Maximum of three letters of support.
Documents may be submitted by email at probonoawards@chicagobar.org.
initiative and exceptional contributions to the profession, the organized bar and the community by a young attorney
The Chicago Bar Foundation is accepting nominations for this award until Friday, June 5, 2020.
To nominate someone for this award, please submit the following documents:
- Completed nomination form (fillable pdf or word document)
- Narrative that addresses why the nominator believes the candidate would be a worthy recipient of this award. A preferred template for the narrative is available.
- Candidate’s resume or biography
- Any other relevant information about the nominee, such as articles or newspaper clippings
- Maximum of three letters of support.
Documents may be submitted by email at probonoawards@chicagobar.org.
exemplify the Justice’s commitment to integrity and public service in the practice of law
The 2019 nomination process is closed. For questions about the Stevens Award, please contact Terry Murphy at tmurphy@chicagobar.org or 312/554-2002.