WLU seeks nominations for the 2009 Christine M. Durham Woman Lawyer of the Year. This award recognizes an outstanding woman lawyer who exemplifies professionalism, excellence and a dedication to furthering opportunities for women in the law. The 2009 award will be presented by Chief Justice Durham at WLU’s annual Fireside event in the spring.
Nominations are due Friday, February 6, 2009.
Eligibility of Nominees: Any woman who is a member of the Utah State Bar and is actively involved in law-related activities is eligible. Nominees may be involved in any area of law and may be practicing attorneys or inactive. It is recommended that nominees graduated from law school at least fifteen years ago.
The recipient of the award shall have:
1. Demonstrated professional excellence and integrity over the course of her career.
2. Displayed an awareness of the needs and concerns of women through her work and activities.
3. Helped to advance the position of women generally or in the legal profession.
Procedure:
Nominations should be made in writing, naming the person, describing her qualifications and stating generally why she should be considered for the award. Please include all relevant information about the nominee such as a CV, news articles, etc. Do not presume any familiarity with the nominee.
All nominations should be provided to:
Joanna E. Miller
Kruse Landa Maycock & Ricks, LLC
136 East South Temple, 21st Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
jmiller@klmrlaw.com
Phone 801-531-7090
Fax 801-531-7091
UTAH WOMEN LAWYER OF THE YEAR PAST RECIPIENTS
1986: Justice Christine M. Durham
1987: Jan Graham
1988: Magistrate Brooke Wells
1989: Jane Marquardt
1990: Judge Judith M. Billings
1991: Anne Milne
1992: Patricia Christensen
1993: Judge Pamela T. Greenwood
1994: Kate Lahey
1995: Judge Leslie Lewis
1996: Lisa-Michelle Church
1997: Denise Dragoo
1998: Ellen Maycock
1999: Judge Sandra Peuler
2000: Judge Kimberly Hornak
2001: Carolyn B. McHugh
2002: Patrice Arent
2003: Louise T. Knauer
2004: Judge Judith Atherton
2005: Terrie MacIntosh
2006: Jane Conard
2007: Judge Tena Campbell
2008: Judge Kathleen Switzer