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Do you know an exceptional bankruptcy lawyer? Nominate them for the 2023 Michael R. Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Award!Established by the former Missouri Bar Commercial Law Committee (now the Financial Services & Insolvency Law Committee) in honor ...

This article has been updated to display the extended deadline to submit nominations for the 2023 Diversity Champion Award.The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is accepting nominations for the 2023 Diversity Champion Award through May 31. The new awar...

“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” – ConfuciusMany educators have gone above and beyond to teach the next generation about civics – giving students the confidence to engage in their democracy. But some educators...

Do you know a non-lawyer or non-legal organization that has even better helped Missourians by promoting the advancement of justice? How about a Missouri lawyer who has shown outstanding commitment to community service activities? The Missouri Bar You...

Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, former Rep. Wes Rogers, Rep. Rudy Veit, and Sen. Barbara Ann Washington received the 2022 Legislative Awards for their significant contributions to legislation affecting the administration of justice and the integrity of the ju...

The Missouri Bar Foundation is seeking nominations for the David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy and the Lon O. Hocker awards. Nominate individuals you think deserve these prestigious awards by Feb. 15. The David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award was cre...

The Missouri Bar Lawyers’ Assistance Program has announced the recipients of its annual James T. Britt, Warren Welliver, and Dorothy Kaiser awards. The winners will be recognized at the 22nd Annual Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Conference on Friday, N...

Sophia Bond, Jennifer Hargis, Kate Nolen, Scott Pierson, and Howard Smotkin were recently honored with The Missouri Bar’s 2022 Pro Bono Award for their commitment to serving their communities and dedication to ensuring equal access to justice for all...

This year, outgoing Young Lawyers’ Section Chair Chris Dandurand recognized four amazing lawyers for outstanding service to the section. These awards are presented annually by the outgoing chair to individuals that have been particularly helpful or w...

The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys named Kacey L. Proctor as this year’s “Prosecutor of the Year” for his exemplary prosecutorial skills and service.Proctor has been prosecuting attorney of Butler County since 2018. Prior to that, he w...

Described as a “lifelong public defender,” Charles Hoskins posthumously received this year’s Defender of Distinction Award from the Missouri Public Defender Commission for exemplifying the ideal of public defense.Hoskins was a lawyer with the Missour...

Hon. Joe Hensley was honored with the 2022 Theodore McMillian Judicial Excellence Award for his integrity and leadership in the courtroom.Established by The Missouri Bar Board of Governors in 2004, the award recognizes judges who have inspired others...

Missouri Bar President John Grimm awarded the 2022 President’s Awards to W. Dudley McCarter and Scott Vincent for their commitment to educating lawyers through their Journal of The Missouri Bar columns.Given by the president of The Missouri Bar, the ...

Hon. Fernando J. Gaitan Jr., Chuck Henson, and Alan D. Pratzel were named this year’s Spurgeon Smithson Award recipients for their contributions toward increasing the quality of justice.Established in 1976, the Spurgeon Smithson Awards recognize judg...

Erlene W. Krigel was selected as this year’s Michael R. Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Award for her achievements in bankruptcy law.The Bankruptcy-Creditors and Debtors Rights Committee (formerly the Commercial Law Committee) of The Missouri Bar give...

For their exceptional professionalism as Missouri lawyers, Dana Tippin Cutler and Doreen Dodson received this year’s Purcell Professionalism Award.Named after former Missouri Bar President Martin J. Purcell, the Purcell Professionalism Award recogniz...

The David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award was created by The Missouri Bar Foundation to recognize outstanding achievement in appellate practice by young members of The Missouri Bar. The award is named after the late Judge Dixon, whose tenacity, pro...

Christopher L. Accurso, Tim Cronin, and Philip M. Fuhrman received this year’s Lon O. Hocker Awards for their commendable work as trial lawyers.The Missouri Bar Foundation awards the Lon O. Hocker Award to three trial lawyers under the age of 40 who ...

Anthony Meyer received this year’s W. Oliver Rasch Award for his in-depth article, “Standing in Missouri’s Federal and State Courts” in the May/June 2021 Journal of The Missouri Bar.The Missouri Bar Foundation gives the award to authors who write sta...

Three Missouri lawyers were recognized for their outstanding legal achievements in family law during the 2022 annual Family Law Conference Aug. 5.Karen DeLuccie, 2022 winner“Strength,” Joe O’Hara said. “There’s nothing stronger than love.”Love and st...

The Liberty Bell Award acknowledges a non-lawyer or non-legal organization engaged in public service activities that enhance the legal community or are dedicated to the advancement of justice. This year’s Liberty Bell Award recipient, The Timothy Fou...

Since 1994, The Missouri Bar’s Bankruptcy Creditor - Debtor Rights Committee honors the memory of prominent Kansas City lawyer, Michael R. Roser, by presenting an award named for him.The Michael R. Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Award is given to an ...

The 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Missouri, which proudly serves the City of St. Louis, is pleased to share that its award-winning treatment court program was honored today by the Missouri Association of Treatment Court Professionals fo...

The legal profession can be stressful, but lawyers don’t have to face burnout, substance issues, depression, and other personal concerns alone. Each year, The Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program (MOLAP) recognizes individuals who have contributed to...

The Missouri Bar annually recognizes lawmakers making significant contributions to legislation that affects the administration of justice and the integrity of the judiciary. This year, five legislators are being recognized for key roles in securing f...

Danielle Atchison, Matt DePaz, and David McCain were honored with this year’s Young Lawyers’ Section Chair Awards for their contributions to improving the section and profession. Atchison is a business immigration lawyer at Mdivani Corporate Immigrat...

Will Goldstein, Tamar E. Hodges, Roland B. Miller III, Erica Mynarich, and Patricia D. Perkins received this year’s Pro Bono Publico Awards for their commitment to helping Missouri residents by providing free or reduced-fee services. Through the awar...

In conjunction with The Missouri Bar’s annual meeting, the Missouri Public Defender Commission selects a public defender who exemplifies the ideal of public defense for the Defender of Distinction award each year.  This year’s honoree is David Wieger...

Hon. George W. Draper III, Hon. Patricia S. Joyce, and Hon. Roger M. Prokes received this year’s Theodore McMillian Judicial Excellence Award. Established by The Missouri Bar Board of Governors in 2004, the award recognizes judges who have inspired o...

Missouri Bar 2020-21 President John Gunn recognized Athena Dickson, Whittney Dunn, Mischa Buford Epps, and Erica Mynarich with this year’s President’s Awards for their contributions to helping lawyers even better serve their clients. Given by the pre...