The Illinois State Bar Association presented several awards to recognize individuals for their commitment and service to the profession and their communities at the Awards Luncheon on Friday, June 15. Click here to view the photo gallery from the luncheon.
• Law Student Division Public Service Award: Alejandra Lara, University of Illinois College of Law;
• Young Lawyers of the Year: Angela Baker Evans, of Peoria, a lawyer at the law firm of Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC; and Steven Hunter, of Chicago, a partner with the Chicago law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP;
• Diversity Leadership Award: E. Lynn Grayson, partner, Jenner & Block;
• Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award: Warrenville attorney William Price;
• Community Leadership Award: Hon. Sebastian Patti, presiding judge, Domestic Violence Division, Circuit Court of Cook County;
• Elmer Gertz Award for Human Rights: Hon. Martha A. Mills, Circuit Court of Cook County;
• Joseph R. Bartylak Memorial Legal Services Award: John Lafond, of Urbana, a telephone counselor at the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation;
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