Nominate a colleague for an ISBA award

Nominations are being accepted for ISBA awards that will be presented on June 25 during the 134th Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront. Nominating forms are available at www.isba.org/awards. General Practice The Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award is sponsored by the General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section. Nominees must be ISBA members who have been in general practice for at least 20 years and have made significant contributions to the profession and community. Nominations are due by Friday, March 26. The nominating form is available at www.isba.org/awards/gp. Community Leadership The Community Leadership Award is sponsored by the Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Nominees should be lawyers, judges, lawyers, members of state or local legislative bodies, educators or community activist groups who have worked to eliminate discrimination and foster understanding of legal issues relating to the LGBT community. Nominations are due by April 16. The nominating form is available at www.isba.org/awards/sogi. Young Lawyers The ISBA Young Lawers Division presents two Young Lawyer of the Year awards - one for Cook County and one for outside Cook County. Nominees must be ISBA members under age 36 who have achieved excellence in litigation, advocacy or counseling, and have contributed to the profession through public service and pro bono activity. The nominating deadline is April 8 and the form is available at www.isba.org/awards/yld. Law Students ISBA-affiliated law schools may nominate candidate for the Law Student Division Public Service Award. Nominees should be participating in activities that enhance professional responsibility and provide service to the public. A finalist from each school will be selected from these nominees. The final award recipient will be chosen from these finalists. The award recipient will receive all expenses paid to the ISBA Annual Meeting including transportation and one night's lodging. Nominations must be submitted by April 8 and forms are available at www.isba.org/awards/lawstudent.