Nominations for the 2012 Awards are now closed

The Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, established by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession in 1991, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of women lawyers who have excelled in their field and have paved the way to success for other women lawyers.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors of the 2011 Luncheon

2011 Commemorative Program and Tribute Book

2011 Honorees

• Eleanor Dean Acheson, Vice President General Corporate Counsel & Corporate Secretary, National Railroad Passenger Corporation; in Washington, DC
  
• Paulette Brown, Partner, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP; in Madison, NJ
  
• Karen J. Mathis, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America; in Philadelphia, PA
  
• Colonel Maritza S. Ryan, United States Military Academy; in West Point, NY

• The Honorable Esther Tomljanovich, Medica Board of Directors and Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice; in Lake Elmo, MN

and Special Award recipient:

• The Right Honourable Madame Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Supreme Court of Canada; in Ottawa, Ontario
  

Nomination Criteria and Application Requirements

Nomination Form

Previous Award Recipients

Honorees receiving the Margaret Brent Award have achieved professional excellence in their field and

• influenced other woman to pursue legal careers,
• opened doors for women lawyers in a variety of job settings that historically were closed to them, and/or
• advanced opportunities for women within a practice area or segment of the profession.

View the list of distinguished award recipients