Recognize Outstanding Government Lawyers!

Nominations are being accepted for the Dorsey, Hodson and Nelson Awards honoring outstanding government and public sector lawyers. Nominations are due April 8, 2022. The Dorsey Award honors an outstanding public defender or legal aid lawyer. The Hodson Award recognizes sustained, outstanding performance or extraordinary service by a government or public sector law office. The Nelson Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the American Bar Association by an individual government or public sector lawyer. For more information, visit our Awards page.