Awards
Arvid Anderson Public Sector Labor and Employment Attorney of the Year Award
2020 Award Recipient: Robert M. Dohrmann
Attorneys, whether publicly or privately employed, who have devoted substantially their entire careers to the advancement and development of public sector labor and employment law at the state and local level are eligible to receive the Arvid Anderson Award. Continue
Federal Labor and Employment Law Attorney of the Year
2020 Award Recipient: Orlando J. Pannocchia, U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor
The prestigious Federal Labor and Employment Law Attorney of the Year Award is a salute to federal labor and employment lawyers and their many accomplishments. Any career attorney in the field who has made a significant contribution to the field is eligible for nomination. Continue
Frances Perkins Public Service Award
2020 Award Recipients: George T. "Buck" Lewis and Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC for ABA Free Legal Answers
The need for pro bono services in the labor and employment area is acute. Questions relating to labor and employment law account for more than a quarter of the issues raised in many pro bono programs. The American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law wants to acknowledge individuals, firms, corporate and union legal departments, government agencies, and other organizations who help meet this crucial need. Continue
Honorable Bernice B. Donald Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Award
2020 Award Recipients: Judge Bernice B. Donald, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Jane Howard-Martin, Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
The Honorable Bernice B. Donald Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Award recognizes an ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law (LEL) member, law firm, corporation, organization or academic institution that has demonstrated leadership in and commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession. Continue