May 23, 2018 Law Practice Division

    Martha Fay Africa Golden Hammer Award

    About the Award

    The ABA Law Practice Division, through the ABA Women Rainmakers, under the leadership of Martha Fay “Marty” Africa, established the annual Golden Hammer Award to recognize the work of individuals/entities that help promote women and diverse attorneys in the Division, the ABA, and the profession.

    About Martha "Marty" Fay Africa

    A founding member of global legal services firm Major Lindsey & Africa, Marty was the founder of the ABA Women Rainmakers. She was known for her great passion and many contributions to the legal profession as she focused on the advancement of women and minorities. On January 22, 2015, she passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.

    Award Recipients

    • 2015 - Patricia Gillette, San Francisco, CA
    • 2016 - Caren Ulrich Stacy, Diversity Lab
    • 2017 - Roberta "Bobbi" Liebenberg, Fine, Kaplan and Black

     

    Requirements and Criteria

    Criteria

    The recipient may demonstrate a commitment to diversity through any one of the following activities:

    • Achievement of leadership position(s) that advance women and diverse attorneys in the practice of law
    • Personal mentoring or similar activities that foster and encourage participation of women and diverse attorneys in the practice of law
    • Creation of an environment that eliminates barriers to women and diverse attorneys and thus promotes the full contribution and participation by all in the legal profession
    • Other achievements, activities, programs, policies, or initiatives that are designed to increase the participation and promotion of women and diverse attorneys in the practice of law

    The 2019 award will be presented at the annual ABA Law Practice Division Mid-Year Meeting.

    Nomination Application Requirements

    The nomination process is currently closed. We will begin accepting nominations again in October 2018. Please check back at that time for details.

    Panel of Judges

    • Chair of the ABA Law Practice Division (LP)
    • Chair of the ABA Women Rainmakers Board
    • Chair of the Law Practice Division Diversity & Inclusion Committee
    • Chair of the Law Practice Division Member Development Committee

    Law Practice Division Initiatives