Established in 2007 by the Senior Lawyers Division, the John H. Pickering Achievement Award recognizes the brilliant legal work, advocacy of pro bono service, dedication to the cause of equal justice for all, and promotion of the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the law. This award is co-sponsored by the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, and the Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense. See below the current members of the Award Selection Committee and a list of past recipients.
- Karen T. Grisez is the 2025 John H. Pickering Award of Achievement recipient. Join us as we celebrate her achievements at the ABA 2025 Annual Meeting in Toronto on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12:30-2 PM EDT. Register for ABA 2025 Annual Meeting https://ambar.org/annual
- Learn how you can sponsor the 2025 Pickering Award presentation and luncheon
- Learn more about the life and work of John H. Pickering.