Liberty Achievement Award
We were pleased to present the Honorable Samantha Jessner with the Liberty Achievement Award at the Wednesday welcome reception, sponsored by Thomson Reuters, for her diversity efforts in the California judiciary. This award celebrates lawyers and judges who have spent their career actively promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.
Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award
Congratulations to Barbara Gislason, who was presented with the Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award at the Thursday afternoon reception. Barbara is a trailblazer who had the vision to start the first Animal Law Committee at the American Bar Association and other organizations. The award recognizes exceptional work by an Animal Law Committee member whose commitment and leadership have advanced the humane treatment of animals through the law.
Edmund S. Muskie Pro Bono Service Award
We were delighted to recognize our friend and colleague James J.S. Holmes with the Muskie Award at the Friday networking luncheon for his considerable pro bono and public service efforts through the years.
Networking Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Camille Vasquez
The Friday networking luncheon, sponsored by the Women Trial Lawyers Committee, was fantastic and featured keynote speaker Camille Vasquez, who gave us a glimpse into her life and experiences as a lawyer, including defending Johnny Depp in his defamation case.