Three area lawyers were honored with State Bar of Michigan Awards at the SBM Inauguration & Awards Luncheon on Sept. 26 in Novi.
Robert F. Gillett from the Michigan Advocacy Program in Ypsilanti was honored with the Champion of Justice Award, given to practicing lawyers and judges of integrity and adherence to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession, superior professional competence, and an extraordinary professional accomplishment that benefits the nation, state, or local community.
University of Michigan Law School Professor Emerita Suellyn Scarnecchia was honored with the John W. Reed Lawyer Legacy Award, given to an educator from a Michigan law school whose influence on lawyers has elevated the quality of legal practice in the state.
The John W. Cummiskey Pro Bono Award, recognizing a Michigan lawyer who has made a significant pro bono contribution, was given to Wayne Law School alum Kimberly L. Scott from Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone in Ann Arbor.
- Posted October 31, 2019
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Local lawyers honored with State Bar awards
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