Awards

Andrew Clement Pro Bono Award

To honor an individual who has provided exceptional service to persons of limited means

  • John VanLandingham (2024)
  • Marianne Dugan (2023)
  • Lara C. Johnson (2021)
  • George L. Derr (2020)
  • Derek Johnson (2019)
  • Raquel Hecht (2018)
  • Lee J. Judy (2017)
  • Access the Law (2016)
  • Joe Richards (2015)
  • Lauren Regan (2014)
  • Lynn Shepard (2013)
  • Sheryl Balthrop (2012)
  • Jane B. Stewart (2010)
  • Mary Ann Righetti (2008)
  • William W. Bromley (2007)
  • David Wade (2006)
  • Donald P. Thomsen (2005)
  • S. Susannah Miller (2004)
  • Anthony T. Rosta (2002)
  • Gleaves Swearingen Potter & Scott LLP (2002)
  • Judith Lerner (2001)
  • Frank C. Gibson (2000)
  • James A. von Hippel (2000)
  • Susan D. Brown (1999)
  • Edmund J. Spinney (1998)
  • Kenneth B. Elmore (1997)
  • Marc D. Perrin (1996)
  • Henry G. Campbell Jr. (1995)
  • Stephen C. Kanaga (1994)
  • J. Harold (1993)
  • Jill E. Golden (1992) Timothy
  • Jill M. Heiman (1991)
  • Sidney E. Thwing (1991)
  • Alice M. Plymell (1990)

Distinguished Service Award

To honor an individual who has provided extraordinary service to the legal profession and the people of Lane County

  • Honorable Karrie K. McIntyre and Honorable Charles M. Zennaché (2024)
  • Tom Fagan (2023)
  • Honorable Lauren S. Holland (2021)
  • Honorable Debra K. Vogt (2020)
  • Judge Karsten Rasmussen (Ret) and Dwight Purdy (2019)
  • Joe Leahy (2018)
  • John C. Gartland (2017)
  • Honorable Valeri L. Love (2016)
  • Honorable Cynthia D. Carlson (2015)
  • Mervyn H. Loya (2014)
  • Honorable Eveleen Henry (2013)
  • Honorable Mary Ann Bearden (2012)
  • John Van Landingham (2011)
  • Gerry Gaydos (2010)
  • Richard A. Rosetta (2009)
  • Honorable Darryl L. Larson (2008)
  • Gary R. Ackely (2007)
  • Barbara Lee (2005)
  • Honorable Maurice K. Merten (2004)
  • David N. Andrews (2004)
  • Keith Jensen (2002)
  • John E. Jaqua (1999)
  • Honorable Ann Aiken (1997)
  • A. Dean Owens (1995)
  • Bill Tremaine
  • Honorable Gordon Cottrell
  • Vernon D. Gleaves
  • Windsor Calkins
  • Ed Harms
  • Fred Merrill

Joseph M. Kosydar Award for Professionalism

Established in memory of Joseph Kosydar, a long-time Lane County Deputy District Attorney who passed away in 1997. The idea came for the award from the judges who valued Joe’s professionalism and civility and who wanted to periodically recognize attorneys in the Bar who exemplify those qualities. It was not the intent of the judges, however, to limit the award to trial lawyers.

  • Shannon Richard (2024)
  • Brad Litchfield (2023)
  • Stephen Behrends (2021)
  • Tina Stupasky (2020)
  • Patrick Melendy (2019)
  • Matt Longtin (2018)
  • William G. Young (2017)
  • Robert “Chris” Hansen (2016)
  • Amanda Walkup (2015)
  • Honorable Joel DeVore (2014)
  • Frank C. Gibson (2013)
  • Greg Hazarabedian (2012)
  • Bill Warnisher (2011)
  • Joe B. Richards (2010)
  • John C. Urness (2008)
  • Donald D. Diment Jr. (2005)
  • John C. Gartland (2004)
  • Vernon D. Gleaves (1999)

Special Appreciation:
Bar News Editor Award

To recognize Lane County Bar members who have given outstanding service working as editors on the Bar News

  • Murray S. Petitt (2005 – present)
  • Meg E. Kieran (1997 – 2004)
  • Joel S. DeVore (1996)

Special Appreciation:
Bar News Assistant to the Editor Award

To recognize those who have given outstanding service working as assistants to the editors on the Bar News

  • Laura Gibson (2011 – present)
  • April Hatcher (2009 – 2010)
  • Mary Lewis (2004 – 2008)
  • Robyn Green (1997 – 2002)
  • Monica LaRosa (1996)

Special Appreciation:
Law Day Coordinator Award

To recognize Lane County Bar members who have given outstanding service on Law Day programs

  • William W. Bromley (1999)

Special Appreciation:
Assistant to the Law Day Coordinator Award

To recognize those who have given outstanding service as assistants to the Law Day Coordinators

  • Debra Plourd (1999)