December 2000

Nominations Sought for Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award

The American Judicature Society, with the support of the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation, is seeking nominees for the Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award. This award recognizes the public service of members of the federal judiciary. All federal judges appointed under Article III of the Constitution are eligible for nomination. Nominations should be made in writing, and should set forth the nominee’s accomplishments and professional activities which have contributed to the cause of justice. For more information, contact Celia Colista at 312-558-6900, extension 107, or ccolista@ajs.org.

The American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law, in conjunction with the National Organization on Disability, is seeking nominations for the 2001 Paul G. Hearne Award. The submission deadline is March 31, 2001. This award honors an individual or organization that has performed exemplary service in furthering the rights, dignity and access to justice of Americans with disabilities. For more information, contact Cathleen West at 202-662-1573 or westa@staff.abanet.org.

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