November 2000

WSBA 2000 Awards Presentation at Celebration 2000

Each year, the Washington State Bar Association recognizes a few individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the people of Washington and to the legal profession. We acknowledge the outstanding accomplishments of the following persons, who were honored at the Awards Luncheon held during Celebration 2000 in Spokane.

Karen Dorn Steele — Excellence in Legal Journalism Award

Superior Court Judges’ Association Equality and Fairness Committee — Affirmative Action Award (accepted by The Honorable James Murphy)

Barbara A. Vining — Angelo Petruss Award for Lawyers in Public Service

Rosemarie Warren LeMoine — Pro Bono Award

Peter Greenfield —Professionalism Award

Chief Justice Richard P. Guy — Outstanding Judge Award

Garth L. Dano — Courageous Award

Russell J. Speidel — President’s Award

Caitilin Newman Velazquez — President’s Award

Louis Rukavina III — Award of Merit

Leonard W. Schroeter — Lifetime Service Award

Bethel Webb — Special President’s Award