February 2001

Nominations Sought:

ABA Seeks Award Nominations

Nominations for the Livingston Hall Juvenile Justice Award are now being accepted by the American Bar Association (ABA). Nominees should be active members of the bar of the highest court in any state, should devote a significant portion of their professional activity to advocacy on behalf of children, and should demonstrate commitment to representing their juvenile clients with the highest degree of skill and professionalism. Nominations must be made on the official form available from the ABA, and are due by March 31, 2001. For more information and nomination forms, e-mail Sadie Rosenthal at RosenthS@staff.abanet.org. 

The WYLD is accepting nominations for the Thomas Neville Pro Bono Award, Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, and the Professionalism Award. Nominations are also being accepted for Outstanding YLD Affiliate or Organization for recognition of public service and/or member service programs. Nomination letters should include the nominator's name, address, and daytime phone number, and the nominee's résumé or list of accomplishments. Nominations must be received by February 15, 2001, and should be mailed to Sherri L. Jefferson, WYLD President-elect, Stoel Rives, 600 University St., Ste. 3600, Seattle, WA 98101.

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