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  • October 01, 2004

    Inside the Bar October 2004: Wanted: Two outstanding jurists

    The State Bar's Bench and Bar Committee is searching for two outstanding jurists to honor with its judicial awards. Nominations are sought for the 2004 Judge of the Year and the Lifetime Jurist Achievement awards. Both awards will be presented at the 2005 State Bar Annual Convention, May 4 - 6, at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee.

    Inside the Bar
    October 2004

    Wanted: Two outstanding jurists

    The State Bar's Bench and Bar Committee is searching for two outstanding jurists to honor with its judicial awards. Nominations are sought for the 2004 Judge of the Year and the Lifetime Jurist Achievement awards. Both awards will be presented at the 2005 State Bar Annual Convention, May 4 - 6, at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee.

    The Judge of the Year Award recognizes a jurist who has improved the judicial system during the past year by his or her leadership in advancing the quality of justice, judicial education, or innovative programs. High ideals, personal character, judicial competence, and community involvement are hallmarks of the award recipient.

    Past recipients include judges John J. Perlich, Gerald C. Nichol, Maxine White, Gary L. Carlson, Michael P. Sullivan, Harold V. Froelich, Dennis Barry, and Thomas Barland.

    The Lifetime Jurist Achievement Award recognizes a jurist with at least 12 years of experience as a trial judge who has demonstrated outstanding, long-term judicial service during his or her years as a sitting judge.

    Past recipients include judges Robert A. Haas, Edwin C. Dahlberg, Myron L. Gordon, P. Charles Jones, Mark J. Farnum, Patrick Sheedy, Peter Pappas, and John A. Decker.

    "The Bench and Bar Committee wants to recognize the important work that the judiciary of Wisconsin performs for this state," says Hon. Daniel M. Floeter, committee chair. "We therefore strongly encourage members of the Bar and the public to submit letters of nomination for these awards."

    Send letters of nomination to: Bench and Bar Committee, c/o Patricia Morgan, State Bar of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707-7158, by Dec. 13.

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