6 | September/October 2023 | BAEC Bulletin BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY 136th Annual Awards The Bar Association is excited to announce the 136th Annual Awards Celebration! This year’s event will be on Thursday, November 2 nd , 2023 at 5pm and will be at the Seneca One Tower. A special thank you goes out to Nota as our Presenting Sponsor. President Tim Graber and Vice President Lauren Breen will be hosting the evening, presenting awards to six extraordinary people for the incredible work they have done in our community. The event is open to all. Registration is open and tickets can be purchased by visiting - https://eriebar.org/events/annualawards/
MEET YOUR 2023 HONOREES
Lawyer of the Year Award : Michele A. Brown Childrens Legal Center, Executive Director (1999-2023) The Lawyer of the Year award is presented annually to recognize outstanding service and dedication to the legal profession and the Bar Association of Erie County which: • Promotes the good will of the profession. • Fosters respect for the legal profession. • Elevates the standard of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession. • Encourages the spirit of fellowship among members of the Bar. • Protects and promotes the interests of the people and the members of the bar, the legal profession and the administration of justice. • Promotes the maintenance and protection of American institutions and principles. Hon. John T. Curtin Profiles in Courage Award : Hon. Susan M. Eagan Erie County Court Judge The John T. Curtin Profiles in Courage Award recognizes the truly historic tenure of Hon. John T. Curtin. This award was created to recognize a distinguish a practitioner/s who exemplifies the same moral courage and sense of justice that Judge Curtin brought to the bench every day.
Outstanding Jurist Award : Hon. Acea M. Mosey Erie County Surrogate’s Court Judge
The Outstanding Jurist award is not presented annually but when there exists a jurist whose career exemplifies the highest standards of judicial conduct for integrity, impartiality and independence; who is knowledgeable of the law and faithful to it; who is not influenced by partisan interests, public clamor or fear of criticism; who is patient, dignified and courteous to all who appear before him or her; and who endeavors to improve the administration of justice and respect for the rule of law.
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