Kimberly M. Cahill Bar Leadership Award Online Application

member services

address changes

career center

certificate of good standing

events and awards

lawyers and judges assistance program

lawyer referral
become a panel member

member benefits and discounts

member resources
and forms

member services orientation

	print this page

	for members SBM general information
	member directory
	admissions, ethics, and regulation
	diversity & inclusion
	justice initiatives
	member services
	practice management resource center
	public policy resource center
	publications and advertising
	research and links
	sections & committees

	ethics for members ethics developments ethics opinions TAON (trust accounts)

	from the courts opinion searching virtual court

	for the public public resources media resources

	giving opportunities a lawyer helps access to justice campaign

Kimberly M. Cahill Bar Leadership Award Online Application

Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2013

Criteria

This award is presented to a recognized local or affinity bar association, program, or leader for excellence in promoting the ideal of professionalism or equal justice for all, or in responding to a compelling legal need within the community during the past year or on an ongoing basis.

Please note that “bar leader” includes non-lawyers. “Local or affinity” applies to the bar association, the program, and the leader. A person or organization collaborating with a local or affinity bar association is eligible for this award.

Instructions

Please answer each question as thoroughly as possible. If you require more space than provided, please submit additional information by e-mail to Joyce Nordeen at jnordeen@mail.michbar.org, please note in your e-mail the name of the award and the nominee's name.

Supporting nomination letters should be e-mailed to Joyce Nordeen at jnordeen@mail.michbar.org, faxed to her attention at (517) 482-6248, or sent by mail. Please note in your communication the name of the award and the nominee's name.

Ms. Joyce Nordeen
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48933-2012
Phone: (517) 346-6373

Application

Name of Nominee:
Title:
Firm or Organization:
Address:
Phone:		Fax:
e-Mail:

Name of Nominator:
Title:
Firm or Organization:
Address:
Phone:		Fax:
e-Mail:

Explain clearly how the nominated individual, organization, or program has promoted the ideal of professionalism within the legal community or equal access to justice for all.

Describe how the community has benefited as a result of this effort. Give one or more example(s) of how this individual, organization or program has responded to a compelling need in the community impacting the professionalism of those within the system or access to equal justice for all.

Did the nominated individual, organization, or program collaborate with other groups to achieve the desired goals? If so, please identify each group.

How many years has the nominee been involved in the program nominated, and in what leadership role(s) has he or she served?

Are there any testimonials from those who have benefited from the nominee’s work? If so, please send copies. Testimonials should be e-mailed to Joyce Nordeen at jnordeen@mail.michbar.org, faxed to her attention at (517) 482-6248, or sent by mail. Please note in your communication the name of the award and the nominee's name.

Please provide a complete resume that includes dates of:

Service to and on behalf of the State Bar of Michigan
Other service to the legal profession
Service to the public
Any awards the nominee may have received

Optional: List news, magazine, radio, and TV features about the nominee’s accomplishments (do not submit actual articles or DVDs).
State date/page and media e.g. 12/12/07, p. 12, Lansing State Journal, "Lawyer Begins TLC Program in Schools"

Please provide a letter written by the nominator explaining why the nominee should be considered for the award. The letter should be signed by the nominator and any additional supporters. One dated and signed letter is required, it can be e-mailed to Joyce Nordeen at jnordeen@mail.michbar.org, faxed to her attention at (517) 482-6248, or sent by mail. Please note in your communication the name of the award and the nominee's name.

Ms. Joyce Nordeen
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48933-2012
Phone: (517) 346-6373

What is 3 plus 2?

Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2013

website links

Site Map

Website Privacy Statement PDF

contact information
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend St
Lansing, MI 48933-2012
Phone: (517) 346-6300
Toll Free: (800) 968-1442
Fax: (517) 482-6248