Professionalism Awards
2019 Professionalism Awards
Nominations now open through October 31, 2018.
Nominations for the Orange County Bar Association’s (OCBA) 2019 Professionalism Awards are now open. Now is the time to nominate your peers. Click on the award titles below to access each award form. Questions? Contact Kate Hollis.
- William B. Trickel, Jr. Professionalism Award
- Lawrence G. Mathews, Jr. Young Lawyer Professionalism Award
- The James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award
The William B. Trickel, Jr. Professionalism Award recipients and the Lawrence G. Mathews, Jr. Young Lawyer Professionalism Award recipients, who are nominated by their peers, are attorneys whose conduct and career stands as a model of success built on unquestioned professionalism. Trickel Award winners have practice law for 15 or more years, while Mathews Award winners have practiced law for less than 15 years.
The James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award is presented to a state or federal jurist who best demonstrates service to and support of the legal profession and the Legal Aid Society of the OCBA, is dedicated to professionalism both in and out of the courtroom, and is a leader in promoting professionalism, including civility, integrity, and respect for the legal system.
William Trickel, Jr. Professionalism Award Recipients
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Glenn A. Adams |
| 2017 | Herbert L. Allen |
| 2016 | Emery H. Rosenbluth Jr. |
| 2015 | Herbert Lee Allen, Jr. |
| 2014 | Rafael E. Martinez |
| 2013 | The Honorable James A. Edwards |
| 2012 | Matthew G. Brenner |
| 2011 | Patrick M. Magill |
| 2010 | Leon H. Handley |
| 2009 | Mary Anne De Petrillo |
| 2008 | Council “Butch” Wooten, Jr. |
| 2007 | Kirk N. Kirkconnell |
| 2006 | William B. Wilson |
| 2005 | Michael P. McMahon |
| 2004 | Warren W. Lindsey |
| 2003 | Bruce B. Blackwell |
| 2002 | Ava K. Doppelt |
| 2001 | The Honorable Sally D.M. Kest |
| 2000 | R. Lee Bennett |
| 1999 | Chandler R. Muller |
| 1998 | Darryl M. Bloodworth |
| 1997 | The Honorable John Marshall Kest |
| 1996 | The Honorable Gregory A. Presnell |
| 1995 | Jules S. Cohen |
| 1994 | David B. King |
Lawrence G. Mathews, Jr. Young Lawyer Professionalism Award Recipients
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Amber N. Davis |
| 2017 | Karen L. Persis |
| 2016 | Kristopher J. Kest |
| 2015 | Anthony F. Sos |
| 2014 | LaShawnda K. Jackson |
| 2013 | Richard S. Dellinger |
| 2012 | Ryan E. Davis |
| 2011 | Penelope Perez-Kelly |
| 2010 | Cara M. Dobrev |
| 2009 | The Honorable Heather Pinder Rodriguez |
| 2008 | Liz Foshee McCausland |
| 2007 | Diego “Woody” Rodriguez |
| 2006 | Thomas A. Zehnder |
| 2005 | Nicholas A. Shannin |
| 2004 | Tad A. Yates |
James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award Recipients
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2018 | The Honorable Daniel E. Traver |
| 2017 | The Honorable Arthur B. Briskman |
| 2016 | The Honorable David A. Baker |
| 2015 | The Honorable Bob LeBlanc |
| 2014 | The Honorable Faye L. Allen |
| 2013 | The Honorable John Antoon, II |
| 2012 | The Honorable Belvin Perry, Jr. |
| 2011 | The Honorable John Marshall Kest |
| 2010 | The Honorable Lawrence R. Kirkwood |
| 2009 | The Honorable Alice L. Blackwell |
| 2008 | The Honorable Emerson R. Thompson, Jr. |
