Call for Nominations-American Inns of Court Profiles in
Professionalism Book
About the Project
The American Inns of Court is soliciting nominations of lawyers
and judges with distinguished records of professionalism over their
careers. Those selected will be profiled in a book about
professionalism and its increased relevance for the legal
profession.
Standard for Selection
Lawyers and judges selected will have demonstrated exemplary
professionalism in their careers through one or more of the
following: high competence in legal knowledge and skills, ethical
practice, pro bono representation, service to the profession and
public service, improving and defending the justice system, and
balancing self-interest with the interests of clients and the
justice system.
Lawyers and judges nominated may come from all areas of practice,
civil, criminal, and military. Nominations are encouraged from
diverse practice settings, solo and small firm practitioners to
global firms, in house counsel, government and military lawyers,
public defenders, legal services, and academic lawyers. Those
selected will also be representative of the diversity of the legal
profession.
The Nomination Process
All Inns and Inn members are encouraged to submit nominations.
While deceased lawyers and judges may be nominated, many selected
will be living and will be interviewed as part of the project.
Nominations should include relevant biographical information,
resumes if available, and specific examples of the nominees'
professionalism throughout his or her career. Nominees need not be
members of the American Inns of Court. Those selected must be
willing to be interviewed about their careers. Nominations,
supporting material, and letters of recommendation, if any, should
be sent to:
American Inns of Court
Attn: Rita Zimmerman
1229 King Street, Second Floor
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
E-mail to: rzimmerman@innsofcourt.org
Please contact Rita Zimmerman at rzimmerman@innsofcourt.org or
703-684-3590 ext. 103 with any questions regarding the nomination
process.
The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2011 and selections will
be made by a committee of the American Inns of Court.
Questions About the Project
This project is being conducted for the American Inns of Court
by the Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Center on
Professionalism at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Questions about the book project may be directed to the Center's
director, John E. Montgomery, at (803) 777-3360 or
jemontgo@law.sc.edu.