Awards and Recognition
Lane County Bar Association has several awards designed to honor our members. They are awarded based on nominations and a vote of our members and announced Spring of every year.
Andrew Clement Pro Bono Award
To honor an individual who has provided exceptional service to persons of limited means.
Marc Friedman (2026)
Gavin Bruce (2025)
John VanLandingham (2024)
Marianne Dugan (2023)
Lara C. Johnson (2021)
George L. Derr (2020)
Derek Johnson (2019)
Raquel Hecht (2018)
Lee J. Judy (2017)
Access the Law (2016)
Joe Richards (2015)
Lauren Regan (2014)
Lynn Shepard (2013)
Sheryl Balthrop (2012)
Jane B. Stewart (2010)
Mary Ann Righetti (2008)
William W. Bromley (2007)
David Wade (2006)
Donald P. Thomsen (2005)
S. Susannah Miller (2004)
Anthony T. Rosta (2002)
Gleaves Swearingen Potter & Scott LLP (2002)
Judith Lerner (2001)
Frank C. Gibson (2000)
James A. von Hippel (2000)
Susan D. Brown (1999)
Edmund J. Spinney (1998)
Kenneth B. Elmore (1997)
Marc D. Perrin (1996)
Henry G. Campbell Jr. (1995)
Stephen C. Kanaga (1994)
J. Harold (1993)
Jill E. Golden (1992)
Jill M. Heiman (1991)
Sidney E. Thwing (1991)
Alice M. Plymell (1990)
Distinguished Service Award
To honor an individual who has provided extraordinary service to the legal profession and the people of Lane County.
Honorable Jay A. McAlpin (2026)
Hon. Michael J. McShane (2025)
Honorable Karrie K. McIntyre and Honorable Charles M. Zennaché (2024)
Tom Fagan (2023)
Honorable Lauren S. Holland (2021)
Honorable Debra K. Vogt (2020)
Judge Karsten Rasmussen (Ret) and Dwight Purdy (2019)
Joe Leahy (2018)
John C. Gartland (2017)
Honorable Valeri L. Love (2016)
Honorable Cynthia D. Carlson (2015)
Mervyn H. Loya (2014)
Honorable Eveleen Henry (2013)
Honorable Mary Ann Bearden (2012)
John Van Landingham (2011)
Gerry Gaydos (2010)
Richard A. Rosetta (2009)
Honorable Darryl L. Larson (2008)
Gary R. Ackely (2007)
Barbara Lee (2005)
Honorable Maurice K. Merten (2004)
David N. Andrews (2004)
Keith Jensen (2002)
John E. Jaqua (1999)
Honorable Ann Aiken (1997)
A. Dean Owens (1995)
Bill Tremaine
Honorable Gordon Cottrell
Vernon D. Gleaves
Windsor Calkins
Ed Harms
Fred Merrill
Joseph M. Kosydar Award for Professionalism
Established in memory of Joseph Kosydar, a long-time Lane County Deputy District Attorney who passed away in 1997, by judges who valued Joe’s professionalism and civility and who wanted to recognize attorneys in the Bar who exemplify those qualities.
Julia Manela (2025)
Shannon Richard (2024)
Brad Litchfield (2023)
Stephen Behrends (2021)
Tina Stupasky (2020)
Patrick Melendy (2019)
Matt Longtin (2018)
William G. Young (2017)
Robert “Chris” Hansen (2016)
Amanda Walkup (2015)
Honorable Joel DeVore (2014)
Frank C. Gibson (2013)
Greg Hazarabedian (2012)
Bill Warnisher (2011)
Joe B. Richards (2010)
John C. Urness (2008)
Donald D. Diment Jr. (2005)
John C. Gartland (2004)
Vernon D. Gleaves (1999)
Special Appreciation Awards
Bar News Editor
To recognize Lane County Bar members who have given outstanding service as editors of the Bar News.
Murray S. Petitt (2005 – present)
Meg E. Kieran (1997 – 2004)
Joel S. DeVore (1996)
Law Day Coordinator
To recognize Lane County Bar members who have given outstanding service on Law Day programs.
William W. Bromley (1999)
Assistant to the Editor
To recognize those who have given outstanding service as assistants to the editors of the Bar News.
Laura Gibson (2011 – present)
April Hatcher (2009 – 2010)
Mary Lewis (2004 – 2008)
Robyn Green (1997 – 2002)
Monica LaRosa (1996)
Assistant to the Law Day Coordiantor
To recognize those who have given outstanding service as assistants to the Law Day Coordinators.
Debra Plourd (1999)