The State Bar of Nevada presented its 2023 membership awards during its annual Bar Conference which was held in New York City from June 21-23 2023. These awards honor individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the legal field and to the bar.
The award winners for 2023 include:
- Medal of Justice Award Alice Denton Jarien Cho Marianne Denton and Patrick Denton in recognition of exemplary pro bono services on behalf of victims of the 1 October shooting
- Bryan K. Scott Trailblazer Awards: Hon. Johnnie B. Rawlinson in recognition of her notable career achievements. She was one of the two first Black women to be admitted to the State Bar of Nevada. She was also the first Black female to serve on the Board of Governors of the State Bar.
- Young Attorney of the Year: Caleb Green is a rising star of Intellectual Property law who has developed legislation passed by the 2023 Nevada Legislature.
- Volunteer of The Year: State Bar of Nevada’s LGBT Section for outstanding pro bono services that resulted in winning the Section Pro Bono Challenge.
Please click on the links below to watch videos of these inspirational attorneys and judges on the State Bar’s YouTube channel.