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Fellows Justinian Award

DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Fellows Justinian Award

Geographic Scope: Dallas, Texas area; recognizes lawyers across practice, judiciary, and academia

Focus Areas: Professional excellence in substantive area of law; extraordinary contributions to the legal profession; leadership and service

Award Details:

  • Prestigious annual recognition by Dallas Bar Foundation

  • Awarded to attorneys who have achieved and consistently demonstrated highest levels of professional excellence

  • Recipients recognized for making extraordinary contributions through professional achievements in an area of law

    • Criteria:

  • Highest levels of professional excellence in a substantive area of law

  • Extraordinary contributions through professional achievements

  • Impeccable professional reputation

  • Commitment to legal excellence

  • Service to the profession and community

    • Recent Recipients:

  • 2023: Frank E. Stevenson II (real estate, administrative law, regulatory matters, transportation law)

  • 2022: Hon. Karen Gren Scholer (first Asian American federal district judge in Texas)

  • 2020/2021: Hon. Royal Furgeson (practice, judiciary, and academia)

    • Program Features:

  • Annual Fellows Luncheon (30th luncheon held October 25, 2023)

  • Tickets available through dallasbarfoundation.org

    • Contact Information:

  • Dallas Bar Foundation

  • Address: Arts District Mansion, 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201

  • Email: dallasbarfoundation@gmail.com or ephilipp@dallasbar.org

  • Phone: 214-220-7487

  • Executive Director: Elizabeth Philipp

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Nomination Process:

  • Fellows Justinian Award Nomination Form available

  • Nominations from peers and colleagues in legal community

    • Selection: Peer nomination and review by Fellows Committee

    Recognition Event: Annual Fellows Luncheon honoring the recipient

    Contact for Details:

  • Elizabeth Philipp, Executive Director

  • Phone: 214-220-7487

  • Email: ephilipp@dallasbar.org

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