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Stephen H. Philbin II Award for Excellence in Legal Reporting

DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION

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Overview

Stephen H. Philbin II Award for Excellence in Legal Reporting

Geographic Scope: Dallas, Texas area; recognizes journalism at local and national level

Focus Areas: Excellence in legal reporting and journalism; stories addressing important legal and justice system issues

Award Structure: Multiple prize categories including Grand Prize and Second Prize winners

Recent Winners (Examples):

  • 2025 Grand Prize: Mark Curriden, The Texas Lawbook - "President Trump v. Big Law—The First Five Turbulent Months" (23+ articles on executive order attacks on law firms)

  • 2025 Second Prize: WFAA Investigative Reporting Team - "Unlicensed and Unchecked" (4-part series on gun background checks)

  • 2023: Multiple recipients recognized for legal reporting excellence

  • 2021: NBC5/KXAN TV team - "Locked in Limbo: A Catalyst Project" (5 videos, multiple articles, podcast series)
  • Eligibility: Journalists and media organizations producing outstanding legal reporting

    Purpose: Honor excellence in legal journalism and reporting on matters affecting the justice system and legal profession

    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
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    journalism

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