Awards

YLD Pro Bono Award - Deadline for nominations TBA

The YLD Pro Bono Award recognizes the public service or legal aid performed by a young lawyer (under the age of 36 or one who has not practiced for more than five years in any jurisdiction) who provides outstanding contributions to those in need of legal services.  A nominee must be admitted to practice in Florida.

The term Pro Bono is derived from the phrase pro bono publico meaning “for the good of the public.” The purpose of this award is to encourage more Florida young lawyers to freely contribute their time and expertise in providing legal services to people in their community who cannot otherwise afford those services. In some instances, this will include legal services to charitable organizations which serve the poor. The emphasis of this award is on legal service to the poor. The information requested on this form should be as complete as possible. It will provide the only basis on which to select a recipient. Associates and employees of the nominee, as well as the nominee, may be of assistance in completing the form. 

	Congratulations to Timothy Moran The 2011 winner of the YLD Pro Bono Award

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View YLD Pro Bono Service Award Past Recipients

Submit two (2) copies (total) of the nomination form and support materials.
Nominations must be submitted electronically and via U.S. Mail to the following persons by the deadline: (1) Ward P. Griffin, Chair YLD Awards Committee 1214 Maryland Ave., NE Washington, DC 20002-5336 - ; and (2) Thomas V. Miller, Program Administrator, Florida Bar, 651 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300 -

Diversity Award - Deadline for nominations April 30, 2012.
The Diversity Award recognizes the person and/or entity that demonstrates the highest morality and respect for all persons and diversity, for efforts and allegiance to creating diversity and promoting a more diverse workplace. Diversity shall be defined as encouraging more gender, racial, ethnic, religious and other minority participation in law schools, the practice of law, in all areas of the law, including private, corporate, and public or government practices. Please send nominations for this award to:

Ward P. Griffin, Chair
YLD Awards Committee
1214 Maryland Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002-5336

Outstanding Jurist Award - Deadline for nominations April 30, 2012.
The Outstanding Jurist award is given to one with an excellent reputation for sound judicial decisions and an unblemished record of integrity as a lawyer and judge; is generally recognized by Bar members as highly qualified; is active in Bar related activities open to the judiciary; and demonstrates concern for and willingness to assist young lawyers and respects their abilities. Please send nominations for this award to:

Ward P. Griffin, Chair
YLD Awards Committee
1214 Maryland Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002-5336

The Lynn Futch Most Productive Young Lawyer Award -
Deadline for nominations April 30, 2012.
This award is given to a young lawyer who is not a member of the Florida Bar YLD Board of Governors, who has worked most diligently in the past year in Bar activities and/or law related public activities and who has an excellent reputation for legal abilities and integrity. Please send nominations for this award to:

Ward P. Griffin, Chair
YLD Awards Committee
1214 Maryland Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002-5336

Michael K. Reese Quality of Life Award -
Deadline for nominations April 30, 2012.
The Quality of Life Award awarded to the person and/or entity, which through humanitarian respect advances balance and fulfillment in lawyers’ lives by redefining current work habits and schedules to provide more flexibility and a more meaningful existence. Quality of Life shall be defined as finding equilibrium between work and family and community involvement to maximize good health and minimize stress in one’s career. Please send nominations for this award to:

Ward P. Griffin, Chair
YLD Awards Committee
1214 Maryland Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002-5336