- Interpreting the law,
- Educating citizens regarding important aspects of the law,
- Contributing to the creation of new laws, and
- Supporting the Nebraska State Bar Foundation and thereby enabling it to better serve Nebraska citizens.
Legal Pioneer AwardThe Foundation's Legal Pioneer Award honors the lifetime achievements of a lawyer who makes innovative contributions to the improvement of justice.
Shining Light AwardThe Foundation's Shining Light Award recognizes the outstanding legal research conducted by a lawyer in Nebraska, whether a practitioner, academician, or a non-practicing lawyer.
Foundation AwardThe most prestigious award given by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation is the Foundation Award. This award honors exemplary service to the Foundation and is presented to lawyers who have made and who continue to make a strong commitment to the goals of the Foundation.
Outstanding Legal Educator AwardThis award acknowledges momentous contributions to the field of legal education by a legal educator, a lawyer who volunteers his or her time to instruct, or a lawyer who serves in continuing legal education capacities.
Public Service AwardThe Foundation bestows its Public Service Award to a lawyer who has been, or is, in the employ of local, state or federal government in Nebraska lawyer in government employment outside the state for outstanding service in the performance of duty.
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Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award is a special award to recognize a lawyer's service to the legal profession.| 1991 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 2002 |
Governor Robert B. Crosby, Lincoln Jack W. Marer, Omaha Otto Kotouc jr., Humboldt Edward Shafton, Omaha Robert M. Spire, posthumously Hon. Lyle E. Strom, Omaha Hon. Harry A. Spencer, Lincoln Hon. F.A. Gossett III, Blair John C. Brownrigg, Omaha Steven R. Voigt, Kearney Lynn D. Hutton Jr., Norfolk Harold L. Rock, Omaha |
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Foundation recognizes a lawyer who has made significant contributions to the legal profession, to the Bar Foundation, and to his or her community.| 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2009 |
Governor Frank B. Morrison, Lincoln James I. Shamberg, Grand Island James A. Lane, Ogallala Prof. Richard S. Harnsberger, Lincoln Thomas M. Davies, Lincoln Hon. C. Arlen Beam, Lincoln |
Silver Quill Award
The Silver Quill Award was established to recognize a law student's legal writing ability as displayed in the classroom and other writing situations. The faculty at Creighton Law School and the University of Nebraska College of Law select the award recipients. At the Foundation's Annual Fellows Dinner, a $500 cash award is presented to each student. Additionally, the students' names are permanently inscribed on a plaque displayed at each respective law school.| 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 |
Michell Wernimont (C)
Chad M. VonKampen (N)
Greg O-Kief (C) Patrick Straka (N) Sharon Rosse (C) Timothy Moll (N) Amy Erlbacher-Anderson (C) Jennifer Gilg (N) Lisa Cottula (C) Christian Stewart (N) Bruce Gragert (C) Nilesh Patel (N) Steven C. Likes (C) Brian Keller (N) Kristine Becker (C) Heidi Lysne (N) Edward D. Williamson (C) Kevin O'Neil (N) Cassandra Volanges (C) David R. Mayer (N) John A. Sharp (C) Brian Sobczyk (N) Richard Winders (C) Karen Iossi (N) Nicole Engelhardt (C) Amanda Karr (N) Tom Worthington (C) Tara Scholz (N) Kourtney Greenfield (C) Samuel R. Randall (N) Aimee Lowe (C) Mark Buckwalter (N) Anna Yost (C) Kelli Church (N) P. Brian Bartels (C) Valerie McGill (N) Robert Stark (C) Adam Barney (N) April N. Erke (C) Andrew Conroy (N) |
(C) = Creighton University Law School
(N) = University of Nebraska College of Law
(N) = University of Nebraska College of Law
