John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award Nomination

The John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award is given annually at the Law Day Luncheon to a BAMSL young lawyer (a member who is 36 years of age or younger or licensed to practice for five years or less) who exemplifies the BAMSL Tenets of Professionalism in the tradition of John C. Shepherd. John C. Shepherd was a member who served as BAMSL president from 1963-64 and president of the American Bar Association from 1984-85, and who exemplified the word professionalism in his demeanor and his practice.

Internationally known, he served as BAMSL's Young Lawyers' Section chair. Among his many honors, he received the Distinguished Lawyer Award, BAMSL's highest honor, days before his untimely death in 1993.

Presentation of the John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award will be at the 2023 Law Day event. 

Information Needed

Nominee's Name:

Address :          

Phone:

In a few paragraphs, describe the nominee's attributes of professionalism (if additional space is needed, attach letter to this form): Along with your nomination, submit a copy of the nominee's resume and two letters of recommendation by those qualified to speak of nominee's character (i.e., opposing counsel, member of firm/law office, judges, or past co-workers.):

Name of Nominator:

Phone:

Nominations must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., February 28th, 2023, and may be mailed or emailed (EMAIL PREFERED) to: 

John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award, c/o The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, 555 Washington Avenue, Suite 100, St Louis, MO 63101-1249. 

Email Sebrina Colvin at scolvin@bamsl.org 

John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award Nomination Form 

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