Deadline for nomination forms is August 27.
The Leo A. Farhat Outstanding Attorney Award shall be presented to a member of the Ingham County Bar Association who has distinguished himself or herself by manifesting exemplary character, integrity, judgment and legal scholarship while adhering to and advancing the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession. Special consideration will be given to those members who have made an extraordinary commitment to bench and/or bar activities at the local, state, or national levels.
In addition to the traditional qualities of excellence in the practice of law, the award seeks to recognize a private law practitioner who has provided outstanding service to the public and who possesses an exemplary reputation in the legal community, the highest of ethical standards, and who revels in maintaining a life that balances a passion for professional excellence with the joy of family and friends. In addition, the award seeks to recognize a person who exhibits qualities of openness and humility, coupled with a sincere concern for the interests of others, including the professional development of newer practitioners.
