Nominations Sought for the 2007 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award

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Ben F. Johnson Jr.

The Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award is presented annually by Georgia State University's College of Law to a Georgia attorney whose overall accomplishments reflect the high tradition of selfless public service that our founding dean, Ben F. Johnson Jr., exemplified during his career and life.

The list of past recipients is very distinguished indeed, including Linda DiSantis for 2006. Who will be the next outstanding lawyer to join the ranks? Nominate a deserving attorney by Wednesday, January 17, 2007. The award will be presented at The Commerce Club April 12, 2007.

Please send your nomination in the form of a letter to the attention of Marjorie L. Girth, Professor & Chair of the Selection Committee, Georgia State University College of Law.

Past recipients of the Georgia State College of Law Ben F. Johnson Service Award include:

• Linda K. DiSantis, Esq., 2006 
• The Honorable Anthony A. Alaimo, 2005
• The Honorable Robert Benham, 2004    
• Stephen B. Bright, Esq., 2003   
• The Honorable Griffin B. Bell, 2002
• Clifford Oxford, Esq., 2001
• The Honorable Luther A. Alverson, 2000
• Paul Cadenhead, Esq., 1999
• Randolph W. Thrower, Esq., 1998
• The Honorable Dorothy Toth Beasley, 1997
• The Honorable Harold C. Clarke, 1996
• Donald L. Hollowell, Esq., 1995
• The Honorable Elbert P. Tuttle, 1994