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Nominations being accepted for the 2009 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award

October 22, 2008

Ben_Johnson_bw.jpgNominate an exceptional Georgia lawyer now

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 the Honorable Orinda D. Evans for 2008. Who will be the next  outstanding lawyer to join the ranks? Nominate a deserving  Georgia attorney by Tuesday, January 13, 2009. The award  will be presented at The Commerce Club April 2, 2009. 

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

by mail:
Georgia State University College of  Law
P. O. Box 4037
Atlanta, GA 30302-4037

by e-mail to 
or by fax to (404) 413-9228.

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