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The Burton Awards Announces the 2016 Distinguished Legal Writing Awards Law Firm Winners

April 16th, 2016

The finest law firm writers of 2016 have been announced by The Burton Awards. The non-profit program is run in association with the Library of Congress, and co-sponsored by the American Bar Association. Thirty-five “Distinguished Legal Writing Award” winners were chosen from the nominations submitted by the nation’s top 1,000 law firms.

Finest General Counsels Announced by Burton Awards Program

May 1st, 2015

The Burton Awards Program, held in association with the Library of Congress and Co-Sponsored by the American Bar Association, announced the 2015 award-winning general counsels. The winners, known as “Legends in Law,” were selected based upon the following criteria: reputation in the legal profession; demonstrated competence in a specialized area of law; extensive background and experience; complexity and scope of matters handled; success in global or national issues; and exemplary leadership in law.

ABA Announces Sponsorship of the Burton Awards to Honor Major Achievements in Law

April 7th, 2015

American Bar Association President William C. Hubbard announced that the ABA will sponsor the Burton Awards, a national awards program created by William C. Burton and run in association with the Library of Congress and its Law Library.

Attorney General E. Scott Pruitt to Speak at Burton Awards Luncheon

May 5th, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2014 New York, New York: The Burton Awards program, run in association with the Library of Congress announced that Oklahoma Attorney General, E. Scott Pruitt, and chair of the Republican Attorneys General Association, will be the guest speaker at the Burton Awards luncheon held on June 9, 2014. The luncheon will […]

Lyle Denniston Wins First Outstanding Journalist in Law Award Presented by Burton Awards Program

May 5th, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2014 New York, New York: The Burton Awards program, run in association with the Library of Congress, announced that veteran journalist Lyle Denniston is the winner of the first “Outstanding Journalist in Law Award.” Mr. Denniston was selected by the Outstanding Journalist in Law Committee based on his integrity and having […]

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