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The Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award

Ben F. JohnsonNominate 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 Steve Gottlieb for 2009. Who will be the next  outstanding lawyer to join the ranks? Nominate a deserving  Georgia attorney by December 31, 2009. The award  will be presented at The Commerce Club April 8, 2010. 

Please send your nomination in the form of a letter to the  attention of: Anne S. Emanuel, Professor & Chair of the Selection Committee, Georgia State University College of  Law, P. O. Box 4037, Atlanta, GA 30302-4037, by e-mail to  aemanuel@gsu.edu,or by fax to (404) 413-9228.

Past Recipients

  • 2009 - Steve Gottlieb  - article - photos
  • 2008 - The Honorable Orinda D. Evans - photos
  • 2007 - John T. Marshall, Esquire, article - photos - video
  • 2006 - Linda K. DiSantis, Esquire, article - photos
  • 2005 - The Honorable Anthony A. Alaimo - article
  • 2004 - The Honorable Robert Benham - article
  • 2003 - Stephen B. Bright, Esquire - photos
  • 2002 - The Honorable Griffin B. Bell
  • 2001 - Clifford Oxford, Esquire
  • 2000 - The Honorable Luther A. Alverson
  • 1999 - Paul Cadenhead, Esquire
  • 1998 - Randolph W. Thrower, Esquire
  • 1997 - The Honorable Dorothy Toth Beasley
  • 1996 - The Honorable Harold C. Clarke
  • 1995 - Donald L. Hollowell, Esquire
  • 1994 - The Honorable Elbert P. Tuttle