2022 AADC Annual Judicial Receptions

The AADC held the Phoenix Holiday Judicial Reception on December 8, 2022 at the Westin Downtown Phoenix honoring our esteemed colleagues Judge Rosa Mroz and AADC Past President, Mike Gallagher, in memoriam Special guest Rachel Mitchell, current Maricopa County Attorney and long-time friend of Judge Mroz, shared remembrances of her life and career. Robert Mroz accepted the AADC Judicial Excellence Award on behalf of his wife, Judge Mroz. Special guest Kevin O’Malley (Gallagher & Kennedy) spoke about the life and storied career of Mike Gallagher and accepted the AADC Trailblazer Award on behalf of Mike Gallagher’s family

The AADC and Tucson Defense Bar held their joint Tucson Holiday Judicial Reception on December 14, 2022 at the Tucson Museum of Art honoring Judge Kenneth Lee of the Pima County Superior Court. Judge Richard Gordon (Pima County Superior Court) highlighted Judge Lee’s career and life. University of Arizona Law School’s Jenckes Competition Finalists were recognized and presented with award checks in honor of their accomplishments.