MAJOR EVENTS
Carson Recognized for Judicial Excellence
The Oregon State Bar recently honored former Supreme Court Justice Wallace P. Carson Jr. JD’62 at a celebratory luncheon held in recognition of his numerous contributions to Oregon’s judiciary. During the luncheon, Carson received the inaugural OSB Judicial Excellence Award, which has been named in his honor. The award recognizes outstanding integrity, professionalism, commitment to the bar and judicial independence.
Carson joined the Oregon Supreme Court in 1982 and served as chief justice for 14 years — longer than any chief justice in state history. He stepped down as chief in 2005, but he continued to serve as a justice of the Court through 2006. Carson has been a member of the Willamette University Board of Trustees since 1970. “Wally Carson personifies integrity, professionalism and judicial excellence,” said College of Law Dean Symeon C. Symeonides. “He is not only the most worthy recipient of this award but also the best exemplar for inspiring its future recipients and the whole legal profession. Willamette is proud to call him one of our own.” The Judicial Excellence Award luncheon was held May 31, 2007, at The Governor Hotel in Portland.
OHBA Honors Chief Justice De Muniz Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul J. De Muniz JD’75 was honored by the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association (OHBA) during the association’s first annual awards dinner last spring. De Muniz received the inaugural OHBA Professionalism Award, which was named in his honor. According to OHBA President Kevin Díaz, the association named the award for De Muniz, Oregon’s first Latino chief justice, because he exemplifies the true spirit of professionalism and has made significant contributions to Oregon’s Hispanic community. “De Muniz has had a long and distinguished career as an advocate in complex criminal and civil trials, helped ensure access to justice for all Oregonians, and worked for international judicial reform,” Díaz said. “The chief justice is widely respected within the legal community.” (left to right): OHBA President Kevin Díaz, Chief Justice De Muniz and National Hispanic Bar Association President Jimmie Reyna
The OHBA awards dinner was held Feb. 2, 2007, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Portland.
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