To honor women in the profession who recognize the value of diversity in the legal profession and have dedicated their time to advancing the professional development of women attorneys. Future recipients will possess the following characteristics: a distinguished legal career or a rising star in the profession; an active member of bar associations for the purpose of advancing the professional and personal development of women attorneys; an active mentor to women attorneys.
To be awarded at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
Deadline: Wednesday, November 7, 2022
Submit to eguerrero@nysba.org
About: Kay Crawford Murray Memorial Award
The Kay Crawford Murray Memorial Award honors a woman annually with a distinguished legal career or a rising star in the profession who recognizes the value of diversity in the legal profession and has dedicated her time to advancing the professional development and mentoring of women attorneys.
Prize Awarded: Crystal vase with inscription or comparable
Past Recipients:
2022 Katherin M. Crossling, Esq.
2021 Hon. Lisa A. Sokoloff
2020 Tiffany H. Lee, Esq.
2019 Sandra Dawn Grannum
2018 Hon. Lisa Margaret Smith
2017 Catherine A. Christian
2016 Dolores Gebhardt
2015 Karen E. Simmons
2014 Connie O. Walker
2013 Hon. Sondra Miller
2012 Pamela Jones Harbour, Esq.
2011 Nancy D. Peck, Esq.
2010 Hon. Jenny Rivera
2009 Marissa C. Wesely, Esq.
2008 Kay Crawford Murray, Esq.