Golden Gavel Award
Laura Alton2025 Recipient |
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Laura Alton, |
The Golden Gavel Award is given to a member who has not practiced law for a period longer than 10 years. Recognized by significant achievement within their area of practice, community, and the advancement of “young attorneys”. Established in 2005, the Golden Gavel Award is presented annually to a member of the MDTC’s Young Lawyers Section who exemplifies significant contribution to professionalism and courtesy in the practice of law and by promoting the image and honorable reputation of the profession. The award recognizes achievement within the member’s area of practice as evidenced by their knowledge, skill and advocacy, as well as their community involvement or pro bono representation and charitable endeavors. The award further recognizes leadership and advancement of the image of the recipient’s peers by way of mentoring, awards, civic leadership or otherwise. |
Previous Recipients
2024 Genavieve Lee, Novara Tesija McDonald & Baas PLLC
2023 Kyle C. Kamidoi, Garan Lucow Miller PC and Nicole C. Joseph-Windecker, Foley Baron Metzger & Juip PLLC
2022 Troy Brandon Ayers, Amerisure
2021 Morgan D. Schut, Fink Bressack
2020 Javon L. Williams, Secrest Wardle
2019 Samantha J. Orvis, Garan Lucow Miller PC
2018 Kyle N. Smith, Collins Einhorn Farrell PC
2017 John C.W. Hohmeier, Scarfone & Geen PC
2016 Paul D. Hudson, Miller Canfield
2016 Amber L. Girbach, Hewson & Van Hellemont PC
2015 Liza C. Moore, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
2014 Doron Yitzchaki, Dickinson Wright PLLC
2013 Joseph E. Richotte, Butzel Long
2012 Pamela C. Dausman, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
2011 Brittany M. Schultz, Dykema Gossett PLLC
2010 Andrew Blodgett, Smith Haughey, Rice and Roegge
2009 Emily M. Ballenberger, Plunkett Cooney
2009 Nicole L. Proulx, Fraser, Trebilcock, Davis & Dunlap PC
2008 Nicholas G. Even, Bowman and Brooke
2007 David C. Anderson, Collins, Einhorn, Farrel & Ulanoff
2006 Jana M. Berger, Foley & Mansfield PLLP
2005 Lincoln G. Herweyer, Lincoln G. Herweyer PC