Sandra Day O'Connor Award Criteria

The American Inns of Court Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service recognizes a young Inn member for their excellence in public interest or pro bono activities.

The following rules will govern this award:

  1. The honoree must have engaged in the practice of law for ten or fewer years.
  2. The honoree must be a member of an American Inn of Court.
  3. Any member of the legal profession may nominate an individual for this award.
  4. The of the American Inns of Court Awards Committee will select the honoree.
  5. The award is presented annually at the American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence at the Supreme Court of the United States.