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| Nominations for 2026 Closed |
| The Mecklenburg Bar Foundation's Ayscue Professionalism Award is presented each year to a current or former member of the 26th JD Bar/Mecklenburg Bar Association. Its purpose is to recognize exemplary professionalism. This award is presented at the Law & Society Gala in the spring. |
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| Nominations for 2026 Closed |
| The MBA YLD Young Lawyer of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions a young lawyer makes to the practice of law and the Mecklenburg County community as a whole. This award is presented at the Law & Society Gala in the spring. |
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| Nominations for 2026 Closed |
| These two awards recognize the Outstanding Individual Attorney who has contributed extraordinary service to provision of pro bono services as well as an Outstanding Collaborative Project that has contributed an extraordinary amount of pro bono services, impact for justice or demonstrated a dramatic improvement in its pro bono services. These awards are presented at the Law & Society Gala in the spring. |
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| Nominations for 2027 Close on September 4, 2026 |
| The Diversity Champion Award was established in 2008 to recognize an individual who embodies high ethical standards, unquestioned integrity, consistent competence and who champions diversity in the legal profession. This award is presented at the McMillan Dinner in November. |
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| The Fellowship program has a goal of promoting justice and innovation within the legal system in Mecklenburg County by awarding fellowships to law students desiring work experience with not-for-profit or governmental agencies. |