Celebration of Excellence 2019 — Deegan Inn of Court

On Saturday, October 29, 2019, the American Inn of Court’s Celebration of Excellence was held at the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). In attendance at the prestigious event were the winners of the Professionalism Awards, Warren E. Burger Prize, Sandra Day O’ Connor Award, A. Sherman Christensen Award, Lewis E. Powell Jr. Award, as well as representatives from the 178 chapters of the American Inns of Court which achieved Platinum Status for the 2018-2019 program year.

The event began with a cocktail hour in the East and West Conference Rooms of the SCOTUS. Passed hors d’oeuvres of potato samosa, wild mushroom tart, lobster salad cone, crab and corn fritter, and other small bites were provided, although this author did not see or taste two of the hors d’oeuvres. At approximately 6 p.m., the guests were led into the courtroom where hearings are held for the awards presentation. Unfortunately, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch was unable to attend the event due to a family emergency.

Following the awards presentation, dinner was served. Attendees dined on roasted pumpkin soup, seared beef tenderloin filet, seared halibut filet, whipped potato puree, and hazelnut praline mousse cake. Red and white wines were also served.

October 26, 2019 - The Supreme Court of the United States, at night.

A copy of the program may be downloaded here.