THE LEO A. DEEGAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING JURIST
Honorable Leo A. Deegan (November 8, 1914-March 17, 1993).
This photograph is on display at RCBA.
The Leo A. Deegan Award for Outstanding Jurist is given to a judicial officer for his or her professional accomplishments and contributions to the legal community.
The criteria for being nominated is as follows:
The jurist exemplifies and demonstrates exceptional and superior judicial conduct and demeanor.
The jurist participates in programs improving the legal profession and system of justice.
The jurist gives back to the community-at-large.
The Board of Directors of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court determines the recipient of this award, based upon nominations received in the program year from Inn members. The award recipient is not required to be a current member of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court.
This award was first awarded in the 2019-2020 program year. The prior award was retired in 2018-2019 program year.
The recipients are:
2019-2020: Hon. John Vineyard, Riverside Superior Court
2020-2021: Hon. L. Jackson "Jack" Lucky IV, Riverside Superior Court
2021-2022: Hon. Craig Riemer, Riverside Superior Court
2022-2023: Hon. Mac Fisher, Riverside Superior Court (posthumously)
2023-2024: Hon. Irma Asberry, Riverside Superior Court
The fiscal year for the Deegan Inn of Court is July 1 to June 30.
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