NMDLA Awards

Outstanding Defense Lawyer of the Year

Outstanding Lawyer of the Year is awarded to attorneys who have, by their ethical, personal, and professional conduct exemplified for their fellow attorneys the epitome of professionalism and ability.

Past Award Recipients

2024 Daniel J. O'Brien
2023 Timothy L. Fields
2022 Courtenay L. Keller
2021 James H. Johansen, Esq.
2020 Kathleen Wilson, Esq.
2019 Meena H. Allen, Esq.
2018 S. Carolyn Ramos, Esq.
2017 Mark Mowery, Esq.
2016 Lee M. Rogers, Jr., Esq.
2015 Mark J. Riley, Esq.
2014 Stephen G. French, Esq.
2013 William P. Slattery , Esq.
2012 Stephen M. Simone, Esq.
2011 Emily Franke, Esq.
2010 R. E. Thompson
2008 Al Green
2007 Thomas Sandenaw
2006 William Gralow
2005 Charles Pharris
2004 Robert Sabin
2003 Bruce Hall

Young Lawyer of the Year

Young Lawyer of the Year is awarded to attorneys who have not practiced more than five years or are under the age of 36 and have, by their ethical, personal, and professional conduct, shown exemplary achievement in the legal profession and/or who have contributed time and expertise to the NMDLA.

Past Award Recipients

2024 MarlaRose Gridley
2023 Ashley Cummings
2022 Patrick A. Coronel
2021 Brandon M. Meyers, Esq.
2020 Christie Geter, Esq.
2019 Brett C. Eaton, Esq.
2018 David Gonzales, Esq.
2017 Justin D. Goodman, Esq.
2016 Corinne L. Holt, Esq.
2015 Tomas J. Garcia, Esq.
2014 Alicia Santos, Esq.
2013 Erica R. Neff, Esq.
2012 Tiffany Roach Martin
2011 Cody R. Rogers, Esq.
2010 Lorena Olmos
2008 Jessica Hernandez
2007 Raul P. Sedillo