2008 Jean Allard Glass Cutter Award
The Jean Allard Glass Cutter Award is presented annually to an exceptional woman business lawyer who has made significant contributions both to the profession and to the Section of Business Law. The award is named for Jean Allard, the first woman to chair the Section. The award was presented at the Section luncheon at the 2008 Spring Meeting in Dallas, TX. The 2009 Award will be presented at the 2009 Spring Meeting in Vancouver, BC.2008 Award Recipient
The Section of Business Law honors
Rita W. Ross
with the 2008 Jean Allard Glass Cutter Awardfor her accomplishments and leadership
in creating opportunities for women.
Nomination Guidelines
The nominee should be a woman who:
- has made significant contributions to the profession and the Section of Business Law
- has achieved professional excellence in her field and demonstrated a dedication to the work of the Section; and
- has worked to advance opportunities for other women in the profession and the Section.
Past Honorees
- 2008 Rita W. Ross
- 2007 Linda J. Rusch
- 2006 Dixie L. Johnson
- 2005 Lynne B. Barr
- 2004 Linda C. Quinn
- 2003 Elizabeth S. Stong
- 2002 Linda C. Hayman
- 2001 Mary Beth Clary
- 2000 Renie Yoshida Grohl
- 1999 Mary Ann Hynes
- 1998 Barbara Mendel Mayden
- 1997 Lizabeth A. Moody
- 1996 Corinne Cooper
- 1995 Amy Boss
- 1994 Fe Morales Marks
- 1993 Jean Allard
