Liberty Bell Award

Recognizes non-lawyers for outstanding contributions in encouraging respect for the law and courts.

Criteria

upholds the rule of law
contributes to good government in the community
stimulates a sense of civic responsibility
encourages respect for the law and the courts

Eligibility

non-lawyer in the New Orleans area
persons holding or seeking elective office are ineligible
previous recipients are ineligible

Nominations Deadline

March 15th of each year (Nominations received after deadline will be considered for the following year’s award.) To submit a nomination, please email Helena Henderson or fax the nomination to (504) 525-6549.

Award Presentation Date

The award is presented at Law Day in early May of each year.

Previous Recipients

Ruby Bridges
Juan D. Barnes, Sr., NOPD
Hon. Corinne “Lindy” Claiborne Boggs
Theophile A. Duroncelet
Col. Terry J. Ebbert, USMC (Ret.)
Maureen J. Goodly, CASA
H. Eustis Reily
Maria Yiannopoulos
Rachel Piercey
Anthony Gagliano