Awards

Start thinking about your nominations for the 2019 Vanguard Awards! Achievements are honored in the following categories... Read more

There are five separate award categories: Lifetime Achievement, Judge of the Year, Applicant Attorney of the Year, Defense Attorney of the Year, and Young Attorney of the Year. Read more

The V. Judson Klein Award is presented on an annual basis by the Taxation Section to a recipient in mid-career who is selected by the Executive Committee. Read more

The Joanne M. Garvey Award is presented on an annual basis by the Taxation Section to a recipient who is a senior member of the California tax bar selected by the Executive Committee.  RecipientYearEllen Aprill2024Erin M. Collins2023Robert Horwitz2022Charles P. Rettig2021Robin Klomparens2019Paul Zamolo2018Steven Toscher2017Hon. Marshall Whitley2016Martin A. Schainbaum2015Brian W. Toman2014A. Lavar Taylor2013Karen L. Hawkins2012Terry Cuff2011Prentiss Wilson2010Jeffrey A. Berstein2009Judge Maryann Cohen2008Avram Salkin2007George L. Damoose2006Richard A. Shaw2005Rufus V. Rhodes2004Jerry A. Kasner2003Melvin S. Spears2002Glenn L. Rigby2001Sean Flavin2000Bruce I. Hochman1999John S. Warren 1998Babette B. Barton1997Hart… Read more

The Benjamin F. Miller Award is presented on an annual basis by the Taxation Section to a recipient who is recognized as having outstanding achievement and contribution in the field of state and local taxation law. The recipient, who is selected by the Executive Committee of the Taxation Section, may be engaged in private practice, teaching, or government service in California. Read more

Past Recipients for the Solo and Small Firm Attorney of the Year Award Read more

Every year, the Public Law Section presents this award to recognize a public law practitioner who has provided outstanding service to the public and possesses an exemplary reputation in the legal community and the highest of ethical standards. In 2008, the Public Law Section named the award in honor of now-retired Chief Justice Ronald M. George in recognition of his distinguished career dedicated to serving the public and longtime support of the Section. Read more

Ellis Horvitz is a visionary and pioneer in civil appellate practice, universally known as “the dean of the California appellate bar.” Ellis’ deep involvement and noteworthy success in California civil appellate practice is widely known. Read more