The Chicago Bar Association honored the recipients of the its 2019 Dickerson Awards at a luncheon Tuesday at the Standard Club. Two lawyers and a Cook County judge were honored by The Chicago Bar Association as this year’s Earl Burrus Dickerson Award recipients. The award, established in honor of the late Earl B. Dickerson, the first African-American to receive a law degree from the University of Chicago, is presented to lawyers and judges who have fought for justice and equality throughout their legal careers.
Maurice Grant, principal at Grant Law LLC, Langdon D. Neal, managing member and owner of Neal & Leroy LLC, and Circuit Judge Sophia H. Hall were recognized Tuesday at a Standard Club luncheon. During their remarks, each recipient recognized those who helped them along the way, including family, friends, business partners and past Dickerson award winners. Read More>>