The Justice Eugene A. Cook Professionalism Award is presented by the Houston Bar Association to a lawyer or judge who exemplifies the highest level of professionalism and legal ethics. A nominee must have demonstrated, by conduct and character, a longstanding commitment to professionalism and a record of exemplary service in the areas of professionalism, legal ethics, and legal excellence. The nominee must be a role model for younger or less experienced lawyers who make the bar proud of the legal profession. Lawyer nominees may be from a transactional or litigation practice, and nominees must be a member of the HBA.
The 2024 submission deadline has passed. Thank you for submitting your nominations. This year's recipient will be recognized at the HBA Annual Dinner on May 14. If you have questions, please contact HBA Marketing and Communications Director Maggie Martin at maggiem@hba.org.
Congratulations to the 2024 Justice Eugene A. Cook Award Winners!
Hon. Keith P. Ellison
Christopher L. Tritico
Previous recipients of the Justice Eugene A. Cook Professionalism Award
2018 – Justice Eugene A. Cook
2019 – Harry Reasoner, Fred Hagans
2020 – Kelly Frels
2021 – David J. Beck
2022 – Judge Edith H. Jones
2023 – Judge Lee H. Rosenthal and Reagan W. Simpson