The Justice Ruby Kless Sondock Award is presented by the Houston Bar Association to a woman lawyer or judge for exceptional achievement and leadership in the law. This award recognizes a record of outstanding accomplishments by a woman attorney. The award was established in 2019 and is named in honor of Justice Sondock, the first recipient, who was a trailblazer in the legal profession as the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court of Texas and the first woman District Court Judge in Harris County. A nominee must have demonstrated, by conduct and character, a record of exceptional service as a role model, mentor, and advocate in the legal profession, and a lifelong commitment to professionalism. 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 Ruby Kless Sondock Award Winner!
Hon. Carolyn Dineen King
Previous recipients of the Justice Ruby Kless Sondock Award
2019 - Justice Ruby Kless Sondock
2020 – Lynne Liberato, Hon. Alice Oliver-Parrott
2021 – Susan L. Bickley
2022 – Chief Justice Tracy Christopher
2023 – Ann Ryan Robertson