Awards
2010-2011 Awards
Houston Association of Legal Professionals
Congratulates
the following winners at
Bosses Appreciation and Awards Night
(March 1, 2011)
President's Lifetime Achievement Award
Myra J. Miles, PLS
Scales of Justice
Judge Dion Ramos
Legal Professional of the Year
Kip Hall, ALS
Boss of the Year
Steve Mendel, Esq.
Member Award—Mentor
Patricia H. Phelps, PLS
Member Award—Inspiration
Helene L. Wood, PP, PLS, TSC-RE
2009-2010 Awards
Legal Professional of the Year
Myra J. Miles, PLS
Boss of the Year
Peter B. Wells, Esq.
Member Award--Inspiration
Vickie J. French, PP, PLS
Member Award--Mentor
Helene L. Wood, PP, PLS, TSC
2008-2009 Awards
Legal Professional of the Year
Cynthia M. Barrett, PP, PLS, TSC-CL
Boss of the Year
Danny J. Batchelor, Esq. (Shell Oil Company)
Member Award—Rookie
Nikkie Archie
Member Award—Inspiration
Linda Beem-Burns, PLS, TSC-CL
Member Award—Mentor
Peggy T. Kelsey, PLS
Scales of Justice Award
Judge Andrew L. Jefferson Jr. (posthumously)
Past Awards
February 14, 2006
David DeFranco, PLS was honored with the award of Legal Professional of the Year.
Attorney Robin C. Gibbs, was honored with the award of Houston Association of Legal Professionals' Boss of the Year for 2006-2007. Attorney Gibbs is with the law firm of Gibbs & Bruns, L.L.P., and is Susan Bishop-Brown's boss.
MEMBER AWARDS 2006-2007
Mentor Award was presented to Myra J. Miles, PLS, for her outstanding contributions as a role model; undaunted encouragement in the guiding and counseling of HALS members; significant contributions in advancing the goals of our trilevel association; and an exemplary image epitomized by professionalism.
Inspiration Award was presented to Patricia H. Phelps, PLS, for her continued enthusiasm and genuine pride in the profession and our association and inspiring others through example to be involved and motivated and to achieve their professional goals.
Rookie Awards were presented to Kip Hall, ALS and Sami Hartsfield, CP, ALS, for their outstanding willingness as new members to contribute time and talent to our association; generous and active participation in association activities; and the gracious acceptance of responsibility that promotes and advances the goals of HALS.
February 14, 2006
Marty Olson, PLS, TSC was honored with the award of Legal Professional of the Year.
David DeFranco's boss, Attorney Steve Susman, was honored with the award of Houston Association of Legal Professionals' Boss of the Year for 2005-2006. Attorney Susman is with the law firm of Susman Godfrey, L.L.P.
February 8, 2005
Sondra Heugatter, PP, PLS, TSC-CL, TSC-RE was honored with the award of Legal Professional of the Year.
David DeFranco's boss, Attorney Katie Sammons, was honored with the award of Houston Association of Legal Professionals' Boss of the Year for 2004-2005. Attorney Sammons is with the law firm of Susman Godfrey, L.L.P.
MEMBER AWARDS 2004-2005
Mentor Award was presented to Sondra Heugatter, PP, PLS, TSC-CL, TSC-RE, for her outstanding contributions as a role model; undaunted encouragement in the guiding and counseling of HALS members; significant contributions in advancing the goals of our trilevel association; and an exemplary image epitomized by professionalism.
Inspiration Award was presented to MARTY OLSON, PLS, TSC-RE, for her continued enthusiasm and genuine pride in the profession and our association and inspiring others through example to be involved and motivated and to achieve their professional goals.
Rookie Award was presented to LORENA SALAZAR, ALS, for her outstanding willingness as a new member to contribute time and talent to our association; generous and active participation in association activities; and the gracious acceptance of responsibility that promotes and advances the goals of HALS.
February 10, 2004
President-elect Char Blair, TSC was honored with the award of Legal Secretary of the Year.
Myra Miles's boss, Attorney Margaret Cox, was honored with the award of Houston Association of Legal Professionals' Boss of the Year for 2003-2004. Attorney Cox is with the lawfirm of Doyle, Restrepo, Harvin & Robbins, L.L.P.
MEMBER AWARDS 2003-2004
Mentor Award was presented to Patricia Phelps, PLS, for her outstanding contributions as a role model; undaunted encouragement in the guiding and counseling of HALS members; significant contributions in advancing the goals of our trilevel association; and an exemplary image epitomized by professionalism.
Inspiration Award was presented to Melissa Crockett, ALS, for her continued enthusiasm and genuine pride in the profession and our association and inspiring others through example to be involved and motivated and to achieve their professional goals.
Rookie Award was presented to Ereka Humphrey, ALS, and Peg Martin, PLS, TSC, for their outstanding willingness as new members to contribute time and talent to our association; generous and active participation in association activities; and the gracious acceptance of responsibility that promotes and advances the goals of HALS.
October 14, 2003
Judge Mark Davidson honored with Scales of Justice Award
The Houston ALP Scales of Justice Award recognizes the person who, during the fiscal year, improved access to justice, improved the quality of legal services, promoted the legal profession, and supported the Greater Houston community.
February 10, 2003
Partners at Schweinle, Parish & Lowerre, P.C., honored wih the Diamond Award.
When merited, the Houston Association of Legal Professionals presents an award to recognize and express its gratitude to an individual who is not a member, but who has contributed more than would be expected normally from a volunteer. While not necessarily given every year, it was presented in February 2003.
The DIAMOND AWARD was presented to William E. Schweinle Jr., Frank R. Parish, and William G. Lowerre, who possess those timeless qualities and who have made significant contributions of time and effort, without compensation, to provide assistance to our association. These individuals have demonstrated exemplary commitment in supporting our association, not only this year, but for more than twenty years.
MEMBER AWARDS 2002-2003
Mentor Award was presented to DEIDRA J. DANIELS, PP, PLS, CLA, TSC, for her outstanding contributions as a role model; undaunted encouragement in the guiding and counseling of HALS members; significant contributions in advancing the goals of our trilevel association; and an exemplary image epitomized by professionalism.
Inspiration Award was presented to RONDA SMITH, PLS, for her continued enthusiasm and genuine pride in the profession and our association and inspiring others through example to be involved and motivated and to achieve their professional goals.
Rookie Award was presented to SYLVIA BRUCHMAN, ALS, for her outstanding willingness as a new member to contribute time and talent to our association; generous and active participation in association activities; and the gracious acceptance of responsibility that promotes and advances the goals of HALS.