15 www.loubar.org August 2024 Members on the move Judge David P. Bowles (Ret.) MEDIATION SERVICES • Probate • Estate JUDICIAL CONDUCT DEFENSE • 14 Years Judicial Experience • 9 Years Judicial Conduct Commission Vaughn Petitt Legal Group, PLLC [email protected] 502-243-9797 Vince Aprile, who practices law with Lynch, Cox, Gilman and Goodman, has been reappointed to the editorial board of Criminal Justice magazine, the quarterly publication of the American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section. Aprile has been a member of the magazine’s editorial board for well over 30 years (1989-2012, 2014-present) and twice has served as its chair (2005-09, 1991-93). He continues as the author of his column, Criminal Justice Matters, a regular feature of the magazine (1992 to present). His latest column is Judicial Recusal and the Duty to Disclose, which will appear in the Fall 2024 issue. Aprile was also recently reappointed as co-chair of the Ethics Advisory Commit- tee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL), a position he has held since 2010. The Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) recently elected two Stites & Harbison attorneys to leadership roles in the Intellectual Property (IP) Law Section. Mandy Wilson Decker was elected Chair of the IP Law Section while Donovan D. Gibbs II was elected Vice Chair of the section. Both attorneys will serve a one-year term. Decker is a Member (Partner) of the firm based in Louisville and Lexington, Ky. She is a Registered Patent Attorney. Her practice focuses on intellectual property protection strategy, including counseling clients on infringement, validity and patentability, transfer of intellectual property, patent draft- ing and patent prosecution. Gibbs is an intellectual property attorney based in Louisville. His practice focuses on counseling clients in litigation and transactional matters involv- ing intellectual property. He assists clients with the selection, adoption, registration and protection of their trademarks as well as registration of copyrights. He also assists clients with a variety of transactional issues including those related to licensing of copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks and other intellectual property rights. n Aprile Decker Gibbs Know a Luminary of our Legal Community? Nominate them for an LBA Award! The LBA is seeking nominations for its highest honors—the annual LBA Awards. Each year, we recognize our members who personify the best of our legal community with their work and professionalism. Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Read below for a description of each award and how you can make a nomination. Justice Martin E. Johnstone Special Recognition Award This award is the highest recognition bestowed upon an LBA member for outstanding par- ticipation and partnership within the legal community. An individual deserving of this award has made a significant impact in the Louisville community through professional or volunteer efforts and exemplifies what it means to be a lawyer. Judge Benjamin F. Shobe Civility & Professionalism Award Individuals receiving this award have consis- tently demonstrated adherence to the highest standards of civility, honesty and courtesy in their dealings with clients, opposing parties and counsel, the courts and the general public. They have shown sustained excellence through leadership in the profession. Robert & Frank E. Haddad Jr. Young Lawyer Award Nominees for this award must have been practicing as a trial lawyer—either criminal or civil—for less than five years. Nominees must demonstrate an ability to handle complex or unusual trials or appeals and they must have garnered the respect and admiration of the judiciary and of their colleagues. Judge of the Year Award This award is presented to a member of the judiciary who has shown judicial integrity and professionalism. A nominee for this award has contributed to the community by volunteering in civic organizations to help promote the im- age of the legal profession and has established a reputation for integrity, scholarship and professionalism. Paul G. Tobin Pro Bono Service Award This award recognizes the work of LBA members who have unselfishly given time to improve the quality of society through their legal work. Worthy nominees will be LBA members who helped deliver legal services to the disadvantaged through a pro bono pro- gram or cause. Daniel M. Alvarez Champion for Justice Award This award is given to a lawyer demonstrating a strong devotion to serving underrepresented individuals or groups by giving a legal voice to those who would otherwise be voiceless. These groups include, but are not limited to, the His- panic and Latino communities, documented and undocumented immigrants, the LGBTQ community, incarcerated juveniles and indigent criminal defendants. Judge Richard A. Revell Family Law Award This award is presented to attorneys who have been in the forefront of new developments in the practice of family law. They have exhibited dedication to families and children through work both inside and outside the courtroom. Award recipients have made significant contri- butions to public service in the area of family law and have demonstrated innovation in the performance of their duties. To Submit a Nomination To nominate a deserving candidate, please submit a letter including the following: • Your nominee’s name and the award for which you are nominating them. • Detailed information about how they meet the specific award’s criteria. • Information about the nominee’s service to the LBA and the community. • Any other additional details that will assist the committee in its deliberations. • Both your and your nominee’s contact infor- mation, address, phone number and e-mail. Nomination letters and information should be submitted either via e-mail to Kristen Miller at [email protected] or postal mail to: LBA Awards, Louisville Bar Association, 600 W. Main St., Ste. 110, Louisville, KY 40202. NOMINATIONS DUE BY WED., OCTOBER 9.
