Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award

2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Lisa Blue

With her late husband (and past AAJ President), Fred Baron, they built their firm into one of the largest environmental law firms in the country. In addition to her impressive legal practice, she maintains a private consultancy as a forensic psychologist and is a nationally renowned expert in jury selection.

For Lisa, AAJ’s work has always been pivotal to furthering the fights in the courtroom. As well as her legendary advocacy on behalf of her clients, her commitment to AAJ has been steadfast, helping to drive our mission forward.

She served as AAJ president in 2014. Moving to Washington D.C, she gave everything to the role and proved to be an incredibly effective advocate for our cause and our community.

Lisa has been there for AAJ time and time again, providing unprecedented financial support. She always answers the call, and her generosity has been nothing short of awe-inspiring.

About the Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an AAJ member of at least 20 years standing whose courtroom advocacy has, during a distinguished career, significantly advanced the rights of the wrongfully injured, and who by substantial service to AAJ and the trial bar, has significantly furthered the cause of justice and the mission of the Association.

Past Recipients

2023: Kathleen Nastri
2022: Brenda S. Fulmer
2021: Jayne Conroy and Paul Hanly, Jr.*
2020: Robert A. Clifford
2019: Michael P. Koskoff
2018: Richard Hailey
2017: Wayne Hogan
2016: Mark P. Robinson
2015: W. Mark Lanier
2014: Howard L. Nations
2013: Gerry L. Spence
2012: Elizabeth Cabraser
2011: O. Fayrell Furr, Jr.
2010: Ronald L. Motley
2009: Todd Smith
2008: Fred Baron
2007: Philip H. Corboy Sr.
2006: Ralph Cloar
2005: Phil Maher
2004: Kenneth Feinberg
2003: Roxanne B. Conlin
2002: Jim Kitchens
2001: Gregory Cusimano
2000: Russ Herman
1999: Kathleen Flynn Peterson
1998: Bob Gibbins

* honored posthumously