The Milwaukee Bar Association is seeking nominations for three awards that will be given at the 2026 State of the Court Luncheon on October 1st. Each of the awards are listed below. Click on the title of the award to submit a nomination.

Pro Bono Publico Award

We are seeking nominees with a demonstrated commitment to working “for the public good” in each of the following categories: 1) individual attorney 2) law firm, organization, business or association and 3) law student. The MBA believes it is important to recognize members of the legal community who generously give their time and talent in support of pro bono services.


Pathfinder Award for Emerging Attorneys

The MBA recognizes demonstrated excellence by an emerging attorney in a law firm or other setting. Nominees must be members of the MBA and have been in practice ten years or less.


Community Development Award

The MBA recognizes an individual or organization that contributes to sustainable development, rights, equality, economic opportunity, and social justice, through the organization, education, and empowerment of people within the Greater Milwaukee Area. These works may be completed either inside or outside of the legal community.