The Lee Samis Award of Excellence, named for the founding President of CDL, recognizes exceptional contributions and/or achievements by members of CDL: to the legal profession in general; or to jurisprudence in Canada on the law of insurance; or to law or development of the law of insurance in Canada; or a significant law-related benefit to CDL and/or the insurance industry.
The Richard B Lindsay QC Exceptional Young Lawyer Award recognizes exceptional contributions by a Young Lawyer member of CDL: to the legal profession in general; or to jurisprudence in Canada; or to Canadian Defence Lawyers and its membership; or service to the community at large.
The Philippa G. Samworth Award for Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession recognizes a commitment to advocating the inclusion and promotion of women in the legal profession, fostering women’s initiatives and promoting positive mentoring relationships.
Please consider nominating your colleagues for these prestigious honours.