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2019 MTLA AWARDS
The recipients of MTLA's annual awards for excellence were announced at MTLA's virtual 2020 Annual Convention. 

(Links to video of awards - specific times for each award are noted below)

Trial Lawyer Of The Year Award (1:18:00)
Andrée Larose and Rob Farris-Olsen

For Outstanding Trial Advocacy

Career Achievement Award (1:01:00)
Tom Boland

For his enduring contributions to the law and the citizens of Montana.
For persistent representation of the “little guys” against corporate giants.
For his leadership and dogged determination in establishing, guiding
and energizing MTLA's political action committee.

Appellate Advocacy Award (49:30)
Allan M. McGarvey and Roger M. Sullivan Jr.

For Outstanding Appellate Advocacy

Outstanding New Lawyer Award (18:00)
Anne Sherwood

For professional excellence in trial practice and service to MTLA and Montana's citizens.

Al Smith Public Service Award (29:30)
The Miles City 32

For their selfless efforts and extraordinary courage in advocating for Montana children and victims of sexual abuse.

Citizen of the Year Award (31:35)
The plaintiff nurse representatives in the Turner case: Audrey Turner, Vicky Byrd, Jennifer Tanner, Linda Larsen, Paul Lee, Brandi Breth, Kate Houlihan, Barb Moser, Matt Larson and Dawn Sprinkle.

For their selfless efforts and courage in asserting and protecting the healthcare rights and benefits of Montana nurses and hospital workers.
 

Awards Criteria

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