AMERICAN INNS OF THE COURT NAMES HON. JUDITH CHIRLIN RECIPIENT OF PROFESSIONALISM AWARD

Hon. Judith C. Chirlin, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge was recognized by the American Inns of Court with its 2008 Ninth Circuit Professionalism Award. The Award is presented annually "to honor a senior practicing lawyer or judge whose life and practice display sterling character and unquestioned integrity, coupled with ongoing dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession." The organization also noted that Judge Chirlin is "known moreover for her work around the world in support of the Rule of Law. From Eastern Europe, including Latvia, Bulgaria, the Republic of Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Georgia and Russia; Central America; South America, including Chile Peru and Ecuador, and the Middle East, she has taught, lectured, and mentored. The capstone of all of that perhaps has been her work in support of re-establishing the judiciary in war-torn Iraq."

The Seventh Circuit's Professionalism Award went to Circuit Judge Ilana Rovner.