In what was perhaps the best-attended local Law Day ceremony ever, three awards were presented to or in memory of local attorneys by the Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association on May 26.
The William H. Natcher award was presented posthumously in honor of Robert B. Hensley to Jan Hensley, his widow. In his remarks presenting the award, attorney Bart Darrell recalled Hensley's gregarious and giving spirit, his abilities as an attorney and mediator, and his four winning teams in the Barristers' Open.
The Gwyneth Davis Outstanding Public Service Award was presented to James D. "Jim" Harris, Jr. Harris, a veteran of the local bar, was recognized for his community spirit and many activities on behalf of charities for the poor. Attorney Robert Johnston made the presentation.
James R. Laramore was recognized with the Pro Bono Publico Award for taking a pair of referrals from Kentucky Legal Aid for clients who were just about on their last legs. Presenter Gayle Faulkner spoke of Laramore's unhesitating willingness to take on the cases and his effective representation of the clients.
Amy Milliken, Warren County Attorney, organized the perennial poster and essay contests, which are always well-received, and the Holy Trinity Elementary Choir provided patriotic entertainment at the start of the program organized by Bar President Cyndi Crocker.
The keynote speaker was Ed Monohan, who was introduced by Bowling Green's own Hon. John Minton, Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court. Monohan's talk focused on the representation of the unpopular criminal defendant as a pillar of the Bar's role in a just society.
A luncheon for Bar members and guests followed at 440 Main restaurant downtown.
--By Dick Downey
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