At the 2010 Awards of Excellence Luncheon, Columbus Bar Association President Elizabeth Watters will honor seven Columbus leaders for service to the community and the legal profession.

2010 Awards of Excellence honorees include:

Deborah J. Merritt, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law – Liberty Bell Award for her leadership and dedication to the principles of our democratic system of government by law.

Robert Clyde, Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation – Award of Merit for his service in the administration of justice and his distinguished legal services career.

Douglas S. Morgan, Hahn Loeser & Parks – Community Service Award for his contribution of time and effort in service to the central Ohio community.

Meredith K. Knueve, Bricker & Eckler – Community Service Award for her contribution of time and effort in service to the central Ohio community.

In addition, to the Awards of Excellence, the Bar will honor three individuals for their long history of distinguished service to the organization and their tireless work on the Pension Advisory Committee. The three individuals receiving this special honor are:

James A. Rutledge, Bricker & Eckler

Lloyd E. Fisher, Jr, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur

Michael P. Mahoney, Bailey Cavalieri

Story from the CBA website.