The Daily Report announced Monday the recipients of its Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Leaders awards and the finalists for its Attorney of the Year awards.

They will be recognized in special editorial sections in June and at a June 29 Professional Excellence event that will also honor the individuals and organizations selected for “On the Rise,” Litigation Department of the Year, In-House Department of the Year and GC Impact awards.

The Attorney of the Year award goes to the lawyer who in 2016 had the biggest impact on the law or the Georgia legal community, or did the most to advance the cause of justice. The finalists are