The Delaware State Bar Association selected Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell partner R. Judson Scaggs Jr. to be the recipient of its 2019 Distinguished Mentoring Award, Morris Nichols announced.

The award is presented to a Delaware lawyer or judge who acts as a role model for other Delaware lawyers through mentorship.

Scaggs is set to receive the award at the DSBA 2019 Awards Luncheon on Dec. 10.

At Morris Nichols, Scaggs handles corporate litigation and other business disputes and is a member of the firm's pro bono committee.

He is chair of the DSBA lawyer assistance committee and provides pro bono work through the Delaware Volunteer Legal Services Program.