silver-trophyThe Lifetime Achievement Award isn't for the lawyer who notches an occasional outstanding year but for the professional who does it year in and year out. Our winners have made an impact on the legal community and the practice of law over an entire career.

The New York Law Journal congratulates:

Max W. Berger, partner, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann

Michael Gerrard, senior counsel, Arnold & Porter

Bennett L. Gershman, distinguished professor of law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

Robert L. Haig, partner, Kelley Drye & Warren

Cathy Kaplan, retired former partner, Sidley Austin

Scott E. Mollen, partner, Herrick, Feinstein

Rosalyn Richter, senior counsel, Arnold & Porter

Anthony A. Scarpino Jr., partner, Dorf & Nelson

Thomas F. Segalla, founding partner, Goldberg Segalla

Michelle Weston, Associate Justice of the Appellate Term, Second Department, Supreme Court of the State of New York

The winners will be recognized in the New York Law Journal's upcoming Professional Excellence web presentation and honored Oct. 6th at the New York Legal Awards at Marriott Marquis in New York City. The event will feature numerous other awards, including Rising Stars, Distinguished Leaders, Litigation Departments of the Year, Innovation, Dealmakers, In-House Impact, Diversity Initiative and the announcement of our Attorney of the Year winner. For information about tickets and sponsorships for the event, please contact Andre Sutton at [email protected].