The NYSBA Antitrust Law Section’s William T. Lifland Award is presented to antitrust practitioners in recognition of their contributions and accomplishments in the field of antitrust. The Service Award acknowledges those who throughout their professional careers have distinguished themselves as leading antitrust practitioners as well as serving the broader antitrust community in a leadership role. The Service Award is presented to the recipient by the Antitrust Law Section during the Section’s annual dinner in January.
Nomination Process
Nominations for the William T. Lifland Award may be submitted by email. There is no formal nomination form required. Please submit the nominee’s name along with a brief supporting statement outlining the nominee’s contributions and accomplishments in the field of antitrust and their service to the broader antitrust community.
The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2026.
Nominations may be submitted to Sharmin Woodall at swoodall@nysba.org and Wesley Powell at wpowell@willkie.com
Date Presented: January Annual Meeting
Prize Awarded: Tiffany Clock
WILLIAM T. LIFLAND AWARD RECIPIENTS
1997 – William T. Lifland
1998 – Irving Scher
1999 – Milton Handler
2000 – Eleanor M. Fox
2001 – Barry J. Brett
2003 – David Boies
2004 – Lloyd Constantine
2005 – Pamela Jones Harbour
2006 – Alan J. Weinschel
2007 – Martha E. Gifford
2008 – Barbara Anthony
2009 – Robert L. Hubbard
2010 – Steven M. Edwards
2011 – Ilene Knable Gotts
2012 – Stephen D. Houck
2013 – Molly S. Boast
2014 – Jay L. Himes
2015 – Bruce J. Prager
2016 – William H. Rooney
2017 – Harry First
2018 – Professor Edward D. Cavanagh
2019 – Stacey A. Mahoney
2020 – Saul P. Morgenstern
2021 – Patricia L. Jannaco
2022 – Michael L. Weiner
2023 – Steven Tugander
2024 – Elinor R. Hoffmann
2025 – Elai Katz
2026 – Barbara J. Hart