Criminal Justice Section Martin B. Adelman Memorial Award

To honor a lawyer or judge whose remarkable career has contributed to the betterment of the legal profession. Judges, administrators, attorneys or defendants may be nominated. The award is named for the late Martin B. Adelman, a highly respected attorney and brilliant advocate, who served as Chair of the Criminal Justice Section from 1991-1993, and passed away earlier this year. Marty passionately represented the interests of his clients, while always adhering to the highest standards of ethics.

Nomination deadline: TBA

Application coming soon.

The award will be presented during the Criminal Justice Section’s Virtual Annual Meeting program in January 2022.

Questions? Please contact Amy Jasiewicz at: [email protected]

Award Recipients

  • Louis A. Molina, Deputy Commissioner Westchester County Department of Correction