Luke Soules Award
About The Award

THE LUTHER (LUKE) H. SOULES III AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW

The Luther (Luke) Soules III Award is presented in January of each year by the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas, at the Litigation Update Institute. The award is given to an attorney who embodies excellence in the practice of the law and exemplary service to the State Bar. It is designed to recognize Texas legal practitioners who demonstrate outstanding professionalism and community impact.

Luther (Luke) Soules, III, was the first recipient. Past honorees include Jim Coleman, Dicky Grigg, the Honorable Royal Furgeson, Kim Askew, George W. Bramblett Jr., Eduardo Rodriguez Jr., Stephen L. Tatum, David J. Beck, James L. Branton, Jim Harrington, Claude Decloux, Harper Estes, the Honorable Eva Guzman, and Talmage Boston.

Selection Criteria and Rules
The nominee should embody the following:

  • Demonstrated commitment to equal justice under law.
  • Conduct promoting the rule of law.
  • Outstanding examples of professionalism.
  • One or more significant contributions to the community as a result of legal representation or service to the State Bar.

The nominee must be an attorney admitted to practice law in the State of Texas for a minimum of 10 years and be in good standing with the Bar.

The nominee cannot appear on a ballot in a contested race for elected office in the same year as nominated for the award.

The nominee cannot currently serve as a member of the Litigation Section Council of the State Bar of Texas.

Nomination Application Information:

The nominator should provide the following information:

  • Name, address, telephone number, and email for nominator and nominee.
  • Provide (either in curriculum vitae or in a one-page synopsis) the following information about the nominee:
    • Schools attended (degrees, honors)
    • Professional affiliations
    • Published works and legal presentation
    • Other background information
  • One-page explanation stating the reasons why the nominator believes the nominee should be selected to receive the award, again in light of the selection criteria:
    • Demonstrated commitment to equal justice under law.
    • Conduct promoting the rule of law.
    • Outstanding examples of professionalism.
    • Community impact as a result of the practice law.
    • One or more significant contributions to the community where they reside, the State of Texas, or on a national level, as a result of legal representation.

Nominations will be reviewed by a select committee chosen by the chair of the Litigation Section. Nominations must be submitted by December 1, 2023. The recipient will be notified by December 10, 2023 and is encouraged to attend the 2024 Litigation Update Institute on January 18-19, in Austin, to receive the award. 

Nominations are emailed to The Person Designated By The Committee Chair. For this year’s award, it will be Christine L. Stetson.
 
 

Past Recipients:
Talmage Boston - 2022
Hon. John G. Browning - 2022
Hon. Eva Guzman - 2021
Harper Estes - 2020
Claude Ducloux - 2019
Jim Harrington - 2018
James L. Branton - 2017
David J. Beck - 2016
Stephen L. Tatum – 2015
Eduardo Rodriguez – 2014
George W. Bramblett Jr. – 2013
Kim Askew – 2012
Hon. Royal Furgeson – 2011
Dicky Grigg – 2010
James E. Coleman Jr. – 2009
Luther (Luke) H. Soules III – 2008

 


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