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Chief Justice Martha Walters Award

The Lane County Chapter created the Chief Justice Martha Walters Award in 2019 to recognize Lane County attorneys who have demonstrated leadership in the pursuit of equal justice for all. The recipient of this award is a person who has transformed the law through advocacy to create or encourage equal opportunities for individuals facing obstacles to achievement and whose innovative approach to workplace culture or mentoring promoted advancement in the legal profession for all. It is named after the first woman Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court.

The 2025 award luncheon is November 21 in Eugene.

Award Recipients:
2019: Justice Martha Walters
2020: Hon. Debra K. Vogt
2021: Hon. Suzanne Chanti
2022: Raquel Hecht
2023: Tina Stupasky
2024: Shaun McCrea


Lane County Women Lawyers is pleased to announce the recipient of its 7th Annual Chief Justice Martha Walters Award, Jodie Mooney!