| Chief Justice Michael L. Douglas receives The Liberty Bell Award for 2011 |
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Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael L. Douglas, whose legal and judicial career has been marked by his dedication to ensuring access to justice for all, is the 2011 recipient of the Liberty Bell Award from the Clark County Law Foundation. The Law Foundation's Community Service Committee presented the Liberty Bell Award to Chief Justice Douglas at the Clark County Bar Association luncheon on May 12. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, who was the keynote speaker, made the presentation. “I appreciate the recognition of my public service from the Clark County Bar Association,” Chief Justice Douglas said. “Helping others is what the practice of law is really about. Many of my fellow members of the bar understand that and provide services to those in need without recompense or even pats on the back.”“Public service is a gift and the reward we get for doing for others outweighs other remuneration,” Chief Justice Douglas said. Clark County Bar Association Board Member and Community Service Committee member Linda Bullen said she was excited that a jurist dedicated to serving the community through law-related education was the Liberty Bell recipient. "In addition to being an outstanding jurist, Justice Michael Douglas has, for decades, made innumerable contributions to the Nevada Law Foundation, the Nevada State Bar, the National Bar Association, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, youth education endeavors and has fought tirelessly against domestic violence,: Ms. Bullen said. “The CCLF is proud to honor him as this year's winner of the Liberty Bell award." The Liberty Bell Award presentation is inspired by the American Bar Association's Law Day events. The award, which is an annual activity for CCLF's Community Service Committee, honors a member of the local legal community who: Promotes a better understanding of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights;
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