This special award was established in honor of the late Earl B. Dickerson who was an outstanding lawyer and among the first African-American members of The Chicago Bar Association. His life and professional career were devoted to the law and helping others gain equality and justice. In this spirit, The Chicago Bar Association established the Dickerson Award to recognize and honor minority lawyers and judges whose careers at the bar emulate the courage and dedication of Dickerson in making the law the key to justice for all in our society.

The Award will be presented virtually on February 24, 2022 at 12 noon.

The 2022 recipients of the Award are:
Honorable Andrea M. Buford
Illiinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

Please complete the below form and a link to the virtual celebration will be emailed to you prior to February 24th event.