2024 Annual Bar Association Award Winners

Congratulations to all our 2024 award winners! As a reminder, the 2024 Annual Meeting is back in-person at the Providence Convention Center on Thursday, June 13th and Friday, June 14th. 

We will be recognizing the following awards at the Annual Awards Reception on Thursday, June 13th at 4:30 pm in the Rotunda immediately following the last seminar.


The Award Reception is FREE and open to all Bar members.

Ralph P. Semonoff Award for Professionalism

John Foley, Esq. 

Victoria M. Almeida Servant Leader Award

Armando E. Batastini, Esq.

Pro Bono Publico Award

Samantha McCarthy, Esq.

Pro Bono Publico Award

Eileen O’Shaughnessy, Esq.

Continuing Service Award

Michael A. Castner, Esq.

DEI Trailblazer Award

Etie-Lee Schaub, Esq.

Lauren E. Jones, Esq.

Bar Journal Writing Award

Amy H. Goins, Esq.

Lauren E. Jones, Esq.

Bar Journal Writing Award

Joelle C. Rocha, Esq.

Don't miss this opportunity to honor the outstanding achievements of our legal community! As we raise a toast to their remarkable contributions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for catching up with colleagues and friends.

Florence K. Murray Award

Hon. Richard A. Licht

We will be recognizing the Florence K. Murray Award at the Annual Meeting Luncheon on Friday, June 14th at 12:00 pm in Ballroom B/C.


Please note, this is a ticketed event. Members interested in attending can purchase tickets online when registering, or by calling 401-421-5740 if only interested in purchasing lunch tickets.


We will also honor our colleagues in grateful recognition of 50 years of outstanding service to the legal profession and the Rhode Island Bar Association.

The list of honorary members can be found below:

Charles J. Ajootian, Esq.

Deborah D. Benik, Esq.

John J. Bevilacqua, Esq.

Paul C. Borges, Esq.

Joseph P. Carroll, Esq.

Joseph V. Cavanagh Jr., Esq.

Andrew J. Chlebus, Esq.

Carmine J. D'Ellena, Esq.

Ronald A. Dwight, Esq.

Donald G. Elbert Jr., Esq.

Robert J. Fallon, Esq.

Jules Gelade, Esq.

Lawrence L. Goldberg, Esq.

Kevin A. Hackman, Esq.

Kevin M. Hayes, Esq.

Patrick O. Hayes Jr., Esq.

Barry J. Kusinitz, Esq.

Bruce A. Leach, Esq.

E. Hans Lundsten, Esq.

John A. MacFadyen III, Esq.

Mark S. Mandell, Esq.

Anthony R. Marciano, Esq.

Hon. John E. McCann, III

W. Terrence Mooney, Esq.

Domenic A. Mosca Jr., Esq.

Carol E. Najarian, Esq.

Michael B. Nulman, Esq.

James A. O'Leary, Esq.

Robert D. Parrillo, Esq.

Joseph H. Parys, Esq.

R. Daniel Prentiss, Esq.

John G. Rallis, Esq.

Stephen M. Rappoport, Esq.

Patricia R. Recupero J.D., M.D.

David F. Reilly, Esq.

Charles T. Rennick Jr., Esq.

Hon. Hugo L. Ricci, Jr.

John H. Ruginski Jr., Esq.

Louis J. Saccoccio, Esq.

Paul F. Singer, Esq.

John L. Stevenson, Esq.

Alfred A. Veltri, Esq.

Spencer W. Viner, Esq.

Arlene M. Violet, Esq.

Alexander G. Walsh, Esq.

Charles D. Wick, Esq.

Richard B. Woolley, Esq.

Act fast—Friday's Annual Meeting Luncheon usually sells out, so be sure to secure your tickets now!

Congratulations again to

all the winners on their

outstanding accomplishments!

Online registration for the Annual Meeting closes on Friday, June 7th, at 5:00 pm. If you have not registered by June 7th, you must go to the walk-in registration desk. Early registration is strongly encouraged. We cannot guarantee seats or meals to anyone registering after the deadline. If you are registering for a luncheon only, please call the RIBA office at (401) 421-5740 to complete your registration.


Register Today!

Annual Meeting Brochure
 Annual Meeting Registration

If you require special accommodations, please let the CLE office know at cle@ribar.com or by calling (401) 421-5740 by May 30th, 2024.


The RIBA assumes no responsibility for opinions, statements, and facts in any Annual Meeting program. Neither the opinions expressed in any program nor its content represent the official view of the Rhode Island Bar Association or the views of its members.

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