Justice Albert Tate Jr. Award Past Recipients
Established in 1986, this is LACDL’s highest honor. Named for Justice Albert Tate Jr., who served on both the Louisiana Supreme Court and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the award recognizes extraordinary contributions to Louisiana’s criminal justice system and steadfast dedication to constitutional principles. It celebrates those whose careers reflect the integrity, intellect, and commitment to justice that defined Justice Tate’s legacy.
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1986 - Camille Gravel |
1987 - Millard Farmer |
1988 - Sam D’Amico |
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1989 - F. Irvin Dymond |
1990 - John A. Dixon |
1991 - George W. Pugh |
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1992 - Judge Calvin Johnson |
1993 - Gerald H. Goldstein |
1994 - Samuel S. Dalton |
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1995 - Sister Helen Prejean |
1996 - Judge James L. Dennis |
1997 - Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. |
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1998 - Julian R. Murray, Jr. |
1999 - Judge H. Ginger Berrigan |
2000 - James E. Boren |
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2001 - Robert Glass |
2002 - Lennie F. Perez |
2003 - Tom Lorenzi |
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2004 - Clive Stafford Smith |
2005 - Phyllis Mann |
2006 - Denny LeBoeuf |
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2007 - Walt Sanchez |
2008 - Henry Walker |
2009 - Jean Faria |
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2010 - Tony Champagne |
2011 - Lisa Wayne |
2012 - John DiGiulio |
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2013 - Nick Trenticosta |
2014 - James Looney |
2015 - Derwyn Bunton |
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2016 - Rebecca Hudsmith |
2017 - S. Christie Smith IV |
2018 - Robert Toale |
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2019 - G. Ben Cohen |
2020 - Rob McDuff |
2021 - Gary Clements |
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2022 - Billy Sothern |
2023 - Blythe Taplin |
2024 - Sarah O’Brien |
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2025 - Rick Schroeder |
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