Trustees of Freedom Lifetime Award Award Recipients
Trustees of Freedom Lifetime Award Past Recipients
This award honors a lifetime of extraordinary service to the cause of justice and the right to counsel. It recognizes those whose careers reflect unwavering dedication to defending the accused, strengthening the public defense system, and advancing fairness within Louisiana’s criminal justice landscape. Recipients have demonstrated exceptional skill, compassion, and leadership—leaving a lasting mark on the defense community and the clients they’ve served.
| 2007 - James "Jim" Looney | 2008 - Raymond Cannon & John Simmons | 2009 - Ken Rodenbeck & Kendall Green |
| 2011 - Louis Scott | 2012 - G. Paul Marx | 2013 - Clay Carroll |
| 2016 - Harry Fontenot | 2019 - Michael Courteau | 2020 - Gary Clements |
| 2021 - Mike Mitchell | 2022 - Letita Parker Davis | 2023 - Lester Gauthier |
| 2024 - Harry Fontenot | 2025 - Rebecca Hudsmith |
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