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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