AYLA Honors Award Winners

AYLA board of directors has recognized members of our community for three prestigious awards. These local winners will be submitted to Texas Young Lawyers Association as nominees for the corresponding statewide awards.

The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recognizes a young lawyer who has demonstrated professional proficiency, service to the profession, and service to the community. This year’s winner is Armin Salek.

Armin Salek, 2020-21 AYLA Outstanding Young Lawyer honoree

The Mentor Award recognizes an attorney who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to mentoring young lawyers in the legal community. This year’s winner is Ben Dower.

Ben Dower, 2020-21 AYLA Mentor Award honoree.

The Liberty Bell Award recognizes one outstanding non-lawyer in Texas who has made the most selfless contribution to his or her community to strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of justice by instilling better understanding and appreciation of the law. This year’s winner is Matthew Hinsley and his team from Austin Classical Guitar.

(clockwise) Matt Hinsley, Ciyadh Wells, Jeremy Osborne (with the guitar), and Travis Marcum—all part of the Austin Classical Guitar team.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination and to those who serve our community, whether you are loudly recognized or quietly appreciated. AL