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Pillars of the Bar


In order to promote participation in supporting the Foundation, the PCBA and the Foundation have recognized the following lawyers who throughout their careers have significantly distinguished themselves in the practice of law, in their professional and community activities and in the example they have set to which others can aspire:


Class of 2005

Frederick W. Allen

Lyle W. Allen

Robert G. Day, Sr.

Homer W. Keller

Robert A. McCord

Gene A. Peterson

William L. Rutherford

Joseph Z. Sudow

Donald F. Vonachen
Class of 2010

John E. “Jack” Cassidy, Jr.

Hon. Richard E. Eagleton

Jordan A. Fifield

J. Martin Lawless

Robert H. Miller

Hon. E. Michael O’Brien

John C. “Parky” Pankhurst

Harry H. Sonnemaker, Jr.
Class of 2015

Hon. William V. Altenberger

Jay H. Janssen

Hon. Joe Billy McDade

Hon. Mary W. Mcdade

Gary T. Rafool

John A. Slevin

Hon. Calvin R. Stone

Thomas H. Trager

Walter W. Winget

Hon. William H. Young
Class of 2020

Michael R. Hasselberg

R. Michael Henderson

Timothy J. Howard

Robert H. Jennetten (posthumously)

Rex K. Linder

The Honorable Michael M. Mihm

John P. Nicoara

Kent A. Noble

John R. Pusey

Dennis R. Triggs