Marygold Melli Award
The Marygold Melli Achievement Award was established in 1994 by the Legal Association for Women. Each year it recognizes and celebrates an outstanding individual in Wisconsin who has made substantial contributions to the interests of women in the law, has achieved professional excellence, and has contributed significantly to the eradication of gender bias in the legal system. The award honors Marygold (Margo) Shire Melli, Professor Emerita at the University of Wisconsin Law School, a distinguished teacher, prolific scholar, parent of four children and contributor to her profession and her community. Professor Melli passed away on January 6, 2018.
Nominations must be submitted by May 23, 2025. Submissions should be sent to: Erin Rome (rome@pdbusinesslaw.com) and Emily Cunningham (emily@forwardlegalservices.com).
The award recognizes a person of professional excellence who has made significant contributions to women in the law by:
· advancing the interests of women members of the legal profession;
· promoting improvements in the administration of justice;
· promoting equality and social justice for all people;
· promoting the rights of women in society; and
· improving relations between the legal profession and the public.
Past recipients of the award include Marie Stanton, Linda Roberson, Prof. Asifa Quraishi-Landes, Mary Beth Keppel, Kristine Euclide, Hon. Margaret Vergeront, Judy Schwaemle, Gretchen Viney, Hon. Ann Walsh Bradley, Marsha Mansfield, Betsy Abrahamson, Prof. Carin Clauss, Hon. Angela Bartell, Hon. Burnie Bridge, Eunice Gibson, Pamela Barker, Susan Steingass, Prof. Louise Trubek, Prof. June Weisberger, Diane Greenley, Hon. Barbara Crabb, Hon. Shirley Abrahamson, Hon. JoAnne Kloppenberg, Mary Lou Munts, Ruth Doyle, Tamara Packard, Prof. Mary Prosser, Diane Welsh, and Prof. Erin Barbato.
Please contact Emily Cunningham if you have any questions about the award or the nomination process.