ILR Celebrates the 2022 Legal Reform Champions

ILR hosted its Summit 2022 Law, Policy, & Politics on Wednesday, November 2. The event brought together business leaders, legal experts, and public officials to discuss current litigation trends impacting the legal reform community.

At Summit 2022, ILR presented three Legal Reform Awards recognizing the important contributions of those who work to promote a more balanced legal landscape around the world.

Outstanding Organization Award

The Civil Justice Association of California received the Outstanding Organization Award in recognition of its leadership on state reform initiatives in a state with a highly problematic legal environment.

Nathan Morris, ILR’s senior vice president of legal reform advocacy, and Kyla Christoffersen Powell, President and CEO of the Civil Justice Association of California.

Pictured left to right: Nathan Morris, ILR’s senior vice president of legal reform advocacy, and Kyla Christoffersen Powell, President and CEO of the Civil Justice Association of California.

Legal Reform Champion Award

Jim Harris, President of Harris, Deville & Associates, received the Legal Reform Champion Award in appreciation of his key role in improving the business litigation climate in Louisiana and across the country as one of ILR’s most long-standing partners.

Nathan Morris, ILR’s senior vice president of legal reform advocacy, and Cary Roberts with the Louisiana Coalition for Common Sense. Cary accepted the Legal Reform Champion Award on behalf of Jim Harris, President of Harris, Deville & Associates.

Pictured left to right: Nathan Morris, ILR’s senior vice president of legal reform advocacy, and Cary Roberts with the Louisiana Coalition for Common Sense. Cary accepted the Legal Reform Champion Award on behalf of Jim Harris, President of Harris, Deville & Associates.

International Affairs Award

Christiaan Weiland, director of public affairs at Weiland Public Affairs, received the International Affairs Award for his strategic advisory in politics, business, and public affairs in support of ILR’s international initiatives.

Pictured left to right: Scévole de Cazotte, ILR’s senior vice president of international initiatives, and Christiaan Weiland, the director of public affairs at Weiland Public Affairs.

We are proud to honor these individuals and organizations for their tireless efforts to advocate for reforms that protect businesses in an overly litigious environment and contribute to a fairer civil justice system.