BASF’s Barristers Club presented its Tara L. Riedley Barristers Choice Award at the 30th Annual Judges Reception on July 23 to retired Justice James Lambden, California Court of Appeal.

Justice Lambden was recognized for his extraordinary efforts to educate and encourage young lawyers, In addition, the award recognizes his work done outside the courtroom in support of programs of the Barristers Club.

More than 250 members of the legal community, including fifty state and federal judges and their clerks, attended the event, which was held at the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Proceeds from the Judges Reception help the Barristers Club expand its efforts to serve the community through volunteering, mentoring of Bay Area students and increasing diversity in the legal profession.