Jim Robie Professionalism and Civility Award

The Jim Robie Professionalism and Civility Award is given annually by the Litigation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association at the Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon to commemorate the professionalism and civility exemplified by the Litigation Section’s former Chair, Jim Robie.  Not only was Jim Robie an accomplished trial lawyer, he was a consummate professional who embraced civility and service to the bar and the civil justice system. 

Jim was a tremendous supporter of the Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon and was tireless in his efforts to encourage collegiality between the Bench and the Bar, and push for a positive working relationship between them.  Jim loved being a lawyer and his enthusiasm for his career and life was infectious.  The Jim Robie Professionalism and Civility Award is given to a Los Angeles trial lawyer, whose career demonstrates those same qualities of professionalism, civility, service, enthusiasm and collegiality.

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Walter M. Yoka accepts the
2025 Jim Robie Professionalism and Civility Award