This Wednesday, one of the most significant legal events of the year occurs in Phoenix; have you bought your ticket?

The Judge Learned Hand Awards luncheon is an annual event that honors a select few lawyers. And one of the lunch’s most endearing features is the fact that each honoree is introduced by a friend or colleague—each of whom crafts an introductory speech that is amazing in its own right (no pressure!).

For more information or to purchase tickets to this great event, contact Karolyn Kiburz at (480) 990-1887 or karolyn@mcsource.net.

And here is how the sponsor, the Arizona chapter of the American Jewish Committee, describes the honorees and the event:

The Arizona Region of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) will pay tribute to three outstanding legal professionals at its annual Judge Learned Hand Awards luncheon, on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix.

Howard R. Cabot, a partner with Perkins Coie, Barbara LaWall, the Pima County Attorney, and Lindsay N. Marshall, the Executive Director of the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, will be honored for their exceptional professional achievements and profound dedication to civic and philanthropic causes and organizations.

Commenting on this year’s honorees, Timothy J. Eckstein, chair of AJC’s Judge Learned Hand Awards luncheon, commented: “Howard, Barbara, and Lindsay embody the very best in our legal community. Their professional contributions help advance a more just society and their philanthropic efforts help shape a world in which human rights and human dignity are protected for all peoples.”

Over the course of its 107-year history, AJC has worked to safeguard minorities; fight terrorism, anti-Semitism, hatred and bigotry; pursue social justice; advance human dignity; support Israel’s right to exist in peace and security; defend religious freedom; and provide humanitarian relief to those in need. Through innovative programs, education, research, media outreach, and extensive diplomatic advocacy, AJC works to advance freedom, liberty, tolerance and mutual respect.