2012 Accipiter Award
Fenwick's Recognition of Outstanding Service in the Legal Professio


Founded in 1997 in honor of Reverend Joseph Hren, O.P., a longtime teacher of Latin at Fenwick, the Accipiter is a prestigious Award meaning "hawk" which is given to a deserving recipient working in the legal profession. The Accipiter Award ceremony is held annually at the Union League Club of Chicago.


Congratulations to the 2012 Accipiter Award Recipient:

Hon. John E. Morrissey '60
Judge
Circuit Court Cook County 1983-2005
Assistant Cook County State's Attorney
Assistant Cook County Public Defender

B.S., Loyola University
J.D., John Marshall University

The Accipiter Award Luncheon will be held on May 11, 2012 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the Union League Club of Chicago.

Tickets are $50 per person, $500 per table.  Online registration is CLOSED.  If you would like to attend the luncheon, please RSVP to Linda Manering.

Accipiter Award Recipients
2011 - Charles W. "Chip" Mulaney, Jr. '67
2010 - Hon. Daniel J. Kelley '71
2009 - Thomas Mengler '71
2008 - Kevin Durkin '73
2007 - Gov. Pat Quinn '67
2006 - William Martin '54
2005 - Tim Rooney '75
2004 - Michael J. Hayes, Sr.
2003 - Thomas H. Morsch '49
2002 - Robert J. Cooney, Jr. '70
2001 - John J. Gearen, Jr. '61
2000 - James Carey '61
1999 - James Alesia '53*
1998 - Louis Garippo '48
1997 - Bernard Judge '57

*deceased

Accipiter Nomination Form