Each year, State’s Attorney Foxx presents the C.F. Stradford Awards in recognition of Black History Month. This award honors judges, lawyers, and community leaders who best represent the values exemplified through the work of attorney Cornelius Francis Stradford. Throughout his career, Mr. Stradford demonstrated an unrelenting commitment to social justice and a dedication to opening doors and removing barriers for future African-American lawyers. Among his many achievements, Mr. Stradford was a trailblazing civil rights attorney and argued the landmark case of Hansberry et al. v. Lee before the United States Supreme Court. He also co-founded both the Cook County Bar Association and the National Bar Association, leading to more diversity and inclusion in the legal field.
If you would like to nominate someone for the 2021 C.F. Stradford Awards, you can find the nominating form here.
Past Honorees
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