This award was established in memory and in special recognition of James B. Barlow, who served the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court as President, member of the Serjeant’s Inn, Master of the Bench and Emeritus Master of the Bench. As an Inn leader, James B. Barlow inspired joy and zest in legal advocacy as a service worthy of constant effort and learning by fostering and promoting ethics, civility, professionalism and legal skills. The recipients of this award have continued that tradition through demonstrated long and distinguished service to the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court as an Emeritus Master of the Bench.