The Linn Inn proudly recognizes its many distinguished members, including the following recipients of the American Inn of Court’s National Awards.

Award	Year	Recipient	Description
Sandra Day O’Connor Award	2011	Olivia T. Luk, Esq. (Olivia Luk Bedi)	The American Inns of Court established the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service to honor an American Inn of Court member in practice 10 or fewer years for excellence in public interest or pro bono activities.
Sherman Christensen Award	2011	Hon. Richard Linn	The A. Sherman Christensen Award is given in the name of the founder of the first American Inn of Court. It is bestowed upon a member of an American Inn of Court who at the local, regional, or national level, has provided distinguished, exceptional, and significant leadership to the American Inns of Court movement.
Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award	2015	Hon. James F. Holderman	The Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award for Professionalism and Ethics is given each year to recognize a person who has rendered exemplary service to the legal profession in the areas of professionalism, civility, and ethics.
American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Seventh Circuit	2021	Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly	The American Inns of Court Professionalism Awards are awarded each year, in participating federal circuits, to a lawyer or judge whose life and practice display sterling character and unquestioned integrity, coupled with ongoing dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession and the rule of law.
American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Federal Circuit	2022	Adam G. Kelly	The American Inns of Court Professionalism Awards are awarded each year, in participating federal circuits, to a lawyer or judge whose life and practice display sterling character and unquestioned integrity, coupled with ongoing dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession and the rule of law.
Judge Pallmeyer Best Mentor Triad Award	2026	Michael Werner John Bisbikis Sachin Patel	This award recognizes a Richard Linn American Inn of Court mentoring group that exemplifies the American Inns of Court pillars of Mentorship, Professionalism, Ethics, Civility, and Excellence through meaningful engagement and relationship-building throughout the program year. This award honors a mentor triad that demonstrates a sustained commitment to fostering the growth and success of its members through regular, purposeful interactions that extend beyond Inn meetings, creating opportunities for professional development, business development, career guidance, and networking. Particular consideration is given to triads that cultivate strong personal and professional connections, actively participate in Inn activities, and demonstrate how mentorship can create lasting value for both emerging and experienced members of the Richard Linn Inn community. Through their collective efforts, the award recipients embody the spirit of the American Inns of Court and serve as a model for meaningful mentoring relationships within the legal profession.
Judge Kennelly Best Program Award	2026	Advocacy Challenge Chairs Mary Hannon and Peggy Herrmann	This year’s Advocacy Challenge brought together members of the Richard Linn American Inn of Court and the Chicago Inn of Court for a collaborative appellate advocacy program. Abhi Chakrabarti and Michael Werner represented Appellant Ludicris LLC on behalf of the Linn Inn, while Lari Dierks and Marion Moore represented Appellee Ludicra Toys, Inc. on behalf of the Chicago Inn. The fictional intellectual property dispute addressed personal jurisdiction, trademark genericness under the doctrine of foreign equivalents, trade dress functionality, and the admissibility of expert testimony. The advocates presented oral argument before a distinguished panel of federal judges, demonstrating thoughtful legal analysis, professionalism, and effective advocacy. The program highlighted the value of inter-Inn collaboration while advancing the American Inns of Court’s commitment to mentorship, civility, excellence, and meaningful professional development.