Homewood attorney William J. Borah (right), who has crusaded for eliminating sexual orientation-based discrimination, received the 2008 Community Leadership Award from the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) June 27 during the organization’s 132nd annual meeting in St. Louis.
The award—given by the ISBA’s Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) —recognizes individuals for efforts to foster understanding of LGBT individuals and their concerns.
Joseph G. Bisceglia (left) —a partner at the Chicago office of the law firm Jenner and Block who presided over the ISBA through June 30—presented the award. The 35,000-member ISBA, with offices in Springfield and Chicago, provides professional services to Illinois lawyers, and education and services to the public.
Pictured: Joseph G. Bisceglia (left) and Bill Borah.