Professional

Citizen of the Year, 2006, awarded by the civic association of Bala Cynwyd (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania) on the occasion of the association’s Centennial Anniversary, in recognition of commitment to the community and service as President of the association from 2003 – 2004.

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2005 - present, recognized for outstanding performance in the area of criminal defense and distinguished as being in the top five percent of practitioners after statewide polling of peers and independent research.

Cheryl Ingram Advocate for Justice Award, presented by the Philadelphia Bar Association in recognition of contributions to the cause of justice in the lesbian and gay community, December 2003.

Emissary for Justice Award, presented by Pennsylvania Legal Services in recognition of efforts in support of the passage of the Access to Justice Act, December 2002.

"100 People to Watch in 1994," recognized by Business Philadelphia for professional and community accomplishments.

Commendation, presented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for successful prosecution of narcotics distribution organizations, January 1993.

John Marshall Award, presented by the U.S. Attorney General for outstanding legal achievement, December 1992.

Certificate of Appreciation, presented by the Drug Enforcement Administration for outstanding contributions in the field of narcotics law enforcement, April 1992.

Commendation, presented by the U.S. Secret Service for successful prosecution of counterfeit currency cases, December 1989.