The Estonian Bar Association has identified three Estonian lawyers as “Attorneys of the Year” in the Bar Association's 95th anniversary gala, held on June 12th.
In the "Professional" category the honorary title was given to lawyer Anti Aasmaa, in the "Organization" category the title was given to Lextal Partner Urmas Ustav, and in the "Social and Voluntary Work" category to Sirel & Partners lawyer Ene Ahas.
The Lextal website quotes Sten Luiga, the chairman of the board of the Estonian Bar association, as saying that "the profession of an attorney is programmed to deal with complex matters that sets high demands and tests one's personal qualities. In addition to education and experience, it is essential to have professional commitment and this is what we want to recognize with the honorary title 'attorney of the year.' The winners have demonstrated outstanding performance in their fields."
Ustav is Chairman of the qualification committee at the Estonian Bar Association, where he made changes to the qualifying examination given to attorneys. According to Lextal, "in leading the qualification committee, Ustav has demonstrated the utmost commitment to the Estonian Bar Association as an organization."
