Eleanor Platt

The medallion's obverse bears bust of Harrison Tweed, right. Signed at left, E. PLATT

The reverse bears signature of Harrison Tweed and date 1966.

Harrison Tweed (1885-1969) was an American lawyer and civic leader. He was born into a wealthy family with strong ties to the legal profession. His father was the general counsel for several large railroad companies and his mother descended from a line of legal and civic leaders in the state of New York. After attending St. Mark's School in Southborough and Harvard University he started working as a lawyer in New York City.  He was a champion for "legal aid" and "equal justice" and was highly influential in legal reforms throughout his career.

The circular medallion measures 88.6mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

The medal's obverse bears portrait of Powell facing slight left. Over left shoulder, LEWIS F. / POWELL JR.

The reverse bears legend only. Around, ADVOCAT - PRSIDENT ACTL AND ABA - ASSOCIATE JUSTIVE SUPREME COURT; across, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF / TRIAL LAWYERS / MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE / IN ADVOCACY / NATIONAL MOOT COURT / COMPETITION; signed at bottom, E.P.

Lewis F. Powell Jr. (1907-1998) served as an Associate Justive of the Supreme Court for 15 years from 1972 to 1987. He was known as a judicial moderate and a master of compromise and consensus building.

The Moot Court Medal is awarded by the New York City Bar Association College of Trial Lawyersas an award in the National Moot Court Competition which started in 1950 and continues to today. The award is presented to Law School students for the best oral advocacy and the best brief.

The circular medal measures 89.4mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References:   MACo 1973-190