Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to announce that Partner Julie Y. John has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Service Award presented by the State Bar of Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law Section.
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the profession and meaningful service to the Workers’ Compensation Law Section and the legal community. Following a review of numerous nominations, the Section selected Julie for her longstanding leadership, commitment to service, and positive impact on colleagues and the profession throughout her career.
Julie has served the State Bar of Georgia in a variety of leadership roles and is widely respected for her professionalism, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to the practice of workers’ compensation law. Her recognition reflects the significant contributions she has made to both the legal profession and the broader community.
Managing Partner Joseph Chancey remarked, “Julie’s selection for the Distinguished Service Award is a fitting recognition of her decades of leadership and service to Georgia’s workers’ compensation community. This honor also reflects the history and continuing tradition of our firm’s lawyers’ contributions to the strength of Georgia’s workers’ compensation system. Through her work with the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation, and with countless attorneys and clients throughout her career, Julie has made a lasting impact on the profession. We are proud to see her receive this well-deserved honor.”
The award will be presented during the 2026 Workers’ Compensation Law Institute in Jekyll Island, Georgia. The Distinguished Service Award ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:45 a.m.
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