The American Lawyer gave out top industry honors Thursday, Nov. 10, at its annual awards gala in New York.

Dr. Clarence B. Jones accepting a lifetime achievement award at The American Lawyer Industry Awards at Cipriani’s in New York City, Nov. 10, 2022. Photo: Rob Tannenbaum

The evening started with inspirational storytelling from civil rights icon Dr. Clarence B. Jones who told of his time spent with Martin Luther King Jr., Robert F. Kennedy and others as he drew from his nine decades of life in law, speechwriting and advocacy.