Foley & Lardner announced that Scott D. Ellis, partner and vice chair of Foley’s national energy litigation practice, as well as hiring partner for Foley’s Houston office, was awarded two President’s Awards from the Houston Bar Association during its annual dinner July 15.

The HBA’s President’s Award recognizes outstanding service, professionalism and leadership in Houston’s legal community. Ellis received two President’s Awards, one for his leadership as co-chair of the HBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and another for his service on the HBA’s Implicit Bias Task Force.