Michael Lowry (Partner-Las Vegas, NV) is the recipient of DRI’s 2025 Fred H. Sievert Outstanding State/Local Defense Organization Leader Award. DRI presents this award to an individual who has made a significant contribution toward achieving the goals and objectives of the organized defense bar. Recipients are current or past presidents of a state/local defense organization who initiated innovative projects for the betterment of the organization and exercised strong leadership.
Michael was elected president of Las Vegas Defense Lawyers (LVDL) in spring 2024. During his first-year, membership increased approximately 500 percent. LVDL also revamped its website to add a message board to promote communication between members and sharing information of mutual interest. Further, LVDL had its first-ever Annual Meeting, attracting more than 100 attendees and receiving positive reviews from members, judges, and vendors. Finally, LVDL resumed regular CLE webinars for its members' benefit, including two presented by Michael.
The award presentation will take place on October 17 during the Closing Celebration at DRI's Annual Meeting in Chicago.