Schwabe’s Bill Crow recently was selected as the recipient of the 14^th Annual Owen M. Panner Professionalism Award.  This prestigious award, given by the Oregon State Bar Litigation Section, recognizes and honors members of the bench or bar who exemplify the highest personal and professional standards.

“This award is a true honor and recognizes Bill’s undeniable personal and professional qualities, reputation and conduct that make him a true role model for the entire profession,” said Mark Long, Schwabe’s managing partner.

Crow focuses his practice in the areas of antitrust, health care and environmental litigation.  In addition to trial experience in these fields, he has served as national trial counsel in breast implant and diet drug litigation.  Crow also has been identified as one of the Best Lawyers in America in both commercial litigation and product liability for more than 10 years, and since 2006 has been named an Oregon Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters.

The Owen M. Panner Professionalism Award is intended to recognize and honor personal and professional qualities, reputation and conduct.  Award recipients are recognized as role models for other attorneys and exemplify the standards defined in the Oregon State Bar Statement of Professionalism.