UM Law alumnus and former Miami-Dade County Public Defender Bennett H. Brummer honored with Daniel S. Pearson-Harry W. Prebish Founder's Award
UM Law alumnus and former Miami-Dade County Public Defender Bennett H. Brummer, AB ’62, JD ’65 was honored with the Daniel S. Pearson-Harry W. Prebish Founder's Award at the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Miami Chapter Annual Awards Banquet on May 2, 2009.
The award is given in recognition of a lifetime commitment to preserve the constitutional rights of all citizens and for manifesting the very best principles for which FACDL-Miami stands – an openhearted devotion to justice, civility, discretion, courage, respect for human dignity and mercy. Brummer served as the county’s public defender for eight consecutive terms totaling 32 years and implemented several programs that have revamped the county including the “Anti-Violence Initiative,” a program that focuses on the improvement of public safety and the reduction in the number of crime victims through preventative measures. His humanitarian efforts have garnered many honors over the years including the highest honors from both the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida and The Florida Bar's Criminal Justice Section.
posted 13-May-2009
