PIABA Honors and Awards

The PIABA Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 James E. Beckley Writing Competition. "Once again, the judges continue to be impressed with the quality of the writing and depth of understanding of the issues presented in the Competition submissions," said Robin Ringo, Director. "It is our honor to recognize the winning authors."

The PIABA Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 James E. Beckley Writing Competition. "The judges continue to be impressed with the quality of the writing and depth of understanding of the issues presented in the Competition submissions," said Robin Ringo, Director. "It is our honor to recognize the winning authors."

At its Annual Meeting, Michael S. Edmiston was named the recipient of the 2015 PIABA Outstanding Service Award for his service and contributions to Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA).

A member of the PIABA since 2008, Mr. Edmiston currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the PIABA Bar Journal, has served on the Arbitration Committee. 

The Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), an international bar association comprised of attorneys dedicated to the representation of individual investors in disputes with the securities industry, today announced the 2015 PIABA Distinguished Service Award recipient, Joseph C. Long.

The Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), an international bar association comprised of attorneys dedicated to the representation of individual investors in disputes with the securities industry, today announced the 2014 PIABA Distinguished Service Award recipient, Brian N. Smiley.