Keely Duke receives USLAW NETWORK’s 2026 Champions Award

USLAW NETWORK has named Keely E. Duke of Duke Evett PLLC in Boise, Idaho, the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Champions Award recipient. The award is presented annually to recognize an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to the philanthropic efforts of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation.

“Keely Duke embodies the spirit and mission of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation through her generosity, leadership and unwavering commitment to others,’ said Immediate Past USLAW Chair Jennifer D. Tricker of Baird Holm LLP in Omaha, Nebraska. “From stepping forward to support a law school scholarship to consistently giving her time, guidance and expertise, she is always among the first to ask how she can help. She is a mentor, a trusted resource and a leader who sees the potential in others and helps them succeed. It is that extraordinary spirit of generosity and service that we are proud to honor with the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Champions Award.”

The USLAW NETWORK Champions Award is presented to deserving recipients who have contributed their time, resources, and efforts to further the mission of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation and towards the betterment of the legal field. Recipients embrace the spirit of giving and have made a meaningful difference in the lives of those around them.

The 2026 award was presented to Duke during last week’s 2026 USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference in Boston.

USLAW Champions Award recipients include:

• 2026 – Keely E. Duke, Duke Evett PLLC (Idaho)
• 2025 – Sheryl J. Willert, Williams Kastner (Washington)
• 2024 – Chris Martin, Great American Custom Insurance Services, Inc.
• 2023 – Nicholas E. Christin of Wicker Smith (Florida)