Every year, at The Hospitality Law Conferences, HospitalityLawyer.com® recognizes two outstanding industry leaders with the Anthony G. Marshall Hospitality Law Award and the Thomas G. Davis Loss Prevention Lifetime Achievement Award.
Anthony G. Marshall Hospitality Law Award
Anthony G. Marshall was a well-known columnist, educator, lecturer, lawyer and hospitality management professional. He served as the dean of Florida International University School of Hospitality Management.
The Anthony G. Marshall Hospitality Law Award is given in recognition of pioneering and lasting contributions to the field of hospitality law. HospitalityLawyer.com Founder, Stephen Barth, says, “We honor Anthony Marshall for his pioneering and continued contributions to the field of hospitality law. He was the first to define reasonable care in a way that the average hotel manager, who is not a lawyer, could understand.”
The ideal nominee:
- Is a lawyer; or in the field of law; or in legal education or in management with a law degree.
- Has 10 + years experience with a focus on hospitality law with a reputation among clients, the Hospitality BAR, and the hospitality industry for high ethical standards, professionalism and civility.
- Has participated in legal education related to hospitality including guest speaking or full or part time engagements at colleges and universities, frequent speaking engagements and or participation in relevant industry conferences and training (e.g. speaking at and participating in the Hospitality Law Conference).
- Experience in assisting the industry and/or the general public in understanding hospitality legal issues via social media, blogging, trade press, major media citations and appearances, or other publishing and distribution channels.
2024 RECIPIENT
JUSTIN BRAGIEL
General Counsel
Texas Hotel & Lodging Association
ANDRIA LURE RYAN
Partner
Fisher Phillips
ELIZABETH DECONTI
Shareholder
Gray Robinson, P.A.
ROB SCHNITZ
SVP & Associate General Counsel
Hyatt Hotels
CLIFF RISMAN
Partner
Foley Gardere
JAMES EILER
Partner
Murchison & Cumming
JERRY HAMILTON
Managing Partner
Hamilton Miller & Birthisel
SCOTT JOSLOVE
President & CEO
Texas Hotel & Lodging Association
PETER KILGORE
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Security
National Restaurant Association
KAREN MORRIS
Professor of Law | Monroe Community College
Judge | Brighton Town Court
DIANA BARBER
Lawyer, Professor, Director of Hospitality Administration Study Abroad Program
Georgia State University
JEFF HOLDAWAY
Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel
Marriott International
ROGER THOMSON
Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer and Secretary
Brinker International
ALBERT PUCCIARELLI
Partner
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP
JIM ABRAMS
President
California Hotel & Lodging Association
IRV SANDMAN
Hospitality Industry Counselor
Sandman Savrann
MADELEINE KLEINER
Director
Northrop Gruman
BANKS BROWN
Partner
McDermott Will Emery
ANTHONY MARSHALL
Dean
Florida International University
Thomas G. Davis Loss Prevention Lifetime Achievement Award
Thom Davis passed away in late 2009 after dedicating more than 30 years of his life to hotel security and loss prevention management. He was the President of Security Litigation Group and also provided expert testimony in the areas of safety and security for more than 13 years.
The Thomas G. Davis Loss Prevention Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a person who has committed his or her career to improving safety and security in the hospitality industry. In presenting the award, the selection board seeks to recognize someone who exemplifies Thom Davis’ commitment to improving safety and security in the industry.
HospitalityLawyer.com Founder, Stephen Barth, says, “It is fitting that we name the Award after Thom, who diligently served the industry with his knowledge and insight, including assisting the Educational Institute of the AH&LA. His work and achievements serve as a standard for all recipients of the Award.”
2024 RECIPIENT
VINCE VITTATOE
Principal Consultant & CEO,
Vittatoe Consulting
2023 RECIPIENT
KEITH WALLACE
Vice President of Global Security,
Marriott
2022 RECIPIENT
STEVE ZERANG
Regional Director, Safety & Security, Central USA
Hilton
SALVATORE CACCAVALE
Principal
Global Hospitality Security Solutions, LLC
PAUL FREDERICK
Global Safety & Security Executive
Waldorf Astoria New York
JOHN ALLEN MOORE
Director of Security & Life Safety
Hilton Americas Houston
STAN ALEXANDER
Director of Loss Prevention
Royal Sonesta Hotels
BRAD BONNELL
Vice President, Loss Prevention
Extended Stay America
RICHARD HUDAK
Managing Partner
Resort Security International
TOM DALY
Principal and Managing Member
The Hospitality Security Consulting Group, LLC
JOHN SZCZEPANSKI
Senior Director Risk Management
White Lodging Service
JESSE DENTON
Hospitality Loss Prevention Consultant
