by Joffrey Long

On January 20, 2017, Phil Adleson was awarded the California Mortgage Association’s highest honor in education, the CMA Education Award.

Phil was the inaugural recipient of this award. Approved by the CMA Board of Directors at its July, 2016 meeting, the CMA Education Award (which will now be called the “Phillip M. Adleson Award”) will be presented each year to an individual recognized as having made an outstanding contribution to professional education in the private money lending industry.

Phil was a long-time contributor to Educational Programs in our industry. In addition to CMA’s widely recognized “Legal and Regulatory Review,” he authored and contributed to numerous other CMA Education Programs. A member of the CMA Education Committee, Phil’s valuable insight and contributions helped shape the direction of CMA’s educational content. He also made numerous educational presentations for other industry groups, including the United Trustees Association.

Phil began providing educational presentations to CMA during its early years. In March of 2004, he was named General Counsel for CMA. Phil also authored amicus briefs and comments to regulatory agencies on behalf of CMA and other trade associations.

The award was presented at the 2017 Winter Seminar in Orange County. Law partner and long-time friend, Patric Kelly, accepted the award on Phil’s behalf, and shared some interesting background information on Phil and his career. Although unable to attend in person, Phil spoke to us all through a live feed. The audience responded with enthusiasm – for many, it would be the last time we heard him speak. Phil passed away a few weeks after that.

In addition to honoring Phil and recognizing deserving contributors to education in private money lending, the award will be used to further awareness of CMA’s high standards as the education leader in private money lending – something Phil would be very proud of.

Joffrey Long Proudly Sponsors

The Phillip M. Adleson Education Award

As the most highly recognized, and primary provider of education in the private money lending field, CMA presents the Phillip M. Adleson Education Award to acknowledge and recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to education in our industry.

The award was first presented to the late Phil Adleson as the “CMA Education Award.” As intended, the award now continues as “The Phillip M. Adleson Education Award.”

Please watch for announcement of the 2018 recipient of the award, at CMA San Francisco, April 26-27.