Awards
We proudly recognize the following award recipients. Please note: Academic honors will presented at a future date.
D Abuyounes
Sande Buhai Award
The Sande Buhai Award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to public interest law and public service. The award was established in 2009 and is named in honor of professor and alumna Sande Buhai ’82, whose guidance and leadership in the Public Interest Law Department have been invaluable to the Loyola community. The recipient is selected by members of the Public Interest Law Foundation.
Joshua Edgar Carpentero Alegado
Deans’ Service Award
This award is presented to students who give outstanding service to Loyola Law School through participation in student activities and community affairs.
Jordan Alexandra Avey
The American Board of Trial Advocates Award
This award is presented to a graduate for excellence in the preparation and trial practice of the law.
Karla I. Ballesteros
Deans’ Service Award
This award is presented to students who give outstanding service to Loyola Law School through participation in student activities and community affairs.
Oscar Berumen
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student Award – Juvenile Innocence and Fair Sentencing Clinic
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Jonathan Russell Blakey
CourtCall Award
This award is given to Byrne Trial Advocacy Team members for demonstrating leadership and trial advocacy skills.
Kayla Gonzalez Burchuk
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student Award – Juvenile Innocence and Fair Sentencing Clinic
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Patrick Raul Dimapindan
Loyola Law School Alumni Association Award
Established by Loyola Law School’s Alumni Association Board of Governors, this award recognizes exceptional members of the graduating class who have made significant contributions to the Law School
Heather Donaldson
Deans’ Service Award
This award is presented to students who give outstanding service to Loyola Law School through participation in student activities and community affairs.
Nicole Enyart
International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award
This award recognizes achievement in the art of advocacy.
Bianca D. Falcon
National Association of Women Lawyers Award
Established in 1986, this award is given to a graduate who shows academic achievement, determination and leadership, and who demonstrates the potential to contribute significantly to a better society.
Steven Alexander Friday
Loyola Law School Alumni Association Award
Established by Loyola Law School’s Alumni Association Board of Governors, this award recognizes exceptional members of the graduating class who have made significant contributions to the Law School
Geoffrey J. Gallegos
Deans’ Service Award
This award is presented to students who give outstanding service to Loyola Law School through participation in student activities and community affairs.
Paul Z. Garcia
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student Award – Youth Justice Education Clinic
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Selene Alana Houlis
Otto Kaus Award for Excellence in Legal Scholarship - Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review
Named for the late Hon. Otto M. Kaus ’49 of the California Supreme Court, this award is presented to the editors-in-chief of Loyola’s law reviews.
Tanling Nancy Hsu
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student – Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Joo Hyung Im
Deans’ Service Award
This award is presented to students who give outstanding service to Loyola Law School through participation in student activities and community affairs.
Christopher J. Kissel
American Law Institute-Continuing Legal Education Scholarship and Leadership Award
This award was established to recognize a graduating student who best represents a combination of scholarship and leadership, the qualities embodied by the American Law Institute since 1923.
Loyola Law School Alumni Association Award
Established by Loyola Law School’s Alumni Association Board of Governors, this award recognizes exceptional members of the graduating class who have made significant contributions to the Law School
Paige M. McGrail
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student Award – Loyola Project for the Innocent
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Hilary R. Morman
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student Award – Loyola Project for the Innocent
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Ryan S. Nelson
CourtCall Award
This award is given to Byrne Trial Advocacy Team members for demonstrating leadership and trial advocacy skills.
Karla Joanna Preciado
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student Award – Youth Justice Education Clinic
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Kathleen Hoff Rivas
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student Award – Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Stephanie A. Salceda
Deans’ Service Award
This award is presented to students who give outstanding service to Loyola Law School through participation in student activities and community affairs.
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student Award – Juvenile Justice Clinic
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Katherine Ullrich
Loyola Law School Outstanding Clinic Student Award – Loyola Genocide Justice Clinic
This award is given to graduating students who demonstrated excellence in the seminar component of their clinical courses while exemplifying the highest standards of client advocacy in their field work.
Ryan Urban
Deans’ Service Award
This award is presented to students who give outstanding service to Loyola Law School through participation in student activities and community affairs.
Graham A. Wardle
Otto Kaus Award for Excellence in Legal Scholarship - Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review
Named for the late Hon. Otto M. Kaus ’49 of the California Supreme Court, this award is presented to the editors-in-chief of Loyola’s law reviews.
Nima Zargari
Otto Kaus Award for Excellence in Legal Scholarship - Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review
Named for the late Hon. Otto M. Kaus ’49 of the California Supreme Court, this award is presented to the editors-in-chief of Loyola’s law reviews.