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.