{"id":1460,"date":"2020-05-22T13:12:44","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T17:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/events\/classof2020\/?page_id=1460"},"modified":"2020-05-26T14:57:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-26T18:57:02","slug":"graduation-prizes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/events\/classof2020\/graduation-prizes\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation Honors, Awards, and Prizes"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Order of the Coif<\/h2>
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\r\n \r\n 2020 Order of the Coif <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n <\/header>\r\n
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Heather Nicole Adamick
\nEmily Ann Berg
\nDanielle Catalan
\nJoseph P. Crane IV
\nChelsey Ann Dawson
\nAnnie Elisabeth Fox
\nMelissa A. Goldberg
\nNicholas Guth
\nOwen Healy
\nJohn Hensler
\nSarah Hibbert
\nCatherine Houseman
\nColin P. Kane
\nSolena Laigle
\nNathan Larkin
\nAlina Nicole Lewandowski
\nJames Mangiaracina
\nErin Frances McKevitt
\nMaria Rodriguez
\nAndrew Nicholas Segedin
\nBryan Shapiro
\nAndrea M. Smith
\nRyan Aloysius Smith
\nRebecca Stoolman<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n

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Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society<\/h2>
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\r\n \r\n Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n <\/header>\r\n
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Heather Nicole Adamick
\nTaaj Najib Amin
\nLily Claire Austin
\nShoba Babu
\nNallely A. Barbosa
\nAnastasia Lu Blakley
\nLauren Boothe
\nAyana Ava Bowman
\nAbbey Bryman
\nNadijah Campbell
\nTiffany A. Cobb
\nCatherine Cuff
\nKatherine S. Dute
\nDominic Fiore
\nAnnie Elisabeth Fox
\nDavid Cristobal Frias
\nAnthony Francis Godshall
\nGrace Harris
\nAni Nicole Hatza
\nNikki Alyssa Hatza
\nAlexandra Hermann
\nAnna S. Hinchman
\nLeah Victoria Holbrook
\nChelsea L. Hollenstein
\nLayal Anne Issa
\nYunica Jiang
\nChanelle N. Jones
\nYeerin Kwon
\nNathan Larkin
\nHenry W. Longley
\nEric D. Love
\nPretty Martinez
\nMary McDow
\nSarah McKinney
\nVit\u00f3ria da Costa Medeiros
\nLuis Miguel Mel\u00e9ndez
\nRebeca Himena Miller
\nMisha Cherie Morris
\nKennedy Elspeth Munro
\nElizabeth M. O’Connell
\nXavier Shawn O’Connor
\nKatherine Orr
\nEmma Richardson Pajer
\nAlexandra J. Robinson
\nMaria Rodriguez
\nAlexander Rojavin
\nKathryn Elizabeth Romo
\nNatalia T. Ruggiero
\nLetitia Santarelli
\nMark Schork
\nRachel Sharp
\nSonjay Singh
\nAngela R. Tate Martinez
\nElizabeth Tingley
\nBrianna Vollmer
\nSophia Waldstein
\nJulia Wilkins
\nAlexandra C. Woods
\nPeter Yingst
\nKelly Patricia Young
\nCorinne Zucker<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n

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Awards and Prizes<\/h2>
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\r\n \r\n List of Awards and Prizes <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n <\/header>\r\n
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Master of Laws ( LL.M.) Awards<\/h4>\n

The Professor Samuel Gyandoh Award<\/h4>\n

Awarded to the graduates in the International LL.M. Program who have rendered outstanding professional and personal service to the Law School Community. Awarded to Raud Altamimi, Laura Mastroianni<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Professor Peter Sevareid Award<\/h4>\n

Awarded to the graduates in the International LL.M. Program who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academic studies at Temple. Awarded to Charlotte Nicona Maria Lahaije, Thomas James O’Keeffe<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Faculty Award – Taxation LL.M.<\/h4>\n

Awarded to the graduates in the Taxation LL.M. Program who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academic studies at Temple. Awarded to Jennifer Marie Breton, Matthew Jonathan Meltzer<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Faculty Award – Transnational LL.M.<\/h4>\n

Awarded to a graduate in the Transnational LL.M. Program who demonstrates outstanding achievement in academic studies at Temple. Awarded to Ashton Lee Rooks<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Faculty Award – Trial Advocacy LL.M.<\/h4>\n

Awarded to the graduate in the Trial Advocacy LL.M. Program who demonstrates outstanding achievement in courtroom presentation and performance. Awarded to Evan G. Vincent<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Academic Achievement Awards<\/h4>\n

Albert L. Bricklin Memorial Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement<\/h4>\n

Established in memory of Albert L. Bricklin ’38, founding partner of Bricklin Bennett & Saltzburg. To the graduate in the Evening Division who achieves the highest cumulative grade point average. Awarded to Owen Healy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Israel Packel Memorial Award for Distinguished Scholastic Performance<\/h4>\n

In memory of Professor Israel Packel, faculty member, attorney general of the Commonwealth, and justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Established by a principal gift from his former law firm, Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel, and by gifts from admirers and friends. To the graduate in the Day Division with the highest cumulative average. Awarded to Emily Ann Berg<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lynne M. Abraham Award<\/h4>\n

Established by the Temple Law Alumni Association, this award honors Lynne M. Abraham, Class of 1965, and a former Court of Common Pleas judge, who was sworn in as the first woman district attorney of Philadelphia in May 1991. Awarded to graduates with outstanding grades in Criminal Law and Professional Responsibility who plan to work in a public service position. Awarded to Julia Wilkins<\/strong><\/p>\n

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Eric D. Turner Award<\/h4>\n

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Awarded to the graduating student who best exemplifies the positive attributes of a matrimonial lawyer. Awarded to Kelly Patricia Young<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) Award<\/h4>\n

To the graduate who has demonstrated outstanding work in a clinic and contributed to the clinical community at Temple. Awarded to Lily Claire Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Catherine Donahue Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

To the graduates with the highest grades in trusts and estates. Awarded to Tyler C. Glass, Cody Isdaner, Maria Rodriguez<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Faculty Award for Academic Achievement<\/h4>\n

Awarded to the graduates chosen by the Faculty for outstanding overall academic achievement. Awarded to Annie Elisabeth Fox, Erin Frances McKevitt, Andrew Nicholas Segedin, Rebecca Stoolman<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Norman Hegge SEPTA Clinical Award<\/h4>\n

To a graduate for outstanding performance while participating in the SEPTA Clinical Program. Awarded to Danielle McNabb<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terrence H. Klasky Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

Established in memory of Terrence Howell Klasky, Class of 1972. To the graduate who demonstrated outstanding achievement in banking, negotiable instruments, or consumer protection. Awarded to Logan Marro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nancy J. Knauer & Eleanor W. Myers Integrated Transactional Program Award<\/h4>\n

To the graduates who demonstrated outstanding achievement in the Integrated Transactional Program. Awarded to Ayana Ava Bowman, Kennedy Elspeth Munro, Leanne Parks, Hursh Patel, Maria Rodriguez, Krista Stefkovic, Peter Yingst<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harry R. Kozart Memorial Prize<\/h4>\n

Established in memory of Harry R. Kozart, Class of 1932. To the graduate who attained the highest grades in courses related to food and drug law or products liability. Awarded to Elizabeth Tingley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Robert E. Lamberton Award<\/h4>\n

Established by Judge Samuel Rosenberg. To the graduates who have received the highest grades in constitutional law. Awarded to Angela Antonini, Ayana Ava Bowman, Owen Healy<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Law & Public Policy Scholars Award<\/h4>\n

To the Law & Public Policy Scholars who have made outstanding contributions to the Temple Law & Public Policy Program. Awarded to Nikki Alyssa Hatza, Brittany Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Robert C. Podwil Memorial Prize<\/h4>\n

Established by the partners of the law firm of Reed, Smith, Shaw & McClay, the award honors Robert C. Podwil, a late partner of the firm and a distinguished member of the adjunct faculty at Temple Law School. It is awarded annually to the graduate who demonstrated excellent academic performance in the area of intellectual property. Awarded to Daniel Joseph Blabolil<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Joseph W. Price III Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

To the graduate who demonstrated outstanding achievement in the law of taxation. Awarded to Nicole Roche<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lenard Sigal Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

To the graduates who demonstrated excellence in criminal law studies. Awarded to Brianna Vollmer, Sophia Waldstein<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (TASA) Prize for Outstanding Performance in the Field of Evidence<\/h4>\n

Established by Edwin H. Sherman, former member of the Board of Trustees and past president of the General Alumni Association, and Jay L. Rosen, past president of the General Alumni Association, who are co-founders of Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys. To a student who exceled in the field of evidence. Awarded to Melissa A. Goldberg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Benjamin L. Winderman Award<\/h4>\n

Awarded to the graduating student in the JD\/MBA program who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Awarded to Erin Frances McKevitt<\/strong><\/p>\n

The John Colvin Wright, Jr., Esquire Award<\/h4>\n

Established to honor the life and memory of John Colvin Wright, Jr., Esq. This award recognizes a graduate who demonstrates academic achievement in the field of labor or employment law through coursework, a research paper, Law Review comment, article or note. Awarded to Ayana Ava Bowman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research & Writing Awards<\/h4>\n

Julian Eule Scholarship Award<\/h4>\n

Established by his colleagues and friends to honor Julian Eule, a member of the Temple Law Faculty from 1977 to 1984, this prize is awarded to the graduating student who, in the opinion of the faculty, wrote the best paper in the area of federal or state constitutional or procedural law. Awarded to Katherine Cordry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Albert H. Friedman Prize<\/h4>\n

In memory of Albert H. Friedman, Class of 1929, a dedicated lawyer for 52 years. Awarded for outstanding performance in the production of a writing project. Awarded to Alexander Rojavin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jack M. Golden and Frieda Golden Prize<\/h4>\n

Established by Charles M. Golden, Esq., Class of 1961, and presented to the law school to honor his parents. Awarded to the student who demonstrates superior qualities in legal research and writing which advance an understanding of health care and health administration. Awarded to Emily Meehan<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jacob Kossman Award in Criminal Law<\/h4>\n

To the student who submitted the best paper in the field of constitutional rights and privileges of persons accused of a crime. Awarded to Owen Healy<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Kranzel Award<\/h4>\n

Established in memory of Frank Kranzel and in honor of Sonia Kranzel by their son Judge Isador Kranzel, Class of 1956. Awarded to the graduate who wrote the best paper in the areas of public service, state or local government regulations, or health law. Awarded to Michael Robert DeAngelo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Louis M. Natali Prize for Criminal Defense Advocacy<\/h4>\n

Established to honor Professor Louis Natali, a titan in the fields of criminal defense, trial advocacy, and capital case litigation who taught generations of lawyers how to handle the most difficult cases. Awarded to a student who demonstrated, through a research paper or clinical placement, excellence in the defense of the indigent. Awarded to Ryan Aloysius Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arthur G. Raynes Award<\/h4>\n

For scholarly achievement in the law as relates directly to research, organization of thought, clarity, and the ability to draw explicit conclusions. Awarded to Ryan Aloysius Smith \u2013 1st place, Emily Ann Berg \u2013 2nd place<\/strong><\/p>\n

The J. Howard Reber Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

Established by the Law Alumni Association for excellence in student editing and writing for the Temple Law Review. Awarded to Emily Ann Berg \u2013 editing, Ryan Aloysius Smith – writing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Henry J. Richardson, III Award<\/h4>\n

Established to honor Henry J. Richardson, III, Professor of Law, for his personal contribution to critical thinking in the areas of international law, development, and human rights, and his dedication to fostering thoughtful scholarship in these areas. Awarded to the student who wrote the best paper in the field of international human rights. Awarded to Sarah Hibbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sarah A. Shull Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

Established by Dr. and Mrs. Elden S. Magaw for excellence in legal research and writing. Awarded to David K. Eapen, Rachel Leffel<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Honorable Dolores K. Sloviter Award<\/h4>\n

This award was established to commemorate Judge Sloviter’s term as Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The award is given annually to a student who writes an excellent paper in the area of federal judicial administration or federal jurisdiction. Awarded to Owen Healy<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Smith and Leibel Family Law Award<\/h4>\n

Established by two alumnae of the law school who practice domestic relations law to emphasize the importance of this area. Awarded to the student who wrote the best paper on a topic related to family law. Awarded to Catherine Houseman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Advocacy Awards<\/h4>\n

Center for Forensic Economic Studies Jerome M. Staller Award<\/h4>\n

Awarded annually to the graduates who have proven themselves in litigation areas to be the most promising litigators. Awarded to Dominique L. Montoya, Justin Vaughn White<\/strong><\/p>\n

Myron H. Deutsch ’60 Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

Established by his colleagues to honor the memory of Myron H. Deutsch ’60, this award is given to graduates who have excelled in the trial advocacy program. Awarded to Katherine Cordry, Rachel Leffel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrew Gay Award<\/h4>\n

Established by Edward Chacker, Esquire, in honor of Andrew Gay, Class of 1963, this award is presented to a student who has excelled in trial advocacy particularly in the area of criminal law. Awarded to Eric D. Love<\/strong><\/p>\n

Integrated Trial Advocacy Program Award<\/h4>\n

To a graduate who has demonstrated excellence in civil trial advocacy skills. Awarded to Sonjay Singh<\/strong><\/p>\n

The International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Prize<\/h4>\n

For distinguished achievement in the art and science of advocacy. Awarded to Chelsey Ann Dawson<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Victor A. Jaczun Award<\/h4>\n

To the graduates who have demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy. Awarded to Solena Laigle, Danielle McNabb<\/strong><\/p>\n

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers’ Association James J. Manderino Award<\/h4>\n

To the outstanding student in trial advocacy. Awarded to Nicholas Guth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Law School Community<\/h4>\n

The Henry Kent Anderson Human Services Award<\/h4>\n

Established by his great-grandson in 2005, this award honors Henry Kent Anderson, a native American Cherokee who was born in 1855 and dedicated his life to the cause of human rights and social justice for his people. It is awarded to a student whose challenging career has demonstrated, through exemplary work and deed, a concern for the victims of society’s inequities. Awarded to Pretty Martinez<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Albert M. Cohen Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

Offered by Lambda Sigma Kappa law fraternity to the graduates who rendered outstanding service to the law school in the work of the Student Bar Association. Awarded to Francois Duris, Dominique L. Montoya, Bridget O\u2019Loughlin, Sonjay Singh, Letitia Santarelli, Angela R. Tate Martinez<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Beth Cross Award<\/h4>\n

Awarded to graduates who are planning a career in public interest law and who have demonstrated Ms. Cross’ commitment and dedication to providing legal assistance to underserved populations. Awarded to Tiffany A. Cobb, Xavier Shawn O\u2019Connor<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Crossen Award<\/h4>\n

Awarded to the graduates who have overcome adversity and demonstrated perseverance in obtaining a law degree. Awarded to Lauren Boothe, Abbey Bryman, Ani Hatza, Aiking Jessie, Robert X. Lowmaster, Mary McDow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jacquelyn E. Davis Johnson Success Award<\/h4>\n

Awarded to a graduate who will incur expenses in preparing for the bar examination and is a dues-paid member of the Black Law Students Association and who has contributed to the law school community. Awarded to Aiking Jessie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harriet Robinson Gillock Memorial Fund<\/h4>\n

Established by the friends of Harriet Robinson Gillock, Class of 1980, to perpetuate and honor her memory. Awarded to the outstanding graduates who most exemplifies Harriet Gillock’s integrity and her professional and personal dedication to her fellow students and the law school community. Awarded to Nadijah Campbell, Chelsey Ann Dawson, Chanelle N. Jones, Michael Sturdivant Jr.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lena L. Hale Award<\/h4>\n

To the graduates chosen by the faculty for outstanding extracurricular contributions. Awarded to Krystal Renee Charity, David Cristobal Frias, Layal Anne Issa, Jude Joanis, Jordan Mark Kelso, Luis Miguel Mel\u00e9ndez<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elizabeth C. High Award<\/h4>\n

Established by her classmates and friends in honor of Elizabeth C. High, Class of 2009, to the graduates who demonstrated academic achievement while overcoming significant adversity and contributing to the law school community. Awarded to Solena Laigle, Pretty Martinez<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah J. Love Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

This award recognizes a student who had great impact on community justice issues during her law school career, in particular while working at the Stephen and Sandra Sheller Center for Social Justice. Awarded to Pretty Martinez<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Captain Robert Miller Knox Award<\/h4>\n

Created by his mother, Helen Knox. To the graduate chosen by the faculty for the most outstanding contribution to the law school community. Awarded to Nikki Alyssa Hatza<\/strong><\/p>\n

The H. Monica Rasch Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

To the graduates who demonstrated academic achievement while overcoming adversity, with a preference for graduates who have children or were members of the Temple Law Review. Awarded to Annie Elisabeth Fox<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sender and Janina Szwalbenest Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

Established by Ben J. Szwalbenest, Class of 1981, to honor his parents. The award is given to graduates who are an immigrant or are the child of immigrants and who rendered outstanding service to the law school and the community. Awarded to Akshay Jakatdar, Vit\u00f3ria da Costa Medeiros<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jerry Zaslow Memorial Award<\/h4>\n

To the graduates who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as well as well-rounded activity within the law school community. Awarded to Awarded to Chelsey Ann Dawson, Adam Farraye, Tyler C. Glass, Nicholas Guth, Yunica Jiang, Chanelle N. Jones, James Mangiaracina, Andrea M. Smith, Ryan Aloysius Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n\n

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