2016 UCI Law Leadership and Service Awards
These awards are created by students, and the recipients are nominated by and chosen by peer vote.
The following awards were presented at the UCI Law Pro Bono and Student Life Awards Ceremony on April 13, 2016.
Student Leader Awards
Awarded to one member of each class who stepped up as a leader in the UCI Law community; a person dedicated to the UCI Law mission and committed to living out that mission through his/her leadership on campus.
- Class of 2018: Alina Ananian
- Class of 2017: Boanerges Rodriguez Orellana
- Class of 2016: Jamila Benkato
Community Bridge Builder Award
Awarded to one individual from the student body committed to serving the greater community, beyond the borders of UCI, who made a concerted effort to use his/her skills and talents to build community with our surrounding Orange County neighbors.
- Jordan Aiken, Class of 2016
UCI Law Community Builder Award
Awarded to one individual from the student body committed to strengthening the community within UCI Law, who made a special effort to maintain the unique, collegial culture we are trying to foster within UCI Law.
- Ariela Rutkin-Becker, Class of 2016
Trailblazer Awards
Awarded to one student from each class who has started organizations, pushed for progressive policies, or made a concerted effort to bring something new and exciting to our community.
- Class of 2018: Star Leal
- Class of 2017: Julie Hartle
- Class of 2016: Lauren Mendelsohn
UCI Law Legacy Awards
Awarded to six members of the Class of 2016 who have gone above and beyond in leaving a special legacy at our law school.
- Francis Yao
- Jacqueline Shepherd
- Jamila Benkato
- Jordan Aiken
- Ronald Park
- Samantha Rodriguez
Student Group Community Outreach Award
Awarded to the student group that has excelled at reaching out to the community beyond the borders of UCI.
- Name and Gender Change Clinic
Student Group Enhancing Intellectual Community Award
Awarded to the student group that has used its programming to effectively enrich the intellectual community at UCI.
Student Group Best Event or Project Award
Awarded to the student group deserving of an award for best event or project.
- Women's Law Society - Intersectionality Week
Professor of the Year
Awarded to two professors for their outstanding work in teaching, as selected by their students.
- 1L: Professor Jonathan Glater
- Upper-level classes: Professor Mark Rosenbaum
Staff Member of the Year
Awarded to a non-dean/non-director staff member in recognition of his or her work.
- Support or Coordinator Role: Cynthia Ryan
- Student Development Role: Caleb Sullivan
Administrator of the Year
Awarded to a dean or director in recognition of his or her work.