IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2023) — The University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) is proud to announce that six UCI Law alumni will be recognized at the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in Law (OCCDL)’s 2023 DEI Awards gala on October 12 in Costa Mesa. OCCDL is a collaborative effort of professionals from leading Orange County law firms and other community partners committed to achieving cultural diversity in recruiting and retaining law students and attorneys in Orange County.
The nominees, including the following accomplished UCI Law alumni, will be recognized for their legal work and their efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in Orange County’s legal community.
Spotlight on Excellence Award:
Christina Zabat-Fran (’12), General Counsel (North America), LANVIN Group
Top 10 DEI Champions:
Hollie Washington (’16), Associate, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Top 10 Young Lawyers:
Kristin Gomez (’14), Sr. Group Manager, Regulatory Compliance & Eco-Mobility, Hyundai Motor North America
Honieh Udenka (’17), Associate, Brown Rudnick LLP
Andrea Levenson (’18), Associate, Haynes and Boone LLP
Tiffany Aguiar (’20), Associate, Crowell & Moring LLP
For tickets to the gala reception or more information, visit the awards website.
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