2023 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 19, 2023.
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 2025: Vanessa Vasquez
- Class of 2024: Brenda Rosas
- Class of 2023: Lauren Davis
- Class of 2023, LL.M.: Thomas Chung
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.
- Brenda Rosas, Class of 2024
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.
- Nicholas Ushiyama, Class of 2025
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 2025: Romina Zarbaf
- Class of 2024: Ce-Lai Fong
- Class of 2023: Rachel Castillo
UCI Law Legacy Awards
Awarded to members of the Class of 2023 who have gone above and beyond in leaving a special legacy at our law school.
- Hanna Bayer
- Lauren Davis
- Dana Mastunami
- Elizabeth Schatz-Cordero
- Anna Setyaeva
- Nicole Tackabery
Student Group Community Outreach Award
Awarded to the student group that has excelled at reaching out to the community beyond the borders of UCI.
- OutLaw
Student Group Enhancing Intellectual Community Award
Awarded to the student group that has used its programming to effectively enrich the intellectual community at UCI.
- Latinx Law Students Association
- International Law Society
Student Group Best Event or Project Award
Awarded to the student group deserving of an award for best event or project.
- OutLaw
Faculty of the Year
Awarded to two faculty members for their outstanding work in teaching, as selected by their students.
- 1L: Professor Emily Taylor-Poppe
- Upper-level classes: Professor Anders Kaye
Staff Member of the Year
Awarded to a non-dean/non-director staff member in recognition of their work.
- Support or Coordinator Role: Debi Gloria
- Student Development Role: Vanessa Martinez
Jordin Wilcher Award for Department of the Year
Awarded to a department or team in recognition of their work.
- The Law Library
Administrator of the Year
Awarded to a dean or director in recognition of their work.
- Anna Davis
