2019 Commencement Awards and Prizes
A variety of student awards are given to members of our graduating class at our Commencement Ceremony and at our Student Awards Convocation – a special ceremony that immediately precedes Commencement.
Top three student awards presented at the Commencement Ceremony
Max Koren Award
Alex C. Betschen
John N. Bennett Achievement Award
Genevieve S. Rados
Dale S. Margulis Award
Joshua S. Wallace
Awards presented at the Student Awards Convocation
In 2019, 28 awards were presented at the convocation ceremony recognizing student achievement in a wide range of areas including academic excellence in particulars areas of study; outstanding advocacy skills; leadership both within and outside the law school; and exceptional commitment to the mission of a particular community or student group.
Carlos C. Alden Award
Joshua S. Wallace
The ABA/BNA (American Bar Association and the Bureau of National Affairs) Award for Excellence in the Study of Health Law
Bethany A. Taylor
The ABA/BNA (American Bar Association and the Bureau of National Affairs) Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law
Ryan C. Altieri
Richard P. Brooks
Joshua S. Wallace
The ABA/BNA (American Bar Association and the Bureau of National Affairs) Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law
Colin M. Knoer
Jordan D. Mroczek
Emilie E. Ronald
Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) Outstanding Student Award
Suzanne C. Starr
Robert J. Connelly Trial Technique Awards
2018-19
Emily J. Florczak
Destiny M. Johnson (2L)
Heather R. Kimmins (2L)
Cassidy M. Martin (2L)
Ryan P. Maxwell
Brittany E. Morgan (2L)
Morgann K. Obrochta (2L)
Rebecca L. Postek (2L)
Alexandria N. Rowen
Rachel Vicario (2L)
Samantha A. Winter
2017-2018 (Received as 2L)
Christina M. Eaton
Jacob M. Eckenrode
Spencer R. Stresing
Professor Louis DelCotto Award
Amanda A. D’Alfonso
Molly F. Spakowski
CourtCall Awards
Sarah A. Elardo
Colin M. Knoer
Justice M. Dolores Denman Award
Deonna M. Jones
Maurice Frey Award
Vicki M. Bell
William R. Greiner “Committed Humility” Award
Channa Gordon
Justice Philip Halpern Award
Ryan P. Maxwell
Professor Thomas E. Headrick “Trees and Forest” Award
Alexandria N. Frainier
Judge Matthew J. Jasen Appellate Practice Award
Genevieve S. Rados
Milton Kaplan Award in Law and Social Development
Vicki M. Bell
James M. Kieffer Trial Excellence Award
Jacob M. Eckenrode
David Kochery Award
Kevin L. Southern
Professor Virginia Leary Award
Emilie E. Ronald
Yitong Zhao
Minority Bar Foundation of Western New York, Inc. Award
James L. Harrington
Denzel D’Artagnan Moore
Kevin L. Southern
Moot Evidence Award
Alexandria N. Rowen
Albert R. Mugel Award
Leila B. Gentile
Ryan J. Mullins Awards
Alexandria N. Rowen
Order of Barristers
Alexander A. Bitar
Amanda N. Blum
Sarah A. Elardo
William F. Fitzgerald
Lindsey M. Johnson
Colin M. Knoer
Stephen C. Papia
Kevin L. Southern
Spencer R. Stresing
Joshua S. Wallace
Harry A. Rachlin Prize in Real Property Law and Real Estate Transactions
Kerri M. Bejger
Bridget A. Williams
Judge William J. Regan Award
Bridget A. Williams
UB Law Alumni Association GOLD Group Award
Kevin L. Southern
Cornelius W. Wickersham, Jr. Award
Alexander J.B. Buszka
Women Lawyers of Western New York Award
Kerri M. Bejger