Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Clinical Student Award
Given to one student or team at each law school that has demonstrated excellence in a clinic.
Winner
Vanessa Rivas-Bernardy
Francine Diaz Memorial Award
The graduating students whose studies and career plans best reflect Francine's commitment to social justice for women of color.
Winners
Molly Lao
Ashleigh Lussenden
Vanessa Rivas-Bernardy
Anthony F. Dragonette Award in Civil Trial Practice
The top graduating student in civil trial practice.
Winner
Virginia Lyon
Jamison Prize for Scholarship and Advocacy
The student who has best demonstrated the combined attributes of scholarship and advocacy.
Winner
Matthew Clarkston
Pro Bono Champion Award
The graduating students who best exemplify a commitment to and the values of pro bono work.
Winners
Ted Lee
Simone Lieban Levine
Lindsay DeRight Goldasich
Kelsey Peden
Brian M. Sax '69 Prize for Excellence in Clinical Advocacy
Students who participated in a Berkeley Law clinic and displayed excellence in advocacy, professional judgment, collaboration, and reflection.
Winner
Ellen Ivens-Duran
Honorable Mention
Ted Lee
Eleanor Swift Award for Public Service
Given to exceptional students, staff, or faculty who performed outstanding work to strengthen Berkeley Law’s commitment to public service.
Student Winner
Simone Lieban Levine
Faculty Winner
Ted Mermin '96
Student Service Award
The student who best embodies service to the law school in particular and the broader community in general.
Winner
Linda Blair
Thelen Marrin Prize for Academic Achievement
The graduating student with the strongest academic record in the class.
Winner
Carmen Sobczak
Thelen Marrin Prize for Law Journal Writing
The graduating student who has written the best article for one of the legal journals published at Berkeley Law.
Winner
Zachary Angulo
Jim Fahey Safe Homes for Women Award
Given to a student committed to ending domestic violence against women.
Winner
Sarah Morris