Law Alumni Awards

​​​​The DePaul University College of Law Alumni Awards program began in 1994 as an initiative of the Law Alumni Board. Today it honors outstanding DePaul University College of Law alumni in four categories: Distinguished Alumnus/a, Outstanding Service to the Profession, Outstanding Service to the DePaul Community and Outstanding Young Alumnus/a.

College of Law Alumni Awards

Nominations

Nominations are currently closed for the Law Alumni Awards​. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Law Alumni Awards has been postponed. 

Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award

This is the highest distinction the College of Law can bestow. It honors alumni who have enhanced the prestige of DePaul University and the College of Law by virtue of their character, integrity and accomplishments throughout their personal and professional lives.

Outstanding Service to the Profession Award

This award recognizes College of Law alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their chosen field or specialty - be it judiciary, public service or interest, the business community or the legal profession. Recipients have reached a level of excellence in their career and exemplify living the DePaul mission in both their personal and professional lives.

Outstanding Service to the DePaul Community Award

This award recognizes College of Law alumni who have demonstrated outstanding service to DePaul University - be it through volunteerism, philanthropy, mentoring or any other means. Recipients have contributed significant time, talent and effort to support the mission of DePaul University and the College of Law.

Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna Award

This award recognizes the accomplishments of College of Law alumni under the age of 40 or who have graduated from the College of Law within the past 10 years. Recipients have shown promise in their careers and demonstrate a commitment to the community both in their personal and professional lives.

Past Honorees

  • Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award

  • Outstanding Service to the Profession Award

  • Outstanding Service to the DePaul Community Award

  • Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna Award

  • Outstanding Public Service Award

  • Outstanding Service to the Business Community Award

  • Outstanding Service to the Field of Public Interest Law Award

  • Outstanding Service to the Judiciary Award

  • Outstanding Service to the Legal Profession Award

  • Outstanding Faculty Service to DePaul Award