Law School Recognized at UND Leadership Awards Program

Students and faculty of the UND School of Law were recognized for outstanding leadership skills at the annual UND Memorial Union Leadership Awards Program held May 1, 2008.

The awards reflect the continued excellence of the students and faculty at the UND School of Law. While maintaining a heavy academic workload, our law community finds the time to be a leader for campus in leadership, programming, and service to the community.

Faculty Award

For the second consecutive year Patti Alleva, Rodney & Betty Webb Professor of Law, received the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award for her work with the Law Women’s Caucus (LWC).

Because of her dedicated leadership and personal involvement in the LWC, Professor Alleva was nominated for the award by LWC President Kara Johnson. "Professor Alleva has a genuine excitement for the activities of the LWC organization and an eagerness to help the organization in any way that she can, said Johnson. "Despite her busy schedule, she always makes time for her students. Students never hesitate to ask for her advice, because they know that she is concerned about their personal well-being and the well-being of the organization."

 

Student Awards

Third-year student Kara Johnson (left ) and second-year student Amy Oster (right) were recognized as UND Outstanding Student Leaders. Only 70 of UND’s nearly 13,000 students received this recognition.

 

Three of the Law School’s organizations were also recognized for their work throughout the year.

The Law Women’s Caucus received a citation for Outstanding Student Organization.

 

The Public Interest Law Student Association received the award for Excellence in Volunteering & Service Efforts in part because of their coordination of the VITA tax preparation program.

 

The Student Trial Lawyers Association received the Excellence in Programming award for the comprehensive and impressive grouping of programs presented at the law school.   Their programming was highlighted by a presentation from U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley and Linda Walker.