Recent Award Winners
Congratulations to the law students listed here who received academic awards during the Winter, Summer, and Fall 2012 semesters. These students were formally recognized at the Law School's annual Honors Convocation on May 10, 2013.

Henry M. Bates Memorial Scholarship
Widely held to be the Law School's highest honor, the Bates Scholarship is given to outstanding seniors, with account taken for scholarship in legal studies, personality, character, extracurricular interests, and promise of a distinguished career.

Jacob T. Brege
Kathryn E. Gilbert

Jane L. Mixer Memorial Award
An award presented for outstanding contributions to activities designed to advance the cause of social justice.

Anna M. Hill
Kylee J. Sunderlin
Alisa R. Whitfield

Irving Stenn, Jr. Award
An award presented to those students who have demonstrated leadership, and contributed through extracurricular activities to the well-being and strength of the Law School or the University.

Caroline A. Flynn
Elizabeth M. Gary
Elizabeth A. Och

Daniel H. Grady Prize
An awarded presented to the student who has graduated with the highest standing in his or her Law School class.

Stijn van Osch

Class of 1908 Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to the student who attained the highest scholastic average at the beginning of his or her senior year.

Jacob T. Brege

Maurice Weigle Scholarship Award
Presented to the student who attained the highest scholastic average at the end of his or her first year.

Elizabeth A. Simon

Abram W. Sempliner Memorial Award
An award given to the student elected Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Law Review for the following year, in recognition of outstanding work for the Law Review and effective leadership.

Dayna J. Zolle

Sarah Honigman Memorial Award
An award presented to the incoming Editor-in-Chief of the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform.

Emma L. Cox

Edwin D. Dickinson Award
An award given to the student elected Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Journal of International Law for the following year, in recognition of outstanding work for the Journal and effective leadership.

Julia T. Stuebing

Jason L. Honigman Award
An award presented for outstanding contributions to the Michigan Law Review by senior editors during the preceding two years.

Andrew W. Hartlage

Louis Honigman Memorial Award
An award presented for outstanding contributions to the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform by senior editors during the preceding two years.

Yariv S. Pierce
Nina Ruvinsky

Clara Belfield & Henry Bates Overseas Fellowship
Fellowships presented to students who have completed two or more years of law school to pursue academic or professional projects abroad.

Celia Figlewski Hicks
Jessica L. Finz
Meredith B. Garry
Catherine B. Glazer
Anna M. Hill
Chaka Laguerre
Aisulu Masylkanova
Emilie S. Miller
Daniel B. Rubin
Sogoal A. Salari
Lindsay A. Smith
Jessica L. Soley
Nichole L. Sterling
Madeline S. Thoman

ABA-BNA Health Law Award
An award presented to the student who has excelled in the study of health law.

Brittany M. Chulis

ABA-BNA Intellectual Property Award
An award presented to the student who has excelled in the study of intellectual property law.

Tasha M. Francis

ABA-BNA Labor Law Award
An award presented to the student who has excelled in the study of labor law.

Deborah R. Huerta

S. Anthony Benton Memorial Award
An award presented for scholastic excellence in the field of international law.

Jesse C. Medlong

APALSA 1L Public Interest Fellowship
A fellowship presented to students who intend to enter the public or non-profit sector in support of the Asian American community.

Anisha Asher
Alice Y. Long

William W. Bishop, Jr. Award
A prize presented to the student who has performed with distinction in the field of international law and in related Law School activities.

Robert C. Staley

Lee Bollinger Prize
A prize presented to the student who has achieved excellence in the study of the First Amendment.

Caroline A. Flynn

The Henry M. Campbell Moot Court Competition
The oldest and most prestigious of the various Law School competitions, involving significant hours of preparation throughout the academic year.

First Place
Abraham E. Sisson

Second Place
Samuel G. Hall

Alden J. "Butch" Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Award
Presented to students evidencing intent to assist economically depressed communities.

Winner
Emerson W. Girardeau III

Runners-Up
Adrean S. Taylor
Christopher V. Burtley
GeDa' L. Jones

Howard B. Coblentz Prize
An award presented for outstanding contributions by members of the senior editorial staff of the Michigan Law Review.

Aaron P. Brecher

Roger A. Cunningham Memorial Property Prize
Awarded for scholastic excellence in the first-year Property Law course, along with outstanding performance in the rest of the first-year core curriculum.

Charles L. Gerstein

Helen L. DeRoy Memorial Award
An award presented to the author of the best student contribution to each volume of the Michigan Law Review.

Spencer A. Winters

Raymond K. and John R. Dykema Scholarship Award
Presented for significant contributions to the Michigan Law Review and the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform by members of the junior staffs.

Michigan Law Review
Rachel E. Braver
Jennifer E. Bronson
Katelyn A. Cannella
Keith E. Diggs
Jeffrey D. Edwards
Colleen P. Fitzharris
David T. Frisof
William A. Harris
Robert R. S. Manhas
Marguerite L. Moeller

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
Mark L. Garibyan
Brett M. Novick

Raymond K. Dykema Scholarship Award
An award presented to the student chosen as Managing Editor of the Michigan Law Review for the coming year in recognition of outstanding work.

Elizabeth A. Homan

Emmett E. Eagan Award
An award presented for excellence in the field of corporate law.

Ming Kong

Robert S. Feldman Labor Law Award
Awarded for outstanding work in the field of labor law.

Matthew A. Frank

Fiske Award
A fellowship awarded to exceptional graduates serving as government employees at the federal, state, or local level, and who have demonstrated a commitment to public service values.

Michael J. Adler
Sharon I. Brett
Caitlin R. Howitt
Christopher J. Perras

Ralph M. Freeman Scholarship
A scholarship presented to a second or third year student who has demonstrated true excellence in the fields of criminal law and procedure.

Colleen P. Fitzharris

Carl Gussin Memorial Prize
A prize awarded for excellence in the area of trial work.

Stephanie G. Westman

Rockwell T. Gust Advocacy Award
An award presented for demonstrated potential as an outstanding trial lawyer and advocate.

Jhale Ali
Abraham E. Sisson

International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award
Presented for demonstrated ability in courtroom advocacy.

Sarah J. Moskow

Richard Katcher Senior Tax Prize
Presented for outstanding work in courses and seminars in taxation and related areas.

Ariel D. Siman

Allan Lewis Kaufmann Award
An award given to the author of the best student contribution to each volume of the Michigan Law Review.

Margaret L. Mettler

The Jon Henry Kouba Prize
This prize recognizes the best student papers on European Integration and International Peace and Security.

European Integration Winner
Clara D. Presler

European Integration Runner-Up
Ciara A. Murphy

International Peace and Security Winner
Stephen C. Bartenstein

Jeffrey S. Lehman Legal Practice Award
An award presented by the faculty to the student deemed the best legal practice student from the previous year.

Cali Cope-Kasten
Michael J. Pitt

Dores McCree Award
For extraordinary devotion to the well-being of students and commitment to a widely inclusive and unified vision of the Law School community.

Adrian A. Ohmer

Michigan Award
Presented to the students elected to the editorial board of the Michigan Law Review for the following year.

Seth R. Bowers
Andrew C. Budzinski
Taylor E. French
Emily R. Goebel
Stephanie M. Goldfarb
Deborah R. Huerta
Julian W. Kleinbrodt
Stephen T. Mayer
Jacob J. Perkowski
Michael J. Pitt
Collin D. Ray
Michelle A. Sargent
Justin P. Silver
Allyson R. Terpsma
John D. VanDeventer

Saul L. Nadler Memorial Award
An award presented for outstanding work in courses related to commercial and corporate law.

Joseph W. Doman

National Association of Women Lawyers Award
Awarded for academic achievement, community service, and the potential for future contributions to the advancement of women.

Elizabeth C. Lamoste

Jack C. Radcliffe, Jr. Award
An award presented to a second or third year student who has served as a senior judge in the legal writing program, with account taken for excellence in mentoring first year law students.

Andrew J. Dixon

The Rakow Scholarship
Established by the Federal Bar Foundation, this is awarded to the student who demonstrates outstanding achievement in corporations or business law.

Alyssa B. Christensen

Real Property Law Award
An award presented to the student who exhibits high achievement in the field of real estate law, real estate finance, or other property-related courses, and who also expresses the intent to practice in Michigan following graduation.

Emerson J. Hilton

Jenny Runkles Memorial Award
An annual award presented to second year students who have exhibited a selfless commitment to improving the Law School community, and society as a whole, through devotion to public interest and diversity.

Elena M. Peifer
Amee R. Vora

Scholarly Writing Awards
Presented for scholarly work of superior quality, prepared without the expectation of publication.

Sarah A. Dada
Kathryn E. Gilbert
Madeline S. Lewis
Alexis J. Weiss

Craig Spangenberg Oral Advocacy Award
An award to recognize one or more students who have demonstrated exceptional ability in courtroom oral advocacy.

William M. Barron
Kathryn E. Gilbert

E. Blythe Stason Award
An award given to the author of the best student contribution to each volume of the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform.

Max B. Hensley

Eric Stein Award
Awarded to the student who has made outstanding contributions to the Michigan Journal of International Law.

Alexandra Link

Juan Luis Tienda Memorial Scholarship Award
Awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to working for the advancement of Latinos in the United States.

Winner
Maria J. Barbosa

Runners-Up
Jeanelly Orozco Alcala
Elisse M. Larouche

Women Lawyers' Association of Michigan Foundation Award
Awarded to women law students who have demonstrated leadership capabilities and served the community in such areas as family law, child advocacy or domestic violence, or displayed potential for advancing the position of women in society.

Kimberly M. Cahill Scholar
Caitlin R. Howitt

Dickinson Wright Women's Network Scholar
Jillian S. Wilson Ambrose

Women Lawyers of Michigan Julia D. Darlow Award
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing the interests of women members of the legal profession and to promoting equity and social justice for all people.

Amee R. Vora

Hessel E. Yntema Award
An award presented to the student who has performed with distinction in courses and seminars in international and comparative law.

Lara E. Finkbeiner

Certificate of Merit Winners
Certificates of Merit are awarded to the students who were recognized for outstanding performance in each Law School course.

Winter, Summer, and Fall 2012