2013 Law and Alumni Chapter Award Winners
2013 LAW SCHOOL CHAPTER AWARDS
Stan Jones Outstanding District Justice
1st - Kevin Mechtley, District VII
Finalists: Peter Scimeca, District VIII; Sarah Soucie Eyberg, District X; John Norris, District XI; Allison Janowitz, District XXVI
Outstanding District
1st - District XI
Finalists: Districts VII, X, XXX and XXVI
Most Improved District
1st - District XXVI
Finalists: Districts VI, XV, XVIII
Stanley H. Kohn Outstanding Chapter
1st - DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
2nd - Hamline University School of Law, Monroe Chapter
3rd - The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
Merit Chapter
- University at Buffalo Law School, Alden Chapter
- William Mitchell College of Law, Butler Chapter
- Florida A & M University College of Law, Cherry Chapter
- McGeorge School of Law, Engle Chapter
- University of Baltimore Law School, LaBrum Chapter
- The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
- Hamline University School of Law, Monroe Chapter
- Albany Law School, Rockefeller Chapter
- DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
- William S. Boyd School of Law, Wiener Chapter
Most Improved Chapter
1st - McGeorge School of Law, Engle Chapter
2nd - University of Wisconsin Law School, Ryan Chapter
3rd - University of Washington School of Law, Dunbar Chapter
Alex Hotchkiss Outstanding Justice
1st - Matthew Bakke, Hamline University School of Law, Monroe Chapter
2nd - Leah Farmer, DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
3rd - Deanna Radjenovich, The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
Paul Meier Outstanding Vice Justice
1st - Jason Foutz, Hamline University School of Law, Monroe Chapter
2nd - Michael Esposito, William S. Boyd School of Law, Wiener Chapter
3rd - Andrew Bain, Florida A & M University College of Law, Cherry Chapter
Frank E. Gray Outstanding Clerk
1st - Kelly Parry, DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
2nd - Elizabeth Reed, The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
3rd - Megan Cox, University of Georgia School of Law School, AH Stephens Chapter
Dalphine MacMillan Outstanding Treasurer
1st - Tierrel Mathis, Florida A & M University College of Law, Cherry Chapter
2nd - Kayla Marshall, Barry University School of Law, Bradwell Chapter
Jack Miller Outstanding Marshal
1st - Samantha Cain, The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
2nd - Kelly Kamstra, DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
3rd - Chelsey Guay, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Franklin Chapter
Outstanding Academic Program
1st - JMLS PAD Mock Trial Tournament, The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
2nd - POP Law, DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
3rd - How to Survive Your 1st Year of Law School, McGeorge School of Law, Engle Chapter
Outstanding Alumni Program
1st - Speed Networking, DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
2nd - Student-Alumni Mixer, The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
3rd - Networking Social, William Mitchell College of Law, Butler Chapter
Outstanding Community Service
1st - PAD Annual Charity Auction, Washington & Lee University School of Law, Staples Chapter
2nd - 8th Annual Founder’s Day Auction, DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
3rd - 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Card Sale, McGeorge School of Law, Engle Chapter
Outstanding Professional Program
1st - PLSS Public Law and Policy Meet & Greet, McGeorge School of Law, Engle Chapter
2nd - A Day in the Life of a Family Law Attorney, McGeorge School of Law, Engle Chapter
3rd - Dine and Drink with the Dean, DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
Outstanding Social Program
1st - Boat Cruise, The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
2nd - 4th Annual Oktoberfest, McGeorge School of Law, Engle Chapter
3rd - PAD’s Annual Halloween Party, The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
Top Recruitment
1st - 142 new members - The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter
2nd - 132 new members - University of Baltimore School of Law, LaBrum Chapter
3rd - 116 new members - DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter
100 New Initiates
The John Marshall Law School, Lincoln Chapter – 142
University of Baltimore School of Law, LaBrum Chapter – 132
DePaul University College of Law, Story Chapter – 116
Chicago-Kent School of Law, Blackstone Chapter – 102
Student Body Ratio
Washburn University School of Law – Benson Chapter
Meet or Beat
Phoenix School of Law, Goldwater Chapter
Washington University School of Law, C. Clark Chapter
Hamline University School of Law, Monroe Chapter
University of Kentucky College of Law, Clay Chapter
University of Connecticut College of Law, Starr Chapter
University of Baltimore School of Law, LaBrum Chapter
Washington & Lee University School of Law, Staples Chapter
Florida Coastal University School of Law, Bedell Chapter
Endowment Fund Service Scholarship Winners:
Samantha Cain, Lincoln Chapter – The Donald R. Moore Scholarship
Christina Kuklinski, Story Chapter – The Robert E. Redding Scholarship
Elizabeth Smutz, Engle Chapter – The William R. Robertson Scholarship
Deirdre Barthel, Rockefeller Chapter – Matthew “Sandy” Rae Scholarship
Thomas Edmonds, O’Neill Chapter – The C. Raymond Judice Scholarship
2013 ALUMNI CHAPTER AWARDS
Outstanding Alumni Chapter
1st - West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
2nd - Twin Cities Alumni Chapter (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)
Outstanding Alumni Professional Program
1st - Founders Banquet with Initiation and Officer Elections, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
2nd - ‘Call Me Definitely’ Business Card Exchange Dinner, Twin Cities Alumni Chapter (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
3rd - Anthony A Digrazia Scholarship Program, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
Outstanding Alumni Social Program
1st - Mock Trial Competition Happy Hour, Robert E. Redding Alumni Chapter(Washington DC)
2nd - P.A.D. Society for the Arts, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
3rd - P.A.D. Summer Luau–Convention Edition, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
Outstanding Alumni Community Service Program
1st - DuPage PADS Partnership/ Charity Bowling Tournament, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
2nd - Anthony A. DiGrazia Scholarship Program, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
3rd - Phi Alpha Delta Running Club, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
The George Fink Outstanding Alumni Chapter Justice
1st - Jason Eyberg- Twin City Alumni Chapter (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)
Charles Henderson Outstanding Alumni Chapter Vice Justice
1st - Sachin Kori, Robert E. Redding Alumni Chapter (Washington DC)
2nd - Rachael Stokas, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
William “Robbie” Robinson Outstanding Alumni Chapter Clerk
1st - Sara Soucie Eyberg, Twin City Alumni Chapter (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)
2nd - Gloria Tsotsos, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
Rex G. Hardy Outstanding Alumni Chapter Treasurer
1st - Vito Kirvelaitis, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
2nd - Steven Fenske, Twin City Alumni Chapter (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)
Enid William Ross Outstanding Alumni Chapter Marshal
1st - Kathryn Smith-Thompson, Twin City Alumni Chapter (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)
2nd - Heather Darsie, West Suburban Alumni Chapter (West Chicago Suburbs)
Most Improved Alumni
1st - TIE - Twin City Alumni Chapter (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN) & San Francisco Alumni
2nd - Robert E. Redding Alumni Chapter (Washington DC)
