TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
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HONORS & AWARDS PROGRAM
APRIL 14, 2011
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
HONORS & AWARDS PROGRAM
APRIL 14, 2011
WELCOME ................................................... Susan Saab Fortney, Interim Dean
Paul Whitfield Horn Professor of Law
AWARDS CEREMONY ......................................... Kay P. Fletcher,Assistant Dean
Student Bar Association
Clinic Students
Service Awards
Individual Achievement Scholarship
Special Recognition Awards
Outstanding Achievement Awards
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
PRESiDENT ................................................................................................. Wade Iverson
VICE-PRESIDENT, Finance .............................................................. Whitney Savage
VICE-PRESIDENT, Administration ................................................... Elizabeth Ellis
VICE PRESIDENT, Student Orgs ...................................................... Patrick Sloane
PRESIDENT, THIRD yEAR... ................................................................. Taylor Sellers
VICE PRESIDENT, THIRD YEAR ..................................................... Ashley Newhall
PRESIDENT, SECOND yEAR ..................................................................)ulie Fletcher
VICE PRESIDENT, SECOND yEAR .......................................................... )enna Jones
PRESIDENT, FIRST yEAR ................................................................. Nicholas Dillard
VICE PRESIDENT, FIRST yEAR ........................................................... Torrie Taylor
CLINIC STUDENTS 2010-2011
Civil Practice Clinic (Fall and Spring)
Professor Wendy Ross
Advanced ADR Clinic (Fa112010)
Gene Valentini
Adams, Danielle Renee
Franks, Kristen Ann
Lozoya, Marissa
Meringoia, Marshall Philip
Quisenberry, Clinton
Tung, Margaret Chin-Yuan
Cepak, Natalie Ann
Hibbard, Sherida
Maxwell, Katie
Pratt, Justin Sharp
Schwarzentraub, Brandon
Whitten, Adam
Advanced ADR Clinic (Spring 2011)
Professor Larry Spain
Cichowski, Kaitlyn
Gonzalez, Luis Alberto
jordan, Aguila Noni
Krassoff, Mazelle Sara
Lane, George William
Luckett, Hillary Rose
Erwin, William Finley
Isak, Stephanie Alexandra
Kendall, Matthew M.
Kuenzi, Ezra R.
Langdon, Wendell Holmes 1lI
Maniscalco, john
McLemore, Philip
Squires, Katharina
Wong, Leslie
Martin, Laura
Palomo, james Ryan
Tabor, Samantha
Capital Punishment Clinic (Spring 2011)
Professor Patrick Metze
Bailey, Calli
Leyva, jessica
Lawrence, Kama
Rose, Sarah
Bacy, Akilah Ashanti
Fitzsimmons, Shauna
Hull, Billy jr.
Roberts, Sarah A.
Brodrick, Thomas Adam
Harris, Mathew (Fall only)
Pelayo, jazmine
Williams, Kyle David
Criminal Defense Clinic (Fall and Spring)
Professor Patrick Metze
Adair, jessica
Butler, Alexis Marie
Morris, Zachary james
Wells, Megan
Alvarez, Adam
Crowl, Charles William 1lI
Sanchez, Marianne L.
Williams, William Story
Innocence Project of Texas Clinic
Jeff Blackburn
(Summer!
Hill, Bethany
Streufert, Preston
Castang, Ayeshah
Brown, Dustin
(Fall and Spring!
Chatha, Mandeep (Fall Only)
Grafft, Courtney Ann
Mulanax, Tara
Palacios, Audra Lee
Patel, Naval
Schneider, Chelsea M.
Whitley, Thomas Gregory
Buck, Clinton Lee
Garcia, Christina L.
Hardt, Carly
Muniz, john Matthew
Parnell, Sondet F.
Presa, Rachel
Tucker, Chelsea
Civil Practice Clinic (Fall and Spring)
Low Income Tax Clinic
Professor Larry Spain
Professor Vaughn James
Blanchard, Adam Thomas
Falk, Alyson Guthrie (Fall only)
Lowance, Chelsea
Mai, Erin Kristen
Wertz, jennifer
Boening, Steven Lee
Howell, Andrew
Koos, Matthew William
Rainey, Robert Shaun
(Summer!
Franks, Kristen Ann
Innes, Matt
Reece, Margaret Catherine
Canning, Lindsay
jackson, jessica Blain
jones, Melia Caitlyn
Martin, Gregory Eric
Gutierrez, Teresa
Rathgeber, Bryan Lewis
(Fall and Spring!
Ford, Anna Elizabeth
jackson, Christopher R.
Maiolo, Charles
Sicotte, Patrick Paul
SERVICE AWARDS
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD
JOHN C. AKARD SCHOLARSHIP
Award donated by Donna Courville ('94) and Lee Ann Reno ('94) to
recognize a third-year student who is a current member of Law Review, a
current or former member of Board of Barristers or a current or former
SBA officer or class officer who has excelled in service to the law school.
A scholarship funded by contributions of the bench and bar to recognize
Judge Akard's contributions to the field of bankruptcy law.
THE AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE
MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
CONBOY AMBASSADOR AWARD
Award is sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute, and is presented
to a student who has demonstrated excellence in bankruptcy studies and
exhibited an interest in pursuing a career in bankruptcy law. In addition to
the engraved medal, winners receive a certificate signed by the American
Bankruptcy Institute President and a one-year membership in the American
Bankruptcy Institute.
Award created by former Assistant for Recruitment and Admissions Dean
Terence Cook to recognize the student who has gone above and beyond to
assist the law school's recruiting program. During his deanship, Dean
Conboy created the foundation for many successful relationships with
undergraduate schools throughout the state.
ELMA MORENO PRO BONO AWARD
Award recognizes a law student whose pro bono activities best exemplify
the lawyer's obligation to ensure equal access to justice. The award is
named in honor of Elma Moreno, original coordinator for the Private
Attorney Involvement for West Texas Legal Services, whose
professionalism in service to clients is an inspiration to others. The award is
funded by donations by Tamara Duncan (00). Tamara was the first
recipient of the award.
FRANK R. MURRAY AWARD
Award and inscription of name on a permanently-displayed plaque to the
student achieving the highest grade in the Creditors' Rights Course. The
award is sponsored by the West Texas Bankruptcy Bar Association in
memory of the former United States Bankruptcy Judge seated in the
Lubbock Division.
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KENNETH H. BURNS AWARD
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Award established by members of the Victor H. Lindsey Senate of Delta
Theta Phi Law Fraternity to honor their outstanding Houston alumnus,
awarded to students who are members of the national organization, in good
academic standing, and actively involved in the local Senate. Mr. Burns has
also been a generous contributor to this Fund.
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FORTNEY AWARD FOR ETHICS
In honor of Professor Susan Fortney, this award is given to the law student
who exhibits outstanding moral and ethical conduct among his or her peers
while attending law school. Funding is provided by Russell Devenport and
Lincoln Goodwin of the Class of1998, and Michael Holley, Class of1999, the
first recipient of this award.
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THE ORDER OF THE COIF
HINKLE, HENSLEY, SHANOR & MARTIN
OIL AND GAS AWARD
Award to the student achieving the highest grade in a section of oil and gas
law from the Midland, Amarillo, Roswell and Santa Fe law firm.
Membership in the only national legal honor society, selected from those
students ranking in the highest ten percent of the graduating class whose
character and activities in legal education indicate their worthiness for
membership.
EDWARD R. SMITH and NORTON BAKER TAX AWARD
Class of2010
Award presented to a student who intends to practice in the tax area.
Permanently endowed by Karl Clifford ('72) and Steve Krier ('77).
PROFESSOR MARILYN PHELAN TAX AWARD
Award provided by Michael Denham ('99) to a graduating student who has
excelled in the Tax Clinic.
WILLIAM R. MOSS AWARD
Award presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding
ac~omplishment in a trial advocacy course. The award was created by
W~lham R. Moss, a partner in the Lubbock firm of Crenshaw, Dupree &
MIlam. MItch Moss (92), a litigator in El Paso and the son of William Moss
continues the award.
Award was established by former students of Professor Pawlowic: Michael
Denham ('99), R. Lee Barrett ('00) and Wade King ('03). It is presented to a
second-year or third-year student based on the following criteria:
1) Demonstrated interest, ability, or aptitude in any aspect of
commercial law, including, but not limited to, bankruptcy, banking
law, or business entities.
Potential development of keen legal analysis, based in part on
classroom participation, interaction with other students or
attorneys in the area of commercial law, and any applicable work
outside of class. The recipient's grade from any of Professor
Pawlowic's upper-level classes may also be considered.
CLIFFORD W. BROWN LUBBOCK CRIMINAL DEFENSE
LAWYERS ASSOCIATION AWARD
Award recognizes excellence as a student attorney in the Texas Tech
Criminal Justice Clinic.
Brodrick, Thomas Adam
John Beck
Cassie Dallas
Leah Robison Doty
Adam Fulkerson
Mettie Judd
Jeana Long
Benjamin Major
Benton Ross
Allison Stradley
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PROFESSOR DEAN G. PAWLOWIC AWARD
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Bacy, Akilah Ashanti
Jordan Bailey
Matthew Collier
Clinton Dennis
Christopher Elmore
Meghan George
Kelli Larsen
Mary Louden
Lisa Prather
Kimberly Sias
Sean Taylor
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
JUDGE KEN G. SPENCER AWARD
Award given to the student whose propensity to survive in law school by
dogged persistence, or ability to adapt to adversity, or sheer force of
personality or charisma, appeals to the admiration of the faculty. Presented
by the late Judge Ken G. Spencer of Crane, in memory of Bertha and George
Whipple.
THE LINDAJ. KAMP SERVICE AWARD
Award to a graduating law student whose service to the law school best
represents the dedication, service and spirit of Linda Kamp. The award is
named in honor and loving memory of Linda Kamp, who served the law
school community for 21 years and was Registrar of the Law School from
1991 to 2002. The award was established and is funded by the Class of
2002.
STUDENT DIVERSITY SERVICE AWARD
Award acknowledging and honoring the efforts of a student who promotes
understanding and appreciation for diversity in its multitude of forms at
Texas Tech University School of Law.
TEAM DIVERSITY AWARD
Award recognizes the efforts of a student organization for promoting
understanding and appreciation for diversity in its multitude of forms at
Texas Tech University School of Law.
ALI-ABA SCHOLARSHIP & LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented to the graduating law student who best represents a combination
of scholarship and leadership-the qualities embodied by the American Law
Institute and the American Bar Association. The award includes a one-year
subscription to the Practical Lawyer, published by ALI-ABA and a copy of
From Law School to Law Practice: The New Associate's Guide, Secoud
Edition.
LAW STAFF SERVICE AWARD
Annual award created to recognize one staff member who has exhibited
extraordinary service to the law school.
FACULTY SERVICE AWARD
Annual award presented to one faculty member who has made
extraordinary contributions in serving the law school.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
JUDGE MEADE F. GRIFFIN AWARD
Award from Judge Griffin's former briefing attorneys to the graduating law
student who, through industry, perseverance, integrity, and character, has
best utilized the law school experience to improve and prepare for service
to the profession and to mankind.
GEORGE W. AND SARAH H. DUPREE AWARD
Award to the member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the
student's colleagues, best exemplifies the ability desired in one soon to join
the legal profession.
OUTSTANDING PROFESSORS OF THE YEAR
Certificates and inscription of name on a permanently-displayed plaque to
the faculty members voted by the student body as outstanding professor in
an election conducted by the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.