The following awards were determined by a spring vote by the graduating class of 2021.
Professor of the Year Award
In grateful appreciation for outstanding teaching and dedication, this award is presented to the late Professor Peter M. Gerhart.
LLM Professor of the Year Award
Selected by a ballot of the graduating LLM students in grateful appreciation for outstanding teaching and dedication to LLM students, this award is presented to Professor Jaclyn Celebrezze.
1L Professor of the Year
Selected by a ballot of the first-year students in grateful appreciation for outstanding teaching and dedication to 1L students, this award is presented to Professor Maxwell J. Mehlman.
Dennis J. Jenks Memorial Award for Administrator of the Year Award
In grateful appreciation for outstanding service and dedication, this award is presented to Michael McCarthy, assistant dean of student services.
Student of the Year Award
Presented to Gregory Hilbert, who, in the judgment of classmates, best exemplifies outstanding scholarship and excellence in extracurricular activities.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Award
Presented to Isaiah Pinckney, who, in the judgment of classmates, follows in character and conduct the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dean’s Community Service Award
Presented to Tanmay Shah, whose commitment to enriching the lives of others in Greater Cleveland serves as an example to those within and outside the legal profession.
Dean’s Community Service Award
Presented to the Black Law Student Association, a student organization whose commitment to enriching the lives of others in Greater Cleveland serves as an example to those within and outside the legal profession.
School of Law Leadership Award
Presented to Isaiah Pinckney and Grace Saalman, who, in the judgment of classmates, have demonstrated leadership in making significant contributions to student organizations and fostering community within the school.