RALEIGH — Campbell Law School conferred 104 Juris Doctor degrees at its 41st annual hooding and graduation ceremony on Friday, at Memorial Auditorium at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. As part of the ceremony, the following awards were announced:
The Howard Memorial Christian Citizenship Award is awarded to the individual whose citizenship and leadership exemplify the Christian character and aspirations of the School of Law. Established by the Howard Memorial Christian Education Fund in memory of Barry Howard.
- Hannah Marie Wallace of Fuquay-Varina
Third-Year Academic Achievement Award is awarded to the graduating student with the highest academic average in his or her third year.
- Kaitlyn Elizabeth Fudge of Oxford
Richard A. Lord Outstanding Graduate Award is awarded to the individual who excels academically as well as in additional endeavors thereby contributing fully to the School of Law, his or her peers, and the legal profession. This award, which recognizes overall excellence, was established by Campbell Law Professor Emeritus Richard A. Lord.
- Hannah Marie Wallace of Fuquay-Varina
Jessie and Elizabeth Leonard Valedictorian Award established by Dean J. Rich Leonard for the graduating valedictorian, named in honor and memory of his parents.
- Kaitlyn Elizabeth Fudge of Oxford
Dean’s Outstanding Improvement Award is awarded to the individual exhibiting the most outstanding academic improvement over his or her law school career. The recipient is selected by the Dean and Associate Dean.
- Jaquelinne Murillo Figueroa of Kannapolis
Robert A. Jenkins Award is awarded to the individual whose work in various competitions or other areas best represents the School of Law to the community, the profession, and the public
- Tatiana Marie Terry of Durham
National Association of Women Lawyers Award is awarded to an individual based on academic achievement, motivation, and potential to contribute to the advancement of women in the profession.
- Elizabeth Stewart Foley of Richmond, Virginia
Student Bar Association Service Award is awarded to the individual who provides unusual service to the student body and the School of Law.
- Elizabeth Stewart Foley of Richmond, Virginia
International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award is awarded for distinguished achievement in the student advocacy program.
- Nichad Dominique D’von Davi of Greensboro
North Carolina Advocates for Justice Student Advocacy Awards Sponsored by North Carolina Advocates for Justice. Awarded for the most significant improvement during the required advocacy program.
- Elizabeth Stewart Foley of Richmond, Virginia
- Patricia McCall of Cashiers
- Jaquelinne Murillo Figueroa of Kannapolis
- Matthew David Sparks of Shelby
- Briana B. Way of Henrietta, New York
- Tyler Alexander Willis of St. Louis, Missouri
Calhoun Advocacy Award is awarded for the best performance in the trial and appellate advocacy program. Established by M. Jean Calhoun, Class of 1980.
- Anna Claire Turpin of Gretna, Virginia
Safran Moot Court Award is awarded for outstanding contribution to the moot court program at the School of Law. Established by Perry R. Safran, Class of 1981.
- Derek James Dittmar of Raleigh
Rebecca Ann Phillips Memorial Award was established by the Class of 2011 in memory of their classmate. Awarded to the individual who exemplifies honorable ideals and demonstrating an interest in representing victims of domestic violence.
- Allan Grant Simpkins of Greensboro
Outstanding Clinical Student Award is awarded for excellence in clinical fieldwork and for exceptionally thoughtful, self-reflective participation in an accompanying clinical seminar. Sponsored by the Clinical Legal Education Association.
- Brianna B. Way of Henrietta, New York
ALI CLE Scholarship & Leadership Award is awarded to the individual who best represents a combination of scholarship and leadership, the qualities embodied by the American Law Institute.
- Tatiana Marie Terry of Durham
Pro Bono Publico Award is awarded to the individual whose demonstrated commitment to pro bono activities exemplifies the aspirations of the School of Law and the best intentions of the legal profession.
- Ayeshinaye Itihyma Holt Smith of Wendell
American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence is awarded to a graduating student for excellence in bankruptcy coursework or other achievements demonstrating a dedication to improving the bankruptcy laws and the bankruptcy bar. Sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute.
- Kayla Ives Russell of Burgaw
University of Nottingham Law School Dean’s Award
- Derek James Dittmar of Raleigh
The Order of Barristers
Membership in the national society recognizing outstanding performance in the art of advocacy.
- Joonu-Noel Andrews Coste of Dover, New Hampshire
- Nichad Dominique D’von Davis of Greensboro
- Derek James Dittmar of Raleigh
- Maurizo S. Lewis-Streit of Guyana, South America
- Taylor George McCallman of Fayetteville
- Katelyn Webb Miller of Rocky Mount
- Tatiana Marie Terry of Durham
- Anna Claire Turpin of Gretna, Virginia
- Ashley Urquijo of Cary
- Hannah Marie Wallace of Fuquay-Varina
Order of Old Kivett
Awarded for exemplary representation in advocacy competitions while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
- Jeffrey Dobson of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
- Melanie Anne Huffines of Southern Pines
- Terra Nicole Johnson of Wilkesboro
- Misty Marie Juhasz of Sheffield Village, Ohio
- Stefan Joseph Longo of Commack, New York
- Rosa Maria Reyes Moreno of Mount Airy
- Alexandra Nicole Puszczynski of Wake Forest
- Reghan Deans Schmidt of Wilson
- Allen Grant Simpkins of Greensboro
- Sarah Michelle Skinner of Madison, Indiana
Summa Cum Laude
- Kaitlyn Elizabeth Fudge
- Hannah Marie Wallace
Magna Cum Laude
- Sara Tyler Carter
- Rebecca Zambo Cooper
- Christy Cochran Dunn
- Melanie Anne Huffines
- Stefan Joseph Longo
- Hannah Katherine Michalove
- Tyler Alexander Willis
Cum Laude
- Gavin Adams Bell
- Williams Baldridge Britt
- Kelsey Nicole Dorton
- Baylee J. Hapeman
- M. Ashton Herring
- Jenna T. Hornik
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Alexandra Marie Johnson
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Lindsey Martin
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Patricia McCall
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Taylor George McCallman
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Araca Landis Miller
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Laura Kathleen Potter
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Kayla Ives Russell
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Logan H. Shipman
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Joanna Marie Smith
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Eric Greenlee Steber
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Madison Drew Vance
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Paul William West
- Kelly Jo Williamson
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