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James E. Beasley School of LawTHURSDAY, MAY 20 | 3:00 P.M. | THE LIACOURAS CENTER

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WELCOME Gregory N. Mandel, Dean and Peter J. Liacouras Professor of Law

FACULTY CELEBRATION & CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS SPEAKERS Immaculata T. Ermocida, Evening Division and Danielle L. Phillips, Day Division

PRESENTATION OF THE GEORGE P. WILLIAMS III MEMORIAL AWARDPresented to a faculty member chosen by the Class of 2021 for excellence in teaching

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Gregory N. Mandel, Dean and Peter J. Liacouras Professor of LawRobert J. Bartow, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Law and Senior Advisor to the DeanJennifer Bretschneider, Assistant Dean for StudentsDonald P. Harris, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Law, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion LiaisonJaya Ramji-Nogales, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and I. Herman Stern Research ProfessorRachel Rebouché, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of LawJohn Smagula, Assistant Dean for Graduate and International Programs

RECESSIONAL

MARSHALSJames A. Shellenberger, Professor of Law and Chief MarshalAlice G. Abreu, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Tax Law and Public PolicyJane B. Baron, Professor of LawScott Burris, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Public Health Law ResearchRafael Porrata-Doria, Jr., Professor of LawBonny Tavares, Associate Professor of Law

The George P. Williams III Memorial Award was originally established by the law firm of Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis, theThe George P. Williams III Memorial Award was originally established by the law firm of Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis, the

partners, associates and friends of the late George P. Williams III. Mr. Williams was a distinguished alumnus, class of 1944, whopartners, associates and friends of the late George P. Williams III. Mr. Williams was a distinguished alumnus, class of 1944, who

taught for 15 years at the School of Law. The fund was endowed in 2018 thanks to a generous gift from Mary Williams, andtaught for 15 years at the School of Law. The fund was endowed in 2018 thanks to a generous gift from Mary Williams, and

provides support to the faculty member chosen each year by the graduating class for excellence in teaching.provides support to the faculty member chosen each year by the graduating class for excellence in teaching.

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Master of Laws (China)aster of Laws (China)

N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 0 Fengdi Bao Hui Cao Xiaoming Cao Lei Chen Xiaohua Chen Orisson Augusto Costa E Silva Bin Cui Mei Dong Liang Fang Shaofei Gong Mei Hong Jun Hu Rui Huang Quanyi Jin Zhen Jin Chunhua Lai Jing Li Xing Li Zhaoheng Li Yaran Liang E Liu Jianghao Liu Yucui Liu Yutong Luan Qi Lyu Bojuan Qiao Haochen Qin Jing Qu Zhiqun Shi Lingling Song Yingfu Sun Zheng Tang Jianbo Wang Lei Wang Shengyi Wang Ying Wang Yihan Wei Yang Wu Yila Xiong Weitao Xu Sidanlamu Tingjuan Yang Ying Yang Le Yu Qiangwei Yu Xinjie Yu Peng Zhang Tianyou Zhang Xin Zhang Xiulin Zhang Zhicong Zhang Jingying Zhou Chirong Zhu Danlin Zhu Tianyu Zhuang

Master of Laws (International)

A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 Tatsuya Hanasaka Masafumi Hirose Atsushi Kikuchi Chieko Koike Njana Schmeiter Tetsumasa Wada

J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1 Abdulrahman M. Alhoshan Adnan Abdulaziz A. Alhusaiyen Deepak Butani Yukie Inoue Takashi Mita Ani Nadikashvili Kyoko Nishiwaki Albert Pashaj Xhoziana Pashaj Christine Renate Stenner Shintaro Takahashi Naoto Uono

M AY 2 0 2 1 Andrei Alexeev Matthew J. Dillon Haruhi Fujiwara Luis Jose Hernandez Chiho Inamura Lea Sophie Kallrath Yukiko Kawaguchi Marie Francoise Medgy Liburd Hiroyuki Masui Mika Mimori Farah Fathima Mushathick Talisa Sanchez-Osorto Hikaru Suzuki Masanori Suzuki Yoshinori Tanaka Valeria TrasattiM Rahel Ulrich Miho Umezawa Masahiro Watanabe Young Kook Yoon

Master of Laws (Taxation)

A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 Christopher P. Clemson Dominique Bernice Edith Ward

J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1 Ian Wyatt Peltzman Keith D. Shildt Christina M. Snyder

M AY 2 0 2 1 Steven J. AugelloD Brandon Rell Croker Davin M. Daniel Joshua Runyan James R. Skamaraka

Master of Laws (Trial Advocacy)

M AY 2 0 2 1D Elizabeth A. Bailey Barri Tanika Dean Paul Michael DiMaio D Theodore Albert Engel Leopold Gross Spencer A. HillD Jordan L. Howell Arthur T. Johnson Nicole Yolanda Jones Jonathan M. Kaminsky Terry Joseph Kirwan Lilian Wanjiku Kithinji Nicole Uchenna Okeke-OraekiD Nicholas Howard PenningtonD Carolyn SollecitoD Mark Lewis WaltersD Fox Yitzchak Simon Peter Whitworth

D Distinction H Honors

Juris Doctor

J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1 Zoe E. Cunningham-Cook Immaculata T. Ermocida * Hannah Glenn FillingimC Aleksandr Gak Gregory Gilston Johnsona Noel Elena Sosa William Patrick Stewart Sarah Lucia Winston JD/MPH

M AY 2 0 2 1 Christine O. Agbelese * Erin Alexandra Agnew Ivana M. Alexander Zachary W. Allen Emily Marie Alvarez Isabela AlvarezC Erin E. Ambrose Anthony M. Antonini S Michael Attryde † Madeline J. Bagley Annelise M. Baumgartner * Tilyn Nicole Bell * Megan A. Bershefsky *C Andria C. BibiloniC Joshua S. BibiloniM Caroline J. Bojarski Alexandria M. Bondy * Collin J. Boris Miranda Sierra BovitS Kathryn J. BoyleS Cassidy Duckett BrittC Colton Dakota BrownC William Frederick BuckmanM Abigail Claire Schiela BukowskiM Haesun Katherine Burris-LeeS Holly R. CamisaM John F. Canavan Jr.C Matthew Alexander Capacete Max Jacob F. Casal Thomas S. Chapman Amy Yen Chin-Arroyo Taylr Coben Joshua Cohen George A. Conn Sarah Vera Connor Tracey Mitchelle Connor Kathryn A. Contreras Tatiana Maneysha Cook *C Timothy Francis Lim CordovaC Louis M. Couture Daniel T. Craig Kenneth Cramer-Cohen Stephanie R. CurlC Daniel Davis Olivia C. DeBottis * Andrew James DeLucaC Alyssa Renee DeTreux *

John M. Devlin Thomas M. Dexter-Rice M Timothy W. Dickens Ryan Dickinson Maria Amelia DiGeorge *C Laura A. DiGiulioC Michael V. DiPietro † Madeline DistasioC Lauren Paige Doig *S Sabra J. DrummondC Katherine Kimberly DurrC Gracen R. Eiland Kevin Ellis Alice M. Elmer C David L. Fairfield Alexis Naomi Fennell Gregory W. Ferris † Hannah E. FieldC Nancy Catherine Fisher * Charles Foltz Amando E. Franco-DominickC Tyler J. Friedman † Adam Gara FuhrerM Andrew Arthur FullerM Giuseppe Vincent Galantuomo Steven GalinatC Evan Samuel Garber * Camille A. Garcia-Flahaut † Nayram Sybil GasuC Megan Gehret Louis T. Gentilucci III †C Fatema M. Ghasletwala Michael D. Giordano †C Seth F. Gitman Celia Claire Givens Helen Theresa Zygmont Glinski Emma Ruth GoetzmanC Allison M. Goldberg Anthony L. Gonzalez * Joann S. GonzalezM Moira GoodwinC Daniel G. GordonS James A. Gorman Gabrielle June GosciniakS Jeremy N. Gradwohl * Paul Green M Carly M. Gubernick * Brent Allen Hackett Lewis Guy Hall S Sarah Michelle HandC William H. HarperM Conor J. Harrington Elissa Ruth HarveyS Kaylin R. HawkinsC Evan HellerC Kayla Hernandez Alyssa C.E. HillS Tyler J. Hill Scott M. Himelein †C Caroline Marian Hinnenkamp

Joseph E. Hoey Emily M. Hoff * David V. Holmes C Christopher HooksS John David Husband Shurdonna Sherryann Joseph M Karen Kam Claire Catherine Kauffman * Vikhyat Kaushal Heather E. KempM Kendal J. KesslerM Kathleen M. KillianS Sarah Kim C Araesia Symone Marie King Katie Lynn Klodowski Shalu Kodiyattu Max KohnM Peter S. Konchak Lauren Julia Kracht *S Courtney Leigh KurzM Christine Nicole Lafferty * Jason T. Laicha †C Jessica Lam Barry J. Lathrop Jr. Fanny Yuen Wah Lau S Andrew W. LeDonne Diana Lee Lauren Marie Leiggi Kristen A. Lewis Juanito F. Lopez III Calum J. Mackay Benjamin R. MacLuckieC Brian C. Maguire Derek T. Maninfior *C Andrew M. MarthC Kayla Renae MartinC Patrick K. Martin Shawn M. Martin Brittney A. Martinez Andrew C. Matlack Anna Evelyn MattisC Shelby L. McBrideM Tyler McCafferyM Jesse W. McCarthy Connor Patrick McElwee †C Madison H. McNultyC John A. Meehan Nathan Milholin † Lindsay Catherine Miller Christina Anastasia Murdoch Reena Umesh NaikM Jaleh R. Najafali † Jonathan Z. NajiS Joshua B. Niemtzow Zachary NilesM Austin T. Nolen Caitlin O’Malley *C Colin C. O’NeilC Rachel C. Ortiz Vishal J. Pancholi *

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C Cum Laude M Magna Cum Laude S Summa Cum Laude * Certificate in Trial Advocacy and Litigation † Certificate in Business Law

Please note: This program was printed on May 19, 2021, before final certification of grades and graduation. Therefore, this list is tentative and there may be some omissions, inaccuracies, and changes.


J U LY 2 0 2 1 Alyssa Barrett Alexander Calder Burns Matthew Fleck Andrew Gray Joshua Lachewitz JD/MSW Kara T. Pride Heather Swadley Nicolas Taresh Sarah Walsh

Heesang Park Kyle L. PedrazaC Christopher Lynn Perkes Brittany D. Petrillo Amelia Marie PetrosinoC Danielle L. Phillips James Patrick Quinn * Basmah RajaM Kevin Mammen RajanC Laila A. Razzaghi C Maximilian B. Reiff Michael R. Rios Ethan B. Rodriguez † M Matthew L. RubinoC David J. Rumbelow John J. RyanC Ranjani N. Sarode Shannon L. Scabora Kelsey A. Scarlett * Brian Schroeder Kathryn Sears Sultan-Mahmood Seraj John T. Shaffer *S Neilay Bharat ShahC Jonathan Shahar Julia C. Sheppard * Kelsey V. Sheronas † *S Alison SlaughterC Jack Small †M Gabriella S. Smith * Tyler J. Smith Theodore T. Speedy *M Stephen J. StanleyS Brittany R. Steane * Miguel A. Surun Jillian D. Tadrzynski Meghan Brigid Teal C Nora E. Tidey † James R. Titzer Hannah Elizabeth Travaglini †S Meredith St. Clair Curran Trego Reid M. TruettC Emily E. Turner Samuel B. Twer JD/MBAS Ian J. ValocchiM Sebastian Van Oudenallen Lauren Elizabeth VincencioC Farai M. Vyamucharo-Shawa M Travis Wood WatsonM Lucille E. WiesnerC Kaitlyn Yanes Daniel Zachariah Brian Robert Zappala †C Cary Zhang * Cynthia L. Zuidema

C Cum Laude M Magna Cum Laude S Summa Cum Laude * Certificate in Trial Advocacy and Litigation † Certificate in Business Law

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Michael AttrydeKathryn J. BoyleCassidy Duckett BrittAbigail Claire Schiela BukowskiHolly R. CamisaSabra J. DrummondAndrew Arthur FullerMoira GoodwinJames A. GormanJeremy N. GradwohlCarly M. GubernickSarah Michelle Hand

Kaylin R. Hawkins Tyler J. HillJohn David HusbandSarah KimCourtney Leigh KurzAndrew W. LeDonneJoshua B. NiemtzowNeilay Bharat ShahAlison SlaughterBrittany R. SteaneMeredith St. Clair Curran TregoIan J. Valocchi


Order of the Coif The following graduates have been elected to membership in the Order of the Coif, an honorary scholastic society aimed atencouraging excellence in legal education by fostering a spirit of careful study and recognizing law students who have attained a high grade of scholarship. These graduates are wearing the badge of membership in the Order, a piece of white cloth that was affixed to the wig of English barristers, replacing the close-fitting cap, or coif, worn by serjeants-at-law in medieval England.

David HolmesKathleen M. KillianSarah KimAraesia Symone Marie KingJoshua LachewitzChristine Nicole LaffertyFanny Yuen Wah LauAndrew W. LeDonneLauren Marie LeiggiBrittney A. MartinezAndrew C. MatlackShelby L. McBrideReena Umesh NaikZachary NilesHeesang ParkChristopher Lynn PerkesLaila A. RazzaghiShannon ScaboraKelsey A. ScarlettSultan-Mahmood SerajJulia C. SheppardKelsey V. SheronasBrittany R. SteaneHeather SwadleyReid M. TruettEmily E. TurnerSarah WalshDaniel ZachariahCary Zhang


Christine O. AgbeleseErin Alexandra AgnewIvana M. AlexanderAnnelise M. BaumgartnerTilyn Nicole BellMegan A. BershefskyAndria C. BibiloniAlexandria M. BondyWilliam Frederick BuckmanThomas S. ChapmanAmy Yen Chin-ArroyoTaylr CobenSarah Vera ConnorKathryn A. ContrerasTimothy Francis Lim CordovaZoe E. Cunningham-CookDaniel DavisThomas Dexter-RiceRyan DickinsonMaria Amelia DiGeorgeLauren Paige DoigKatherine Kimberly DurrGracen R. EilandAlice M. ElmerCharles FoltzAmando E. Franco-DominickEvan Samuel GarberCamille A. Garcia-FlahautNayram Sybil GasuLouis T. Gentilucci IIIFatema M. GhasletwalaGregory GilstonCelia Claire GivensHelen Theresa Zygmont GlinskiMoira GoodwinJeremy N. GradwohlElissa Ruth HarveyCaroline Marian HinnenkampJoseph E. Hoey

Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society

Master of Laws (LL.M.) Awards

THE PROFESSOR SAMUEL GYANDOH AWARDAwarded to the graduates in the International LL.M. Program who have rendered outstanding professional and personal service to the law school community. Awarded to Marie Francoise Medgy Liburd, Rahel Ulrich

THE PROFESSOR PETER SEVAREID AWARDAwarded to the graduate in the International LL.M. Program who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in academic studies at Temple. Awarded to Rahel Ulrich

THE FACULTY AWARD – TAXATION LL.M.Awarded to the graduates in the Taxation LL.M. Program who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academic studies at Temple. Awarded to Steven J. Augello, Joshua Runyan

THE FACULTY AWARD – TRIAL ADVOCACY LL.M.Awarded to the graduate in the Trial Advocacy LL.M. Program who demonstrates outstanding achievement in courtroom presentation and performance. Awarded to Theodore Albert Engel

Academic Achievement Awards

ALBERT L. BRICKLIN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTEstablished in memory of Albert L. Bricklin ‘38, founding partner of Bricklin Bennett & Saltzburg. To the graduate in the Evening Division who achieves the highest cumulative grade point average. Awarded to Alison Slaughter

ISRAEL PACKEL MEMORIAL AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SCHOLASTIC PERFORMANCE In memory of Professor Israel Packel, faculty member, attorney general of the Commonwealth, and justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Established by a principal gift from his former law firm, Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel, and by gifts from admirers and friends. To the graduate in the Day Division with the highest cumulative grade point average. Awarded to John David Husband

THE LYNNE M. ABRAHAM AWARDEstablished by the Temple Law Alumni Association, this award honors Lynne M. Abraham, Class of 1965, and a former Court of Common Pleas judge, who was sworn in as the first woman district attorney of Philadelphia in May 1991. Awarded to a graduate with outstanding grades in Criminal Law and Professional Responsibility who plans to work in a public service position. Awarded to Kendal J. Kessler

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS ERIC D. TURNER AWARDSponsored by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Awarded to the graduating student who best exemplifies the positive attributes of a matrimonial lawyer. Awarded to Anna E. Mattis

THE ARTHUR L. AND MINETTE BERNS MEMORIAL PRIZE IN REAL ESTATE LAW Established by family and friends, including Mrs. Arthur L. Berns, Dr. and Mrs. Carl Citron, and Mrs. Sylvia Goldman in memory of Arthur L. Berns. Awarded to the graduating student who demonstrates excellence in real estate law. Awarded to Meredith St. Clair Curran Trego

THE CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (CLEA) AWARDTo the graduate who has demonstrated outstanding work in a clinic and contributed to the clinical community at Temple. Awarded to Alyssa Barrett

CATHERINE DONAHUE MEMORIAL AWARD To the graduates with the highest grades in trusts and estates. Awarded to James A. Gorman, Sarah Michelle Hand, Karen Kam

THE FACULTY AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTAwarded to the graduates chosen by the Faculty for outstanding overall academic achievement. Awarded to Jeremy N. Gradwohl, Sarah Michelle Hand, Kaylin R. Hawkins, Neilay Bharat Shah


Awards and Prizes

TERRENCE H. KLASKY MEMORIAL AWARD Established in memory of Terrence Howell Klasky, Class of 1972. To the graduate who demonstrated outstanding achievement in banking, negotiable instruments, or consumer protection. Awarded to Michael Attryde

NANCY J. KNAUER & ELEANOR W. MYERS INTEGRATED TRANSACTIONAL PROGRAM AWARDTo the graduates who demonstrated outstanding achievement in the Integrated Transactional Program. Awarded to Joshua S. Bibiloni, Alexis Naomi Fennell, Gregory W. Ferris, Louis T. Gentilucci III, Sarah Michelle Hand, Andrew C. Matlack, Hannah Elizabeth Travaglini

HARRY R. KOZART MEMORIAL PRIZEEstablished in memory of Harry R. Kozart, Class of 1932. To the graduate who attained the highest grades in courses related to food and drug law or products liability. Awarded to Megan A. Bershefsky

ROBERT E. LAMBERTON AWARDEstablished by Judge Samuel Rosenberg. To the graduates who have received the highest grades in constitutional law. Awarded to Jeremy N. Gradwohl, Sarah Michelle Hand

THE LAW & PUBLIC POLICY SCHOLARS AWARDTo the Law & Public Policy Scholars who have made outstanding contributions to the Temple Law & Public Policy Program. Awarded to Andria C. Bibiloni, Araesia Symone Marie King, Peter S. Konchak, Heather Swadley

THE ROBERT C. PODWIL MEMORIAL PRIZEEstablished by the partners of the law firm of Reed, Smith, Shaw & McClay, the award honors Robert C. Podwil, a late partner of the firm and a distinguished member of the adjunct faculty at Temple Law School. It is awarded annually to the graduate who demonstrated excellent academic performance in the area of intellectual property. Awarded to Amelia Marie Petrosino

THE JOSEPH W. PRICE III MEMORIAL AWARDTo the graduates who demonstrated outstanding achievement in the law of taxation. Awarded to John F. Canavan, Jr., Louis M. Couture, Michael R. Rios

THE MILTON C. SHARP MEMORIAL AWARDTo the graduate who received the highest grades in land use planning. Awarded to Ranjani N. Sarode

THE LENARD SIGAL MEMORIAL AWARDTo the graduate who demonstrated excellence in criminal law studies. Awarded to Celia Claire Givens

TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICE FOR ATTORNEYS (TASA) PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN THE FIELD OF EVIDENCE Established by Edwin H. Sherman, former member of the Board of Trustees and past president of the General Alumni Association, and Jay L. Rosen, past president of the General Alumni Association, who are co-founders of Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys. To the students who excel in the field of evidence. Awarded to Moira Goodwin, Sarah Michelle Hand, Neilay Bharat Shah, Alison Slaughter Research & Writing Awards

JULIAN EULE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEstablished by his colleagues and friends to honor Julian Eule, a member of the Temple Law Faculty from 1977 to 1984, this prize is awarded to the graduating student who, in the opinion of the faculty, wrote the best paper in the area of federal or state constitutional or procedural law. Awarded to Stephen J. Stanley

ALBERT H. FRIEDMAN PRIZEIn memory of Albert H. Friedman, Class of 1929, a dedicated lawyer for 52 years. Awarded for outstanding performance in the production of a writing project. Awarded to Peter S. Konchak

JACK M. GOLDEN AND FRIEDA GOLDEN PRIZE Established by Charles M. Golden, Esq., Class of 1961, and presented to the law school to honor his parents. Awarded to the student who demonstrates superior qualities in legal research and writing which advance an understanding of health care and health administration. Awarded to Kathryn A. Contreras

THE JACOB KOSSMAN AWARD IN CRIMINAL LAW To the student who submitted the best paper in the field of constitutional rights and privileges of persons accused of a crime. Awarded to Colton Dakota Brown

THE KRANZEL AWARDEstablished in memory of Frank Kranzel and in honor of Sonia Kranzel by their son Judge Isador Kranzel, Class of 1956. Awarded to the graduate who wrote the best paper in the areas of public service, state or local government regulations, or health law. Awarded to Tyler J. Friedman

LOUIS M. NATALI PRIZE FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ADVOCACYEstablished to honor Professor Louis Natali, a titan in the fields of criminal defense, trial advocacy, and capital case litigation who taught generations of lawyers how to handle the most difficult cases. Awarded to a student


who demonstrated, through a research paper or clinical placement, excellence in the defense of the indigent. Awarded to Courtney Leigh Kurz

ARTHUR G. RAYNES AWARDFor scholarly achievement in the law as relates directly to research, organization of thought, clarity, and the ability to draw explicit conclusions. Awarded to Kathleen M. Killian – 1st place, Lucille E. Wiesner – 2nd place THE J. HOWARD REBER MEMORIAL AWARDEstablished by the Law Alumni Association for excellence in student writing and editing for the Temple Law Review. Awarded to Courtney Leigh Kurz – editing, Heather Swadley - writing

HENRY J. RICHARDSON, III AWARDEstablished to honor Henry J. Richardson, III, Professor of Law, for his personal contribution to critical thinking in the areas of international law, development, and human rights, and his dedication to fostering thoughtful scholarship in these areas. Awarded to the student who wrote the best paper in the field of international human rights. Awarded to Amy Yen Chin-Arroyo

THE SARAH A. SHULL MEMORIAL AWARDEstablished by Dr. and Mrs. Elden S. Magaw for excellence in legal research and writing. Awarded to Reena Umesh Naik

THE HONORABLE DOLORES K. SLOVITER AWARDThis award was established to commemorate Judge Sloviter’s term as Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The award is given annually to a student who writes an excellent paper in the area of federal judicial administration or federal jurisdiction. Awarded to Heather Swadley

THE SMITH AND LEIBEL FAMILY LAW AWARD Established by two alumnae of the law school who practice domestic relations law to emphasize the importance of this area. Awarded to the student who wrote the best paper on a topic related to family law. Awarded to Kristen A. Lewis

TAU EPSILON RHO LAW SCHWARTZBERG PRIZEPresented by the Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society, Philadelphia Chapter to the graduating student who wrote the best paper on a topic related to professional responsibility. Awarded to Madeline Distasio

THE JOHN COLVIN WRIGHT, JR., ESQUIRE AWARDEstablished to honor the life and memory of John Colvin Wright, Jr. Esq. This award recognizes a graduating law

student who demonstrates academic achievement in the field of labor or employment law through coursework, a research paper, or Law Review comment, article, or note. Awarded to Matthew L. Rubino

Advocacy Awards

CENTER FOR FORENSIC ECONOMIC STUDIES JEROME M. STALLER AWARDAwarded annually to the graduates who have proven themselves in litigation areas to be the most promising litigators. Awarded to Daniel T. Craig, Carly M. Gubernick

MYRON H. DEUTSCH ‘60 MEMORIAL AWARDEstablished by his colleagues to honor the memory of Myron H. Deutsch ’60, this award is given to graduates who have excelled in the trial advocacy program. Awarded to Maria Amelia DiGeorge, Danielle L. Phillips

ANDREW GAY AWARDEstablished by Edward Chacker, Esquire, in honor of Andrew Gay, Class of 1963, this award is presented to a student who has excelled in trial advocacy particularly in the area of criminal law. Awarded to Matthew Alexander Capacete

INTEGRATED TRIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM AWARDTo the graduate who has demonstrated excellence in civil trial advocacy skills. Awarded to Andrew M. Marth THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS’ PRIZE For distinguished achievement in the art and science of advocacy. Awarded to Farai M. Vyamucharo-Shawa

THE VICTOR A. JACZUN AWARDTo the graduate who has demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy. Awarded to Tatiana Maneysha Cook

THE NATIONAL ORDER OF THE BARRISTERS AWARD Awarded to the graduates who have exhibited excellence in the art of oral advocacy and brief writing through appellate moot court and mock trial programs. Awarded to Andrew Arthur Fuller, Moira Goodwin, Alyssa C.E. Hill, Heather E. Kemp, Fanny Yuen Wah Lau

PHILADELPHIA TRIAL LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION JAMES J. MANDERINO AWARD To the outstanding student in trial advocacy. Awarded to Lauren Paige Doig


Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Law School Community

THE HENRY KENT ANDERSON HUMAN SERVICES AWARDEstablished by his great-grandson in 2005, this award honors Henry Kent Anderson, a Native American Cherokee who was born in 1855 and dedicated his life to the cause of human rights and social justice for his people. It is awarded to a student whose challenging career has demonstrated, through exemplary work and deed, a concern for the victims of society’s inequities. Awarded to Danielle L. Phillips

THE ALBERT M. COHEN MEMORIAL AWARD Offered by Lambda Sigma Kappa law fraternity to the graduates who rendered outstanding service to the law school in the work of the Student Bar Association. Awarded to Erin Elizabeth Agnew, Sarah Vera Connor, Madeline Distasio, Immaculata T. Ermocida, Giuseppe Vincent Galantuomo, Claire Catherine Kauffman, Julia C. Sheppard

THE BETH CROSS AWARDAwarded to graduates who are planning a career in public interest law and who have demonstrated Ms. Cross’ commitment and dedication to providing legal assistance to underserved populations. Awarded to Andria C. Bibiloni, Lauren Marie Leiggi

THE CROSSEN AWARDAwarded to the graduates who have overcome adversity and demonstrated perseverance in obtaining a law degree. Awarded to Aleksandr Gak, Lewis Guy Hall, Christina Anastasia Murdoch

JACQUELYN E. DAVIS JOHNSON SUCCESS AWARD Awarded to a graduate who will incur expenses in preparing for the bar examination, is a dues-paid member of the Black Law Students Association, and who has contributed to the law school community. Awarded to Kristen A. Lewis

HARRIET ROBINSON GILLOCK MEMORIAL AWARDEstablished by the friends of Harriet Robinson Gillock, Class of 1980, to perpetuate and honor her memory. Awarded to the outstanding graduates who most exemplify Harriet Gillock’s integrity and her professional and personal dedication to her fellow students and the law school community. Awarded to Anthony M. Antonini, Nancy Catherine Fisher, Araesia Symone Marie King, Kayla Renae Martin, Neilay Bharat Shah, Brittany R. Steane

THE LENA L. HALE AWARD To the graduates chosen by the faculty for outstanding extracurricular contributions. Awarded to Christine O. Agbelese, Kathryn A. Contreras, Katherine Kimberly Durr, Brittany D. Petrillo, Brian Schroeder, Cary Zhang

ELIZABETH C. HIGH AWARDEstablished by her classmates and friends in honor of Elizabeth C. High, Class of 2009, to the graduate who demonstrated academic achievement while overcoming significant adversity and contributing to the law school community. Awarded to Amando E. Franco-Dominick

SARAH J. LOVE MEMORIAL AWARD This award recognizes a student who had great impact on community justice issues during their law school career, in particular while working at the Stephen and Sandra Sheller Center for Social Justice. Awarded to Thomas S. Chapman

THE CAPTAIN ROBERT MILLER KNOX AWARDCreated by his mother, Helen Knox. To the graduate chosen by the faculty for the most outstanding contribution to the law school community. Awarded to Sarah Vera Connor

THE H. MONICA RASCH MEMORIAL AWARDTo the graduate who demonstrated academic achievement while overcoming adversity, with a preference for graduates who have children or were members of the Temple Law Review. Awarded to Amy Yen Chin-Arroyo

THE SENDER AND JANINA SZWALBENEST MEMORIAL AWARD Established by Ben J. Szwalbenest, Class of 1981, to honor his parents. The award is given to graduates who are immigrants or are the children of immigrants and who rendered outstanding service to the law school and the community. Awarded to Miguel A. Surun

JERRY ZASLOW MEMORIAL AWARD To the graduates who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as well as well-rounded activity within the law school community. Awarded to Haesun Katherine Burris-Lee, Fatema Ghasletwala, Fanny Yuen Wah Lau, Tyler McCaffery



Pledge of Professional CommitmentI understand that today I am joining an academic community and embarking on a professional career.

I pledge to respect the academic endeavor that I am about to undertake, and to uphold the honor and integrity of the legal profession that I seek to enter.

I will conduct my academic, professional, and personal life with honesty, dignity, and care, honoring the values and standards that are expressed in the rules governing Temple Law School and that are shared by the legal profession.

I will treat all of my colleagues—students, staff, and faculty—with fairness and respect, even in disagreement.

I will remember that my actions reflect not only on me, but also on Temple Law School and on the legal profession.

I understand that one of the many privileges of the legal profession is the opportunity to serve others, and I commit myself to seeking equal justice for all.

I take this pledge freely and upon my honor.


Congratulations to the Temple University Beasley School of Law,

Class of 2021

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