The WashULaw Distinguished Alumni Awards honor alumni who have obtained distinction in their careers, and exemplify characteristics of leadership, integrity, commitment, courage, and confidence. 

Eligibility Requirements: Nominees must be graduates of the School of Law. All nominations may remain under consideration for three consecutive years. All nominees should have at least one letter/email of recommendation. 

Selection Criteria: Award recipients are selected on the basis of several factors, including career achievement and impact on their community. Consideration is given to contributions to education, civic and philanthropic causes, professional societies, and public service. 

A confidential selection committee will review and select honorees from eligible nominations.

Nominee Information



Letter of Recommendation to include: Nominee name, career history, special career achievement (please be specific), public service, volunteer activities, and a brief statement outlining why you feel the nominee should receive the award.



Please submit your nomination in a letter or in an email to:

Sara Newton
Senior Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Washington University Law
MSC 1202-414-3100
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63105
Email: nsara@wustl.edu

Please feel free to upload or paste your letter of recommendation below.






Please submit the nominee's biography in a letter or in an email to:

Sara Newton
Senior Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Washington University Law
MSC 1202-414-3100
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63105
Email: nsara@wustl.edu

Please feel free to upload or paste the nominee's biography below.






Please submit the nominee's Resume/CV in a letter or in an email to:

Sara Newton
Senior Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Washington University Law
MSC 1202-414-3100
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63105
Email: nsara@wustl.edu

Please feel free to upload or paste the nominee's Resume/CV below.




Nominator's Information