2026 UC Irvine Law Leadership and Service Awards
These awards are created by students, and the recipients are nominated by and chosen by peer vote.
The following awards were presented at the UC Irvine Law Pro Bono and Student Life Awards Ceremony on April 15, 2026.
Student Leader Awards
Awarded to one member of each class who stepped up as a leader in the UC Irvine Law community; a person dedicated to the UC Irvine Law mission and committed to living out that mission through his/her leadership on campus.
- Class of 2028: Elijah Tadros
- Class of 2027: Alice Lin
- Class of 2026: Ahmad Shanaa
- Global LL.M: Isabella Namuyomba
- Grad Tax: Amro Alkrisat
Community Bridge Builder Award
Awarded to one individual from the student body committed to serving the greater community, beyond the borders of UC Irvine, who made a concerted effort to use his/her skills and talents to build community with our surrounding Orange County neighbors.
- Rodrigo Martinez, Class of 2027
- Emilio Sanchez, Class of 2027
Trailblazer Awards
Awarded to one student from each class who has started organizations, pushed for progressive policies, or made a concerted effort to bring something new and exciting to our community.
- Class of 2028: Elijah Tadros and Kat West
- Class of 2027: Mia Alvarez and Isadora Stern
- Class of 2026: Ahmad Shanaa
UC Irvine Law Legacy Awards
Awarded to members of the Class of 2026 who have gone above and beyond in leaving a special legacy at our law school.
- Maggie Maser
- Ahmad Shanaa
- Stanley Shaw
- Hope Weisman
- Derek Yeghiazarian
Student Group Community Outreach Award
Awarded to the student group that has excelled at reaching out to the community beyond the borders of UC Irvine.
- Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
Student Group Enhancing Intellectual Community Award
Awarded to the student group that has used its programming to effectively enrich the intellectual community at UC Irvine.
- Law Students for Justice in Palestine (LSJP)
Student Group Best Event or Project Award
Awarded to the student group deserving of an award for best event or project.
- APALSA x Korematsu Center: Fred Korematsu Enduring Legacy
Staff Member of the Year
Awarded to a non-dean/non-director staff member in recognition of their work.
- Debi Gloria, Student Life Program Manager
- Leslie Parrish, Assistant Director of Career Development, Public Sector
Jordin Wilcher Award for Department of the Year
Awarded to a department or team in recognition of their work.
- Law Library
Faculty of the Year
Awarded to two faculty members for their outstanding work in teaching, as selected by their students.
- 1L: Professor Christopher Leslie
- Upper-level classes: Professor Katharine Tinto
Administrator of the Year
Awarded to a dean or director in recognition of their work.
- Dean Mary Basick