Alumni awards

Seattle University School of Law recognizes its exceptional graduates for their achievements and contributions through several alumni awards.

Law Alumni Recognition Awards

The Seattle University School of Law Alumni Recognition Awards highlights graduates who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement, leadership, service, and contributions to their communities and the legal profession. The awards are presented annually at the school’s Holiday Party. 

Distinguished Law Alumni Award

Presented to an alum who graduated more than 10 years ago and whose career demonstrates exceptional professional achievement, leadership, service to the legal profession, and meaningful contributions to the community and Seattle University School of Law. This award recognizes dedication to justice and the lasting impact of the recipient’s work.

Emerging Law Alumni Award

Presented to an alum who graduated within the past 10 years and has distinguished themselves through early professional achievement, leadership, community involvement, or contributions to the legal profession. This award recognizes the accomplishments of recent graduates and highlights the impact they are already making in their professions and communities.

Together, these awards honor alumni at different stages of their careers while creating a broader tradition of celebrating professional excellence, leadership, and service among Seattle University School of Law graduates, highlighting the diverse accomplishments and contributions of the School of Law’s alumni community.

Nominate an Alum for the Law Alumni Recognition Awards

Asian Pacific Islander Law Student Association (APILSA) Awards

• The API (Asian Pacific Islander) Amicus Award recognizes a friend whose character, professional achievements, and outstanding service to the Asian Pacific Islander Student Association community — especially in the areas of mentoring, advocacy, and support — have contributed to APILSA’s growth.
• APILSA Alumni Award acknowledges an API alumnus who gives unselfishly of their time and energy to contribute to the legal community, community-at-large, and the Seattle University School of Law community. The API alumnus embodies a willingness to use their platform and voice as a vehicle to make an impact on society.
• Trailblazer of Service Award honors an API alumnus who is committed to using their platform as a vehicle for social change; advocating on behalf of marginalized and unrepresented communities; and working to foster a more equitable, humane, and just world.

Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Awards

• Black Law Student Association Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law, a commitment to community service, and continued dedication to BLSA
• BLSA Amicus Award recognizes a friend whose character, professional achievements, and outstanding service to the BLSA community — especially in the areas of mentoring, advocacy and support — have contributed to BLSA’s growth
• BLSA Leadership Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in the legal community and the community at large
• Vanguard Leader of the Year Award recognizes alumni leaders in the community who are at the forefront of creating change in the world

Latinx Law Student Association Awards

• La Justicia Award honors a Latina/o alumnus whose contributions and achievements in the legal community embody the principle of standing for excellence and reaching for justice. The Latina/o alumnus selected will be recognized for contributions to the legal community, the greater community-at-large, as well as unwavering dedication to the advancement of the law school and law school community.
• Spirit of Service Award acknowledges a Latina/o alumnus who is unequivocally committed to a more just and humane world, works to foster justice and promote equal representation in the justice system and has made sacrifices to ensure that the underrepresented are given a voice.
• Latina/o Amicus Award is given to a friend whose character, professional achievements, and outstanding service to the school, especially in the area of mentoring, advocacy and support, has contributed to the growth of the organization.