The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (Catholic Law) is honored to have such a supportive and committed alumni base. Our alumni are an active part of the Catholic Law community and share a commitment to academic achievement and the pursuit of justice, mercy, and humble service. Our alumni find ways to engage with the Law School for the benefit of our current students and our community.
Since 2017, Catholic Law has recognized and honored its distinguished alumni. The purpose of these annual alumni awards is to recognize outstanding alumni for their individual achievements, contributions to their industries or professions, service to their community, and demonstrated loyalty to Catholic Law. The recipients represent a talented group of individuals who have contributed to their professions and the communities they serve and are selected from those celebrating their reunion year.
Below are previous recipients of Distinguished Alumni Awards, listed by graduation year.
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
William Callyhan Robinson Award
Robert Budelman Jr., ’62
Larry R. Pilot, ’67
Scott Flesch, ’97
Michael Heyl, ’02
Andrew Palmieri, ’87
John Wefing, ’67
Christine Goo, ’07
Andrea Vavonese, ’97
Denise Whisenhunt, ’97
Denise Giraudo ’07
Joseph Saka, ’07
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- Robert Budelman Jr., William Callyhan Robinson Alumni Award
1963
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- Ralph J. Rohner, William Callyhan Robinson Alumni Award
1965
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- Michael F. Curtin, William Callyhan Robinson Alumni Award
1966
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- Anthony P. Ambrosio, William Callyhan Robinson Alumni Award
- Michael P. Ambrosio, William Callyhan Robinson Alumni Award
1969
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- Donald W. Farley, William Callyhan Robinson Alumni Award
1971
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- Alan M. Grimaldi, Distinguished Alumni Award
- Mark Reinhardt, Distinguished Alumni Award
1974
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- Clarence E. Martin, III, Distinguished Alumni Award
1977
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- The Honorable William T. Newman, Distinguished Public Service Award
1978
1979
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- Richard M. Starr, Distinguished Alumni Award
1980
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- J. Michael Hannon, Distinguished Alumni Award
- Patrick M. Regan, Distinguished Alumni Award
1981
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- Agnes P. Dover, Distinguished Alumni Award
1983
1985
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- The Honorable Diane Kiesel, Distinguished Public Service Awar
1987
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- Andrew Palmieri, Distinguished Alumni Award
1988
1989
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- Paul M. Bisaro, Distinguished Alumni Award
- The Honorable Elizabeth M. Timothy, Distinguished Public Service Award
1990
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- Deborah Watson-Stokes, Distinguished Public Service Award
1991
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- Theresa A. Werner, Distinguished Public Service Award
1992
1994
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- Chris R. Concannon, Distinguished Alumni Award
1997
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- Scott Flesch, Distinguished Alumni Award
- S. Jenell Trigg, Distinguished Alumni Award
- Andrea Vavonese, Distinguished Alumni Award
2001
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- Kerslyn D. Featherstone, Distinguished Public Service Award
2002
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- Michael Heyl, Distinguished Alumni Award
2005
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- Commissioner Brendan Carr, Distinguished Public Service Award
2006
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- Kendra Kosko Isaacson, Distinguished Public Service Award
- David J. Redl, Distinguished Public Service Award
2010
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- Rafal Kos, Distinguished Public Service Award
- Jennifer P. Lim, Distinguished Public Service Award
2011
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- James V. Catano, Distinguished Public Service Award
2012
2014
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- Michelle W. Lease, Distinguished Public Service Award