Alumnae Award

The Georgetown Law Alumnae Award was established in 1998 to recognize women graduates of the Law Center who exhibit excellence in their profession and dedication to Georgetown Law. The Award exists to acknowledge the remarkable contributions that our alumnae have made to their communities, including our own Georgetown Law community.

Congratulations to our 2025 Alumnae Awardees!

2025
Katy Motiey, C’89, L’92
Jenifer Rogers, F’85, L’88
Sumara Thompson-King, L’84

2023
Judge Pamela K. Chen, L’86
Michele Johnson, L’98
Patricia Mullahy Fugere, C’81, L’84

2020
The Honorable Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, L’80
Leslie Thornton, L’83, L’16

2017
Avril Haines, L’01
Emily Spitzer, L’80

2016
Chang Oh Turkmani, L’86
Juliette Pryor, L’91, MSFS’91

2015
Elizabeth A. Abdoo, C’80, L’86
Terrell McSweeny, L’04

2014
The Honorable Marilyn Milian, L’84
Sara Crown Star, L’85

2013
Jane Golden Belford, L’78
The Honorable Laurie S. Fulton, L’89
Marcia Nirenstein, L’80
Leslie M. Turner, L’85
Joyce Utz, N’89, L’92

2012
Sarah Cogan, L’81,
Deborah Epstein, Associate Dean for Georgetown Law
Amy Friend, L’84,
Lynn Leibovitz, L’85
Ann Beth Stebbins, C’86, L’94

2008
Dr. Shavit S. Matias, L’91
Kathleen A. Nealon, C’75, L’78
Professor Elizabeth H. Patterson
Celia Roady, L’78
Lucinda K. Treat, L’96

2006
Caryl S. Bernstein, L’67
Ramona Ortiz Brown, L’94
Theresa M. Gillis, L’74
Barbara A. Moulton, L’89
Leigh P. Ryan, L’80

2005
Maurita Coley, L’81
April McClain-Delaney, L’89
Janice I. Obuchowski, L’76
Beverly Perry, L’81

2004
Devarieste Curry, L’84
Marianne M. Keler, F’76, L’80
Martha M. Kendrick, L’85
Susan S. Oldham, L’85, L’90

2003
Kathryn D. Checchi, L’78
Karen J. Hedlund, L’74
The Honorable Celeste Pinto McLain, L’74
The Honorable Laura Denvir Stith, L’78

2001
The Honorable Lois J. Frankel, L’73
The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono, L’78
Laura Rothstein, L’74
Dolores Silva Smith, L’75
Donna Payne Wilson, L’81
Marcia A. Wiss, F’69, L’72

2000
Patricia A. McGuire, L’77
The Honorable M. Margaret McKeown, L’75
Beth Nolan, L’80
Regina M. Pisa, L’82
Valerie Beth Schultz, L’92
Christine A. Varney, L’86

1999
Elizabeth B. Heffernan, L’80
The Honorable Cheryl M. Long, F’71, L’74
Janet L. McDavid, L’74
The Honorable Linda J. Morgan, L’76 (Deceased)
Katherine McG. Sullivan, L’88

1998
Kim J. Askew, L’83
Noel A. Brennan, L’85
The Honorable Carolyn P. Chiechi, I’65, L’69, L’71, H’00
Patricia Ann Dean, B’75, L’81
The Honorable Norma Holloway Johnson, L’62
Wendy T. Kirby, L’79
Marna S. Tucker, L’65