Record-Breaking Law Alumni Weekend 2023: Honoring Excellence and Uniting Our Orange Community
The College of Law welcomed a record number of alumni and friends back to campus for Law Alumni Weekend 2023, joined with Orange Central for the first time this year. From family-friendly events in the Quad to stargazing in Holden Observatory, new opportunities were abundant in addition to the traditional State of the College Address from Dean Boise, Lunch with the Judiciary, and U.S. Supreme Court Preview 2023-2024.
Director of Alumni Relations Adrienne Lutz kicks off the 2023 Syracuse University College of Law Awards Ceremony in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall.
The pinnacle of the weekend’s events, the inaugural College of Law Awards Celebration combined the college’s most prestigious awards into one night for the first time. More than 300 alumni, students, and friends came together for Friday evening’s program to recognize award recipients for their outstanding achievements and celebrate the Syracuse Law community for what makes it truly special.
John Elmore L’84 J. Neil Huber L’68 Bernard Kossar ’53, L’55 Tiffany H. Lee G’97, L’97 The Hon. Theodore “Ted” Limpert L’88 Alexandra Ramirez Randazzo L’96 The Hon. Rodney Thompson G’93, L’93 Joanne Van Dyke L’87
2023 Syracuse University College of Law Award Winner Videos. Click a video to watch the honoree’s story.
From the lively panel discussions and networking receptions to the spirited alumni tailgate and football game, Law Alumni Weekend was a celebration of the spirit of Syracuse Law and our powerful Orange alumni network.
Special thank you to sponsors: Hancock Estabrook, Bond Schoeneck & King, the NDNY Federal Court Bar Association, the Tully Center for Free Speech, and the Syracuse University Institute for the Study of the Judiciary, Politics, and the Media.
Joanne Van Dyke L’87 and her family with her Law Honors award.
Kathleen Turland L’95 reading remarks at the 2023 Syracuse University College of Law Awards.
The audience watches as the 2023 Syracuse University College of Law Awards are presented.
Memories of a great evening.
Current students tearing up the dance floor.
The Hon. Rodney Thompson G’93, L’93 accepts a Law Honors Award from Dean Craig M. Boise.
Left to right: Lishayne King L’18, the Hon. Rodney Thompson G’93, L’93, Omar Mosqueda L’20, and Dominique Kelly-Potamis L’21, Thompson’s former clerks.
Dean Craig M. Boise addresses the 2023 Syracuse University College of Law Awards crowd.
Alumni and students pose for a photo in the Dineen Hall atrium during the after-party.
3L James Cameron III introduces the José Bahamonde-González L’92 Legacy Award.
Dean Craig M. Boise presents the José Bahamonde-González L’92 Legacy Award to Alexandra Ramirez Randazzo L’96.
Current students enjoying the after-party.
Current students pose for photos after the celebration.
Dean Craig M. Boise presents J. Neil Huber L’68 with a Law Honors Award.
J. Neil Huber L’68 poses with his family before the award ceremony.
Professor Maria Cudowska (left) chats with Professor Lauryn Gouldin (center) and Assistant Dean of International Programs Andrew Horsfall L’10 (right).
Leslie Halle and Bonnie Fisher L’73 pose together during the after-party.
More dancing during the after-party.
3L James Cameron III and 3L Jasmine Geyer pose together before the award show starts.
Dean Craig M. Boise presents a Law Honors Award to The Hon. Theodore “Ted” Limpert L’88.
The Hon. James Cecile L’91, the Hon. Rodney Thompson G’93, L’93, the Hon. Theodore “Ted” Limpert L’88, the Hon. Deborah Karalunas L’82, the Hon. Kate Rosenthal L’81, the Hon. Karen Uplinger, and the Hon. Julie Cecile L’91.
After-party in the atrium of Dineen Hall.
Andrew Horsfall L’10 and Donghoo Sohn LL.M. ’13
3L Peony Teo introduces the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Legacy of Excellence Award.
Dean Craig M. Boise presents the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Legacy of Excellence Award to Tiffany H. Lee L’97, G’97.
Current students network during the after-party.
Current students network during the after-party.
3L Jasmine Geyer introduces the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) William Herbert Johnson Legacy Award.
Craig M. Boise presents the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) William Herbert Johnson Legacy Award to John Elmore L’84.
Black Law Student Association (BLSA) students and alumni with John Elmore L’84.
John Elmore L’84 and the Hon. Deborah Karalunas L’82 pose for a photo together after the award ceremony.
Bill Gabor L’84, Gerald Taylor L’84, John Elmore L’84, and Peter M. Hobaica L’84.
Current students pose for photos after the ceremony.
Dean Craig M. Boise presents Bernie Kossar ’53, L’55, with the 2023 Dean’s Distinguished Alumni Award.
Bernie Kossar ’53, L’55, and Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud pose for a photo after the ceremony.
Bernie Kossar ’53, L’55 and his family capture a moment together.
