The Rickert Awards are the most prestigious awards conferred upon students at the University of Illinois College of Law and recognize excellence in student achievement. The Rickert Awards Program was established in the fall of 1976 and was named in memory of Joseph W. Rickert, a distinguished lawyer who practiced law in southern Illinois for many years. The Rickert gift paved the way for the College of Law to recognize outstanding third-year law students for their achievements. Congratulations to all of our 2020 honorees!

Excellence in Academic Achievement

Kira Berg
Benjamin Cook
Sara Crook
Sean Farris
Matthew Hartzler
Jin Soo Lee
Ann Nenoff
Mackenzie Salvi
Steven Tinetti

Excellence in Advocacy

Benjamin Cook
Reva Ghadge
Destinee Hekmatpour
Kaitlyn Leone
Colin Nardone
Olivia Romano
Nicholas Ruble
Felicia Shaw

Excellence in Legal Writing

Lauren DeCarlo
Nicole DiOrio
Matthew Hartzler
Victoria Hubona
Marie Johnson-Dahl
Jessica Roberts
Brittany Wiegand

Excellence in Service

George Cortina
Sean Farris
Jun-Young Lee
Kaitlyn Leone
Colin Nardone
Olivia Romano
Felicia Shaw
Jaylan Williams