Pepperdine Caruso Law Celebrates 8th Annual Parris Institute for Professional Excellence Awards

After hosting the Parris Institute for Professional Excellence Awards in a remote format for the past two years, the Pepperdine Caruso Law community was thrilled to celebrate the 8th annual award ceremony together in person.  On April 7, the Caruso Law atrium was filled with joyful award recipients, presenters, and nominators who joined in the festive luncheon.

Each year, Caruso Law invites its entire community of students, faculty, and staff to nominate their classmates, colleagues, and peers who represent integrity, character, and leadership for special recognition. Award nominations and awards are based on actual narratives that capture each candidate's outstanding contributions. 

The 2022 Parris Award recipients are:

Student Awards

Evan T. Carthen 1L Inspirational Leadership Award:

Section A

Phillip Allevato

Section B

Grace Ramsey

Section C

Mason Folse

Excellence in Service:

Rebecca Voth

Excellence in Professionalism:

Alina Ahmed 

Excellence in Peacemaking:

Tyler Clark

Excellence in Courage:

Natalie Burkholder

Excellence in Leadership:

Lindsey Kirchhoff 

Excellence in Character:

Thurgood Wynn 

Pepperdine Award:

Joseph Castro 

Preceptor Award

Preceptors of the Year:

• Frank J. Gato (JD '10) Vice President of Mass Tort Services at Kurtzman Carson Consultants
• Tracy D. Smith (JD '19) Associate at Sidley Austin LLP

Faculty Awards

1L Professor of the Year:

Jason Jarvis

Upper-division Professor of the Year:

Steve Schultz

Congratulations to all the award nominees and winners!