Whom We Honor

The Syracuse Law Honors are awards presented on behalf of the Syracuse University Law Alumni Association (SULAA) and the College of Law to celebrate the distinguished achievements in any field of endeavor by living members of the Syracuse Law family–alumni, current and former faculty and staff, students, parents and friends–for service ‎to the College of Law, the legal profession, Syracuse University, or the world ‎at large.

The Nomination Process

The Syracuse University Law Alumni Association seeks nominations from alumni, the College of Law community, and friends, identifying deserving members of our community to honor.  We hope you will take a moment to share the names and stories of candidates; we would be delighted to read of their accomplishments, any articles, testimonials, or other forms of supporting information and documentation. Nominations are collected through our online nomination form, or by email at SULAA@law.syr.edu. If you're nominating by email, please include the following information:

NOTE: Nomination submission is now open and will close Thursday April 2, 2020!

• Candidate's name
• Candidate's address and current contact information
• Candidate's connection to the College of Law and graduation year, if a graduate
• Candidate's background and education
• A statement of reasons why you believe this candidate is deserving of recognition by the College of Law, providing as much detail as possible, including a description of achievement(s) that merit recognition
• Any supporting information (articles, testimonials, other recommendations, statements by other nominators)
• Your name and contact information, as to be contacted by SULAA representatives with questions or to request further information

Nominations are reviewed by SULAA, and at their recommendation, honorees are selected by the Dean and the SULAA Board of Directors.

Awards Ceremony

Award recipients are honored at an awards ceremony during the College of Law's Syracuse Law Alumni Weekend each fall, and will also be invited to interact with students, faculty, and friends of the College in classes, lectures or symposia in connection with the weekend.

2019 Recipients

• Richard M. Alexander L’82, for his successful career in banking and finance services law, his leadership on behalf of the College and University, and his advocacy of justice for the aging.
  
• Lt. Thomas M. Caruso L’14, for his service to the nation as a JAG officer and his tireless work on behalf of justice for military veterans.
  
• Hon. Thérèse Wiley Dancks L’91, for her active and engaged career on the bench and her unceasing support of her community, the rule of law, and diversity initiatives.
  
• Bernard T. King L’59, for his nationally recognized body of work in employment and labor law and for his service to the College and his community.
  
• Eileen D. Millett L’74, for her long and esteemed career in land use and environmental law, her public service on behalf of New York State, and her championing of environmental issues and regulation.
  

Read the biographies 

Past Recipients

On behalf of Board of Directors of SULAA, thank you for your time, thought and consideration, and support of Syracuse University College of Law and SULAA.