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The Pro Bono and Clinical Programs 2016 awards and recognition reception was held on April 19 in the atrium at Inlow Hall.

Professor Novella Nedeff, ’83, introduced the afternoon’s keynote speaker, Judge Patricia Riley, ’74, of the Indiana Court of Appeals. Judge Riley commended the students who were being honored at the reception for their commitment to pro bono service while successfully navigating the rigors of law school. The class of 2016 contributed a total of 19,386 hours of pro bono service during their time at IU McKinney.

Katherine Voskoboynik, shown with Professor Fran Quigley, ’87, was a co-recipient of the Outstanding Clinical Student award. She received the honor for her work in the Health and Human Rights Clinic, crafting what Professor Quigley called a “groundbreaking” report on access to dialysis treatment for undocumented immigrants in Indiana.

Christi Rever, shown with Professor Fran Watson, ’80, also was a co-recipient of the Outstanding Clinical Student award. She received the award for her work in the Disability Clinic with Professor Joanne Orr, who directs that clinic. A few days prior to a hearing in a case, the judge indicated that only one clinic student would be permitted to participate. Professor Orr commended Rever for taking on the last-minute added work and helping to win a favorable outcome for the client.

Alex Van Gorp, pictured here, received the John Paul Berlon Award for the 1,231 hours of pro bono service he contributed during his law school career with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission and the Indianapolis Bar Association.

Students were honored during the event according to the number of hours of pro bono service they provided. In the front row from left are Derrell Atwood, Johanna Leblanc, Antwonette Deming, Megan Smith-Pastrana, Heather Kinser, Brittany Glaze, Siraj Bargawi, Melissa Hamer-Bailey, and LaWanda Ward. In the second row from left are Vivian Frazier, LaTonja Anderson, Alexandra Blackwell, Kristin McIlwain, Fengquan Li, Suvd Tuul, Elizabeth Little, and Shelby Thornburg. In the third row from left are Ken Enright, Matt Elliott, Chris Mueller, Michael Knight, Christi Rever, Carolin Obermaier, Jeremy Foltz, and Alex Van Gorp.