SBA Student of the Month
Any law student, faculty, or staff may nominate, and the SBA votes to approve, the Student of the Month award. The Student of the Month is recognized for his or her dedication to increasing the University of Louisville Law School's reputation. Each Student of the Month receives a complimentary t-shirt, sweatshirt, $100 Bar/bri gift certificate, and free admission to the Decedents Ball or Barristers Ball. The Student of the Month award is facilitated by the SBA Public Relations Chair. Current SBA members are not eligible to win the Student of the Month.
To nominate a student for SBA Student of the Month, click here.
2009-2010 Students of the Month
2009-2010 SBA Public Relations Chair: Ashley Wiggins
November 2009-Barry Dunn
Barry is the President of the Moot Court Board where he helped raise thousands of dollars in donations on behalf of the school's preeminent trial advocacy organization. He also co-founded the First-Year Oral Advocacy Competition. He leads a group of four exceptional students as the only returning member of the law school's National Moot Court Team. Moreover he is an active member of the University of Louisville Law Review, for which he serves as Notes Editor. Last year he was a Torts tutor for the first years, and he organized mock interviews for the first years. He was also a finalist in the Pirtle-Washer Argument Competition and was a research assistant for Professor Weaver.
October 2009- Jerred Kelly
Jerred is involved in an impressive amount of activities at the law school. He has organized social events for the incoming students including the “What I did This Summer” session. He also served as a group leader at Orientation. He organized tailgating before football games and assisted with the inaugural 1L Mock Interview Program. He was also a judge at last year’s Oral Advocacy Competition. He worked this past summer at the Pentagon for the United States Air Force. He also participates in Charity events such as last years Attorney’s Bowl for Kids Sake. This event raised thousands of dollars for Big Brothers Big Sisters. He is a member of the Moot Court Board, Sports and Entertainment Law Society, 2-time SBA Class Representative, and a 2008-2009 National Health Law Moot Court Competitor. He was also recently selected as a member of the Brandeis Chapter of the American Inns of Court. This is very high honor, and we are proud to have him represent us.
September 2009- Rexena Napier
Rexena is recognized for her dedication to Louisville Law. She is the President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, an organization that is committed to safeguarding the rights of animals through the legal system and raising public awareness regarding Animal Law. She has also worked at the Lewis and Clark Animal Law Clinic. She started the newest Journal at the Law School, the Journal of Animal and Environmental Law. Rexena is also the Recorder for the Lambda Law Caucus and is an Academic Fellow. She was very helpful in organizing the Animal Clinic Community Service Day during 1L Orientation this summer.
2008-2009 Students of the Month
2008-2009 SBA Public Relations Chair: Rachel Carmona
March 2009- Michael McIntire
Michael McIntire is the SBA March Student of the Month. As Vice President of the Moot Court Board, Michael spent much of this semester organizing the first year oral arguments. For three months, Michael dedicated countless hours to contacting local attorneys, recruiting student volunteers, and working with the BLS professors to ensure that the first year arguments were organized properly and ran smoothly. He also put together a week of practice opportunities for the 1Ls prior to the Saturday arguments. Thanks to his tireless work, the first years were able to present their arguments to a variety of local attorneys and students.
In addition to his role on the Moot Court Board, Michael is a member of the Louis D. Brandeis American Inns of Court and participates in the law school's externship program as an extern for Judge Mary Shaw. Michael was also a member of the ABA Arbitration Moot Court competition in the Fall of 2008. During his three years here, Michael has greatly contributed to the law school community and has always been willing to help his fellow students, whether by sitting on student panels or offering advice on classes and exams. It is for this dedication to the law school that the SBA voted Michael the March Student of the Month.
February 2009- Christopher McDavid
Mr. McDavid, with the help of many others, was the driving force behind the University of Louisville Law Review Symposium on Friday February 20, 2009. This symposium provides a means for the University of Louisville to increase its prestige throughout the legal community. Beyond his work on the Symposium, Christopher has increased the reputation of our law school through his work last year as the president of the Lambda Law Caucus and continued work as an active member. Christopher also serves our school as a member of the Diversity Committee and is serving the public as a member of the housing clinic in partnership with Legal Aid. Christopher received a $100 BAR/BRI gift certificate for his outstanding service to the law school community.
January 2009- John Martin
Mr. Martin won a $100 BAR/BRI gift certificate for his participation in furtherance of the Brandeis School of Law's reputation in the community. Mr. Martin is a part-time student who works full time as a Certified Public Accountant at Deloitte. Mr. Martin graduated from the University of Kentucky and is currently a 2L. He is also the Treasurer of Phi Alpha Delta and is currently competing on the Tax Law Moot Court Team.
November 2008- Victor Revill
Mr. Revill received the award for his dedication to increased the University of Louisville Law School's reputation. Mr. Revill is a graduate of Alabama State University, and is popular in the law school for his outgoing and kind personality. He is also extremely involved, participating in the Black Law Students Association, Women's Law Caucus, Christian Legal Society, Phi Alpha Delta, and Moot Court Board. He is also a representative for Westlaw and BAR/BRI. Mr. Revill received a DVD player donated by BAR/BRI and an award certificate for his outstanding contributions to our school.