UVA Public Interest Law Association (PILA)
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SHAPING JUSTICE AWARD

The Shaping Justice Awards arose from the inaugural Shaping Justice Conference in 2017.  The awards recognize alumni every year who have shown true dedication to the pursuit and practice of social justice lawyering.  The Extraordinary Achievement Award and Rising Star Award recognize the current and next generation of public interest advocate leaders, respectively.  The awards are bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated  leadership in their fields, a dedication to community building across practice areas, and a passion for paying it forward to aspiring public interest attorneys.​

- 2019 - 

EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE

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Chinh Q. Lee '00
​Legal Aid Society, District of Columbia

Julia Pierce '98
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Branch Public Health Division

SHAPING JUSTICE RISING STAR

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Michelle Harrison '12
​EarthRights International

More information on the 2019 Shaping Justice Award winners can be read here: 
​https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/201901/3-alumni-be-honored-public-service 

- 2018 - 

EXTRAORDINARY​ ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE

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Jeffry Kerr '87
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

SHAPING JUSTICE RISING STAR ​

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Kim Rolla '13
​Legal Aid Justice Center

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Jeree Thomas '11
Campaign for Youth Justice

More information on the 2018 Shaping Justice Award winners can be read here: 
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https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/201801/3-alumni-be-honored-public-service  

- 2017 - 

EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE

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Jim Hingely '76
​Charlottesville-Albemarle Public Defender


PROSECUTION

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Vijay Shanker '99

GOVERNMENT

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 Jennifer Ricketts '88

PUBLIC DEFENSE

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Lt. Jacqueline Leonard '11

LEGAL AID

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Robert E. Lee '92

HUMAN RIGHTS

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Stephen Pevar '71,

Biographies of the 2017 Shaping Justice Award winners can be read here. 
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  • Home
  • About PILA
    • Officers
    • Constitution
    • Bylaws
  • News
  • PILA Grants
    • PILA Grant Fast Facts
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Alternative Funding
  • PILA Auction & Other Fundraising Efforts
    • Graduation Housing
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Public Service at UVA Law
  • Awards
    • Claire Corcoran Award
    • SHAPING JUSTICE AWARD
  • Shaping Justice Conference
    • About
    • 2021 Program
    • 2020 Program >
      • 2020 Keynote Speaker
    • 2019 Program >
      • Keynote Speaker
    • Registration
    • Getting Here