The Student Bar Association (SBA) serves as the official governing body for the entire student body of Drake Law School.
Each year, the SBA presents awards honoring individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to the success of the SBA programs or to the life of the student body as a whole. The awards are presented at the SBA Luncheon and Awards Ceremony as well as the Supreme Court Celebration Banquet.
2022 recipients:
Dustin Coffman, Andrea Hardesty and Catherine Anderson Stotzke
2022 recipients:
Jacque Judickas, Jancy Nielson and Rachel Payton
2022 recipient:
Jennifer Zwagerman, Director, Drake Agricultural Law Center; Assistant Professor of Law
2022 recipient:
Susan Dittmer, Law School Budget and Office Manager
The recipient of this award is selected each year by students of the graduating class. The award recognizes outstanding contribution to quality legal education both in and out of the classroom.
2022 recipient:
Matthew Doré, Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law
This award is given annually by the Drake Law School Council of Leaders in memory of Shane Sweeney, the spouse of Meghann Sweeney, LW'09. It recognizes the spouse or partner of a law student who has shown outstanding support of his/her spouse and the Law School.
2022 recipient:
Kaelyn Bohstedt