Commencement 2025

Recognized by the graduating class for his devotion to the Harvard Law community, Ralph Vieux, staff assistant in the Office of Community Engagement, Equity, and Belonging, was honored as the recipient of the 2025 Suzanne L. Richardson Staff Appreciation Award.

Harvard Law School’s Class Day speaker, Bob Myers, former GM and president of the Golden State Warriors, says it’s ‘ok to go slow’

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Abigail Hinchman ’25 is the recipient of the 2025 Kristin P. Muniz Memorial Award, recognized for her unwavering commitment to justice, deep sense of compassion, and exemplary client representation.

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A number of Harvard Law students from the Class of 2025 have been recognized for their contributions, honored for their outstanding leadership, citizenship, compassion, and dedication to their studies and the profession.

Alexia Roberts ’25 is the recipient of the 2025 Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Award, granted each year to a graduating student who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to public service.

Katie Angel is this year’s winner of the David Westfall Memorial Award, presented annually to a graduating student to recognize contributions to creating community within the first-year section and class.

Sarah Berton ’25, Martha Ball ’25 and Gabriel Eskandari ’25 are recipients of the 2025 Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) Student Awards, presented annually to students from each law school for outstanding clinical coursework and contributions to the clinical community.

Tashrima Hossain ’25 is the recipient of the 2025 Ralph D. Gants Access to Justice Award, celebrated for her outstanding accomplishments as a member of the Housing Law Clinic.

Eric Zhao ’25 is the recipient of the 2025 David A. Grossman Exemplary Clinical Student Award, which honors the late clinical professor and faculty director of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau.

Jheri’ Richards ’25 is the 2025 recipient of the Yvonne L. Smith Award, which recognizes a graduating student who has demonstrated exemplary dedication to supporting other students throughout their time at Harvard Law.

Several members on the Class of 2025 share the experiences and lessons they will take from their time at Harvard Law.

Sukhmani Kaur is inspired by her Sikh religion to help others connect, create community, and fight injustice.

After several years of legal practice in her native Nigeria, Blessing Udo’25 LL.M. came to Harvard Law to explore the profession.

Sean Wynn wants to help others succeed through his work in the legal profession.

Ben Reichard ’25 believes that getting involved and creating connections on campus makes students ‘not only better lawyers, but better global citizens’.

Harvard Law School was ‘life-changing’ for David Marchese ’25, who has a passion for legal issues involving civil rights and national security.