Character and integrity are cornerstones of the Spiritan mission of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University. The 2023-2024 Duquesne Kline School of Law Leadership Fellows graduates built on that foundation, learning the principles of leadership and importance of empowering others during the yearlong cohort. These 36 graduates celebrated their accomplishments and preparedness to lead by attending a special recognition ceremony during a recent Duquesne Kline School of Law Advisory Board Meeting at the Duquesne Club.
At the event, students dined and socialized with Duquesne Kline Advisory Board members. Additionally, Duquesne Kline School of Law Dean April Barton presented the class of 23-24 Leadership Fellows with certificates of completion.
Jurry Bajwah, David Cimino, L’24, Maxine Mulvar, and Cassandra Novakis represented this year’s Leadership Fellows class by presenting at the event. They each spoke about the Leadership Fellows cohort and their personal leadership journeys.
“These students remarked on the exceptional year they had and the many examples of leadership they learned from classes and our alumni. We have a wonderful alumni base who join us in meeting our Leadership Fellows throughout the year, providing sound advice and wisdom,” Barton said.
The Duquesne Kline School of Law Leadership Fellows launched in 2019. It was developed by Barton alongside dedicated Duquesne Kline School of Law faculty and staff. The Duquesne Kline School of Law Leadership Fellows cohort is distinctive, adding value to the law degrees of students who complete it. It is also a marketplace differentiator for its graduates.
“When we incepted the cohort, our goal was the creation of a component that further empowered our students to excel as ethical leaders in their workplaces and their communities. We wanted it to further develop and grow the skills that are valuable for personal and professional success. The Leadership Fellows program effectively does that and shows employers these students are prepared to lead and serve,” said Barton.
The program accompanies a high-quality Duquesne Kline School of Law education, expanding on its mission of “Salus populi suprema lex”- “The welfare of the people is the highest law.”
Duquesne Kline School of Law Leadership Fellows are committed to leadership excellence, and its graduates successfully work in businesses, government, private practice, and social agencies.
Congratulations to the 23-24 Duquesne Kline School of Law Leadership Fellows graduates: Jurry Bajwah, Izayah Bojanac, Chase Boss, Jack Bradley, Iris (Chrissy) Byers, Alexandria Carter, David Cimino, L’24, Andrew (Drew) Crusciel, John Fazio, Alexandra Friend, Kelsie Gorman, Amanda (AJ) Griffith, Drew Gudenburr, John (Zach) Harris, Lindsay Henry, Simon Jaronski, L’24, William Jelley, Dylan Kraus, Kathleen (Kathy) Lambert, Camdyn Landahl, Maxine Malvar, Khloe Manuppelli, Cassandra Novakis, Teagan Ochaya, Nicola Opfer, Bianca Ortalano, William Payne, Edward (Eddie) Renner, Lewis Richardson, Jeremy Sanville, Neel Sharma, Anthony Sofran, Matthew (MK) Swartsfager, Kaelyn Underwood, and Thane Zeeh.
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