Woman of the Year Event

30th Annual Woman of the Year Reception 2022

  Woman of the Year: Donna Allen-Rosemond, L'81

  Recent Graduate of the Year: Nicole de Leon Prieto, L'18

The Woman of the Year Reception was established by the students of the Duquesne University Women's Law Association and honors two distinguished women: the Woman of the Year and the Recent Graduate of the Year. The Woman of the Year award is given to a female alumna who promotes gender equality, gives back to the community, demonstrates professionalism and leadership, raises awareness about issues affecting women, maintains a meaningful connection with female Duquesne Law students, and pioneers a new path for women in the legal profession.

The Recent Graduate of the Year is given to a female alumna who also exemplifies these characteristics and who has graduated within the last five years. These awards have been given to many distinguished women in the legal field over the last twenty-nine years, including judges, prominent attorneys, professors, deans and authors. The recipients this year are welcome additions to the legacy and tradition.

This year's Woman of the Year Reception will be held on campus at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. This event is hosted by the Duquesne University Women's Law Association, with sponsorship from the Duquesne University Law Alumni Association and Reed Smith. 

The Duquesne University Women's Law Association President, Meghann Principe, will give the Welcome, Dean April Mara Barton of the Duquesne University School of Law will give the Remarks, Josephine Mlakar, the Duquesne University Women's Law Association Vice President will provide the Awards Overview.  Nicole de Leon Prieto, Recent Graduate of the Year, will be introduced by Associate Dean Ella Kwisnek of the Duquesne University School of Law.  Donna Allen-Rosemond, Woman of the Year, will be introduced by both Francietta Allen, BSN, RN and Denise R. Turner, Esquire.  Closing remarks will be given by Natalie Packert, the Duquesne University Women's Law Association Treasurer.

Woman of the Year 2022 Sponsors

Duquesne Law Alumni Association

Past Recipients - Woman of the Year

Past Recipients - Recent Graduate of the Year