Recognition begins with your nomination
Nominate an outstanding alumnus, leader, or friend whose service represents the best of Oregon Law. Nominations close November 20.
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The Oregon Law Honors
Thursday, April 8, 2027
The Nines Hotel, Portland
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The 2027 Oregon Law Honors will celebrate outstanding alumni, faculty, and friends whose achievements, leadership, and service reflect the values of our school and the best of Oregon Law. Together, the awards recognize those who advance justice, strengthen the legal profession, and serve their communities. We are accepting nominations for the Frohnmayer Award for Public Service, John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumni Award, Minoru Yasui Justice Award, and the Oregon Law Outstanding Recent Alumni Award. Read full award criteria and past winners below.
The John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to an alum whose personal and professional achievements and loyalty to Oregon Law exemplify the highest quality and ethical standards of the School of Law. The Distinguished Alumnus Award is named after its first recipient, the late John E. Jaqua.
The Minoru Yasui Justice Award will be given to an Oregon Law graduate, faculty member, or friend of Oregon Law whose commitment to advancing the cause of justice on behalf of underrepresented communities brings honor to the school. The award is named in recognition of Presidential Medal of Freedom winner and Oregon Law alumnus, Minoru Yasui.
Oregon Law Outstanding Recent Alumni Award is awarded to an Oregon Law alum who has made significant career, leadership, or service contributions to their community, the School of Law, or the legal profession. The award recognizes accomplishments within their first 10 years after graduation.
Frohnmayer Award for Public Service is an award named in honor of the family of University of Oregon President Emeritus and Law Professor Dave Frohnmayer. The award recognizes a graduate, faculty member, or friend of Oregon Law who has built a career that personifies Oregon Law's spirit of excellence and public service.