The 2015 LSU Law Center Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and Distinguished Achievement Honorees, L to R: Kimberly Robinson (’98), Jeffrey Coreil (’09), Jennifer Jones (’81), Edward J. Walters, Jr. (’75), Edwin G. Preis, Jr. (’72), and Dean A. Sutherland (’75).
The LSU Law Center honored Edward J. Walters, Jr. as the 2015 LSU Law Center Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and Jeffrey K. Coreil, Jennifer A. Jones, Edwin G. Preis, Jr., Kimberly L. Robinson and Dean A. Sutherland for Distinguished Achievement at an awards luncheon held Sunday, October 11 at the Lod Cook Conference Center in Baton Rouge. Also recognized at the luncheon was the Honorable James L. Dennis, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals, who received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws in recognition of his substantial contributions to the development of the law, to the judiciary and to our State, region and nation.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given annually to a graduate for rare distinction in professional achievement and loyalty to the LSU Law Center. The Distinguished Achievement awards recognize graduates for professional achievement and career distinction, service to and support of LSU Law, and service to the community.
The Distinguished Alumnus of the Year program began in 1986 and in 2012, the Law Center added the Distinguished Achievement award as a way to honor additional alumni for their achievements and service.
2015 LSU Law Center Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Edward J. Walters, Jr. (’75)
Partner, Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
2015 LSU Law Center Distinguished Achievement Honorees
Jeffrey K. Coreil (’09)
Associate, NeunerPate
Lafayette, LA
The Honorable James L. Dennis was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws on October 11. L to R: Interim Co-Dean Cheney Joseph, Jr., The Honorable James L. Dennis, and Interim Co-Dean Bill Corbett.
Jennifer A. Jones (’81)
District Attorney, Cameron Parish
Cameron, LA
Edwin G. Preis, Jr. (’72)
Managing Partner and Founder, Preis PLC
Lafayette, LA
Kimberly L. Robinson (’98)
Partner, Jones Walker LLP
Baton Rouge, LA
Dean A. Sutherland (’75)
Of Counsel, Jeansonne & Remondet
New Orleans, LA
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws
The Honorable James L. Dennis (’62)
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
