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How a ’77 Olds with a junk transmission put a musician on the road to success in the law school classroom.

Graetz, who is retiring from the faculty of Columbia Law this month, was honored for his “outsized impact on the tax policy community” at the foundation’s 84th annual Tax Prom.

Livingston, the chief judge of the U.S.Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, receives the Learned Hand Award for Excellence in Federal Jurisprudence.

They join a diverse group of distinguished scholars, artists, scientists, and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Students laud Glass for her captivating lectures and praise her as a teacher who inspires, encourages, and values their active participation in classes. Glass will receive the honor, which is awarded annually by the graduating class, and speak at graduation on April 29.

The Association of American Law Schools honors Kimberlé W. Crenshaw and Richard Briffault for excellence in legal education. Kimberly Mutcherson ’97 and Jack Weinstein ’48 are also among the 2021 honorees.

Renowned public law scholar and faculty co-director of the Law School’s Center for Constitutional Governance recognized for her exceptional commitment to helping tenure-track and mid-career faculty progress as scholars and teachers.

Students praise his pedagogy, intellect, charisma, and kindness. Huang will receive the honor, awarded annually by the graduating class, at graduation on May 20.

The former vice president will address the J.D. and LL.M. graduates of the Class of 2020 in May.

The Columbia Law professor receives the Norman J. Redlich Capital Defense Distinguished Service Award for his longtime advocacy on behalf of individuals on death row.