Stories and News

Since 1964, Columbia Law School’s most prestigious award, the Medal for Excellence, has been presented at the annual Winter Luncheon to alumni and past or present faculty members who exemplify the qualities of character, intellect, and social and professional responsibility that the Law School seeks to instill in its students.​

For decades the esteemed entertainment lawyer and Medal for Excellence honoree has represented some of the industry’s brightest stars. Now, as a co-founder of Time’s Up, she is shining a light on a dark legacy of sexual harassment and assault.

Jonathan D. Schilller ’73 and Nina Shaw ’79 to receive Medal for Excellence

Judge Gerard E. Lynch ’75 and Stephen Friedman ’62 recognized at annual Winter Luncheon.

2017 Medal for Excellence Winner is a Social Justice Champion

Medal for Excellence Winner Ruled on NFL Concussion Case

Antony Blinken ’88 and Alison Ressler ’83 receive Columbia Law School's Medal for Excellence during the 2016 Winter Luncheon held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

Honorees Selected for Exemplary Qualities of Character, Intellect, and Social and Professional Responsibility

Honorees Selected for Exemplary Qualities of Character, Intellect, and Social and Professional Responsibility

Honorees Selected for Exemplary Qualities of Character, Intellect, and Social and Professional Responsibility