2012 – Cynthia A. Wilson

Cynthia Wilson has improved access to justice, promoted legal ethics and encouraged public service throughout her career. First as a private attorney, then as a legal aid attorney, and now in her many roles at Northwestern University School of Law, Cindy has inspired countless students to incorporate public interest work into their careers.

2011 – Stacey E. Platt

Professor Stacey E. Platt has devoted her legal career to serving low-income children and families, particularly in child welfare and high-conflict custody cases, some of the most highly charged and challenging in our legal system. After starting her career as a staff attorney at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, Stacey has served as a clinical professor…