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This poster showcases the 2024 Alumni Award Recipients for the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Susan Black (JD 67) received the Outstanding Public Service Award. Simone Chriss (JD 16) and Brock Hankins (JD 14) were honored with the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award. David Lancelot (JD 99) and Cecily McLeod (JD 06) received the Outstanding Alumni Award. Jon Mills (JD 72) was awarded the UF Law Distinguished Service Award.

2024 Alumni Award Recipients


University of Florida Levin College of Law honored six amazing alumni leaders at our Past, Present, & Future Awards Ceremony.

This year’s award recipients are:

Outstanding Public Service Award


Honors alumni for their outstanding contributions to critical social, economic, or public needs. While not always the case, this award may recognize alumni who serve (or have recently served) as elected or appointed officials.

The Hon. Susan Black (JD 67)

The Hon. Susan Black (JD 67)

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Outstanding Recent Alumni Award


Honors alumni (graduates within 10 years) who have typified the UF Law ethos of excellence through their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.

Simone Chriss (JD 16)

Simone Chriss (JD 16)

Southern Legal Counsel

Brock Hankins (JD 14)

Brock Hankins (JD 14)

Department of Defense

Outstanding Alumni Award


Honors alumni who have typified the UF Law ethos of excellence through personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.

David Lancelot (JD 99)

David Lancelot (JD 99)

LawVu

Cecily McLeod (JD 06)

Cecily McLeod (JD 06)

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

UF Law Distinguished Service Award


Honors alumni who have contributed outstanding service over an extended period to the progress and activities of the law school and its students.

Dean Emeritus Jon Mills (JD 72)

Dean Emeritus Jon Mills (JD 72)

Levin College of Law