2026 Diploma Ceremony

Graduation Award Recipients

Eugene J. Keefe Award

Todd G.E. Melnick
Clinical Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Law Library

THE EUGENE J. KEEFE AWARD is presented to the person or organization that has made the most important contribution to the Fordham community. It is presented by the Student Bar Association in memory of a beloved faculty member who served at Fordham from 1926 to 1968.

Teacher of the Year Award

Jennifer Gordon
Professor of Law

The Student Bar Association presents the Teacher of the Year award to the professor students identify as being a master teacher.

Adjunct Teacher of the Year Award

Molly K. Webster
Adjunct Professor of Law

The Adjunct Teacher of the Year is selected by the Student Bar Association and given to the adjunct professor who demonstrates excellence inside and outside the classroom.