Year in review 2024-2025
Our accomplishments during the 2024-25 academic year showcase our strengths as a community and build upon our long tradition as a Jesuit law school dedicated to educating excellent, ethical practitioners. The stories here highlight achievements of our ambitious law students and graduates, innovative programming, faculty excellence, and initiatives that reinforce our commitment to serving communities in need.
Making a huge impact
Natasha Townes Robinson (JD ’14) worked on the team that prosecuted Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for George Floyd’s 2020 murder
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Breaking new ground in bail reform
As state senator, Elgie R. Sims Jr. (JD ’07) guided a pioneering criminal justice reform package to become law
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A focus on repairing harm
The Honorable Thomas More Donnelly (JD ’86) believes in restorative justice to help heal both victims and offenders
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How to make a better world
Under Juliet S. Sorensen’s leadership, Loyola advances the rule of law
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Digging deep
Nadia Woods (JD ’21) works to release rehabilitated and terminally ill people from prison
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Take her to the river
Katelyn Scott (JD ’19) makes a splash as Spokane’s first water protector
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Recognizing outstanding service
2024 School of Law awards honor Tanya D. Woods, David Baker, Neil Williams, and Elizabeth Rochford
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High stakes
Students in Stand Up for Each Other (SUFEO) advocate for PreK-12 students
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Tax savvy
Students develop foundational legal and people skills in the Federal Tax Clinic
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