“ It’s a privilege and a joy,” she said.
“ We hear directly from the Dean and share ideas for new things on the horizon. I also get to know some of the other alums this way.”
- Judge Beasley
The Honorable Jeannie J. Hong ’88, 2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award winner, who was presented her award in person aſter being recognized at the virtual event last year, is pictured here with Dean Roger A. Fairfax, Jr.; Joiava Thomas Philpott ’90, 2023 Distinguished Alum Award winner; and The Honorable Dorothy Beasley ’64, Lifetime Philanthropy Award winner. Not pictured: Emily Brait ’17, Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award.
Judge Beasley also serves on the Dean's Advisory Council. “It’s a privilege and a joy,“ she said. “We hear directly from the Dean and share ideas for new things on the horizon. I also get to know some of the other alums this way.”
Joiava Thomas Philpott ’90 received the Distinguished Alumnus Award for exceptional leadership and accomplishments in her professional field, which brought personal distinction and honor to the law school.
“I am grateful for the foundation that I received from AUWCL,” said Philpott. “It propelled me to focus on leadership and service while in the pursuit of excellence in the legal profession.”
Philpott serves as senior vice president and general counsel for Cox Communications, Inc., the largest privately held broadband company in the country. She oversees compliance, legal operations, regulatory and government affairs, and leads policy and advocacy efforts. Philpott has served
in various leadership and board roles for the American Corporate Counsel Association, National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications, Federal Communications Bar Association, and the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential. She is also a founding member of the Sister2Sister Teen Mentoring Program, an initiative of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys that supports and trains troubled teens.
Emily Brait ’17 received the Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award. The GOLD Award is presented to an alumnus who graduated within the past 10 years and has shown exceptional professional achievements and volunteer service to the Washington College of Law community.
Brait, who is currently an associate at Baker McKenzie, was nominated for the award by Jonathan Ratchik ’97, a fellow chapter leader. She is the leader of AUWCL’s largest and most active regional alumni chapter, the New York City
Alumni Chapter, where she has overseen significant growth in membership and the organization of successful events for alumni, recent graduates, and prospective students.
“I’m honored to receive the 2023 GOLD Award,” she said. “The further along I get in my career, the more I see how the AUWCL community positively impacted my professional development, and I am so grateful to be recognized as an outstanding graduate.”
Through her leadership and the collective efforts of other chapter leaders, the success of the NYC Alumni Chapter will likely serve as a template for creating other regional chapters and strengthening community networks.
The Legends & Leaders honorees have made a lasting impact on the legal profession and beyond, inspiring future generations to continue their work toward a more just society. Their contributions serve as a reminder of the power of leadership and the importance of using it to effect positive change. As we look toward the future, we can take inspiration from the achievements of these remarkable individuals and strive to follow in their footsteps.
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