You are invited to join the Creighton School of Law and the Black Law Students Association for a special evening on campus. We will celebrate the achievements of a Creighton graduate who epitomizes the excellence, perseverance, and dedication that defined the Honorable Elizabeth D. Pittman, JD’48, the first female African American graduate of Creighton’s School of Law. This year’s honoree is Karine Sokpoh, JD’08.
About the Award
The Honorable Elizabeth D. Pittman, JD’48, was the first African American judge in the state of Nebraska. The Creighton Black Law Students Association, in recognition of Judge Pittman's inspirational accomplishments, proudly bestows this award on a Black graduate who possesses the same qualities of excellence, perseverance, and dedication that made Judge Pittman such a truly outstanding role model for all law students and lawyers.
When: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024
Time: 5 p.m. – Cocktails, 6 p.m. – Award program
Where: The Ahmanson Ballroom in the Mike and Josie Harper Center, 602 N 20th St., Omaha, 68178
Parking: Please park on the top level of the Harper Center Parking Garage, at the corner of 20th and Cass Streets.
Enjoy complimentary food and drinks as you connect with alumni, faculty and students on this special evening.
Registration closes Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
