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34th Annual Students of Color Dinner

Friday, April 4, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Terrace at Delaware Park
199 Lincoln Pkwy, Buffalo [View map]

At this year's Students of Color (SOC) Dinner, we are proud to honor distinguished individuals for their outstanding dedication and success in various roles. Our recipients include:

  • Professor of the Year Award: Pamela Newell
  • Distinguished Alumni Award: Hon. Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert '05
  • Trailblazer of the Year Award: Heather Gresham '96
  •  Ally of the Year Award: Andrew M. Wilson '98

Keynote Speaker, Hon. Mark A. Montour ’83.

Questions? Please contact law-socdinner@buffalo.edu.

About the Dinner

Each year, the Black Law Students Association, the Latin American Law Students Association, and the Asian Law Students Association host the Students of Color Dinner to celebrate the graduation and achievements of their third-year members. We also honor several outstanding individuals in the legal community who have helped pave the way for minority legal professionals.