Since 1966, the College of Law has annually chosen individuals to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of their professional achievements and leadership in their communities.
Congratulations to the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Yan Liu ’94, General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund.
Nominate A Distinguished Alum
If you have a former classmate, co-worker, or friend who you think deserves recognition for their outstanding leadership and professional accomplishments, please submit a nomination so that they might be considered for this distinction.
Nominations can be submitted by filling out the Nomination Form and emailing all required materials to the Office of Advancement or printing the form and mailing it to:
University of Illinois College of Law
Office of Advancement
504 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820