UW Law Student Melissa Kiniyalocts, 3L, will be presented with the Outstanding Public Interest Law Student award from the State Bar of Wisconsin at the Bar's 2001 Public Service/ Pro Bono Volunteer Lawyers Recognition Celebration on May 2 at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Ms. Kiniyalocts serves as the Public Interest Law Coordinator at the Law School's Career Services Office, where she has planned events such as guest speakers and workshops for students, and helped connect students with public interest internships and job opportunities. She also serves as the Law School liaison with the Public Interest Law section of the State Bar.

Anyone wishing to attend the Recognition Celebration may call the State Bar at 1-800-444-9404, ext. 6010. Deadline for registration is April 20, 2001.

Submitted by on April 5, 2001

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