Published: May 12, 1999

The university honored a number of distinguished CU Law School alumni, Saturday, May 10, at the 18th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet.

The recipients of the 1999 Distinguished Achievement Awards included:

o In the government category, Karen Steinhauser of the Denver District AttorneyÂ’s Office.

o In the private practitioner category, John Wittemyer of Boulder.

o In the small firm category, Frank Cooley of Meeker.

o In the judicial category, the Honorable Richard Paynter of Denver.

o In the education category, Howard Tuttle, a teacher at Boulder High School.

o Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, Michelle Lucero of US West for both her professional accomplishments and for her service to her community.

o Special Recognition Award went to non-alumna but loyal friend of the CU Law School, the Honorable Zita Weinsienk, U.S. District Court Judge, for her many years of outstanding service to the legal community and to the public.