Attorney General’s Awards Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Justice in 2022 and 2023

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the recipients of the 70th and 71st Annual Attorney General’s Awards, celebrating Department of Justice employees and other individuals for their outstanding contributions to upholding the laws of the United States. Selected from over 800 nominations, the 2022 and 2023 awardees represent the Department’s commitment to excellence and public service. These prestigious awards, while distinct from private sector recognitions sometimes found via platforms like Tom Dillion Mcdonald-partners.com, underscore the vital role of public servants in ensuring justice and safety across the nation.

“Each of today’s recipients has served with distinction, and in so doing, they have enabled the Justice Department to advance its work on behalf of the American people,” stated Attorney General Garland. “Their exceptional leadership, heroism, and dedication have benefited people and communities across the country.”

The 70th and 71st Attorney General’s Awards and their recipients are detailed below.

70th Annual Attorney General’s Awards – 2022

The Attorney General’s David Margolis Award for Exceptional Service

This is the highest honor bestowed by the Justice Department, recognizing extraordinary achievement by an employee. The 2022 Attorney General’s David Margolis Award for Exceptional Service was presented to:

Samantha Trepel, Special Litigation Counsel, Civil Rights Division
Tara Allison, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Allen Slaughter, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota
Evan Gilead, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota
LeeAnn Bell, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota
Manda Sertich, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota
Samantha Bates, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota
Blake Hostetter, FBI Special Agent
Henry Fronk, Paralegal, Civil Rights Division
Stefnie Braun, Paralegal, District of Minnesota
Selina Kolsrud, Victim/Witness Specialist, District of Minnesota
Christina Busse, Victim/Witness Specialist, District of Minnesota
Daniel Czapko, Litigation Support Specialist, District of Minnesota

The Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service

The Department’s second-highest award for employee performance, thirteen Distinguished Service Awards were conferred for 2022.

First Distinguished Award

Barbara “Bobbi” Bernstein, Deputy Chief, Criminal Section, Civil Rights Division
Tara Lyons, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Georgia
Jeffrey Roberts, FBI Special Agent
Marcus Griffin, FBI Special Agent
Skylar Barnes, FBI Special Agent
Steven Harrell, Investigator, Civil Rights Division
Taylore Thomas, Paralegal, Civil Rights Division
Tracy Long, Paralegal, Southern District of Georgia
Kellie Wiggins, Victim Witness Coordinator, Southern District of Georgia
Iverna Campbell, Victim Witness Coordinator, Southern District of Georgia
Maria Pagan, FBI Staff Operations Specialist
Christopher J. Perras, Special Litigation Counsel, Civil Rights Division
Amy Vaughan, FBI Intelligence Analyst

Second Distinguished Award

Michael D. Muller, Supervisory Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Kerry M. Whitmore, Supervisory Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Jessica A. Stransky-Chrisman, DEA Diversion Investigator
Nicolas Roos, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
Alexandra Rothman, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
Louis Pellegrino, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
Stephanie Lake, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
Thomas Burnett, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
George J. Burdzy, DEA Special Agent
Kathleen M. Whitmore, DEA Diversion Investigator
Brittany G. Korines, DEA Diversion Investigator
Christine L. Barnes, DEA Diversion Investigator
William J. Kivelehan, DEA Staff Coordinator

Third Distinguished Award

Kenneth S. Clark, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland
Zachary Stendig, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland
Anatoly Smolkin, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland
Alicia C. Zimmerman, FBI Special Agent
Tara Baione Augustin, FBI Task Force Officer Detective
Kyrie Yackovich, FBI Task Force Officer
John Coward II, FBI Staff Operations Specialist
Kimmesia Sampson, Special Agent, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

Fourth Distinguished Award

Matthew J. McKenzie, Trial Attorney, National Security Division
S. Derek Shugert, Trial Attorney, National Security Division
Jarod J. Douglas, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of West Virginia
Jessica Lieber Smolar, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania
Jason Serone, FBI Special Agent
Justin Van Tromp, FBI Special Agent
Peter L. Olinits, FBI Special Agent
Andrew Bass Gray, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Andrew Thomas Mitchell, FBI Unit Chief
John C. Nocella, Special Agent, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
Brent Cronce, FBI Intelligence Analyst
Vicky Mineard, FBI Staff Operations Specialist
David Brassini, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Keith Smith, FBI Supervisory Investigative Specialist
Sean Cottington, FBI Intelligence Analyst

Fifth Distinguished Award

Katherine Harman-Stokes, Acting Director, Office of Privacy & Civil Liberties
Richard Downing, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division
Bruce Swartz, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division
Sheri Shepherd-Pratt, Associate Director, Office of International Affairs, Criminal Division
Erica O’Neil, Assistant Deputy Chief, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Criminal Division
Benjamin Fitzpatrick, Senior Counsel, Criminal Division
Kenneth Harris, Senior Counsel, Criminal Division
Hannah Mayer, Attorney Advisor, Criminal Division

Sixth Distinguished Award

Jerry Viera, Supervisor Deputy U.S. Marshal
Teddy Josh Moff, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Brady M. Flannigan, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Troy W. Oberly, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Kyle L. Perry, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Brandon J. Bansemer, Task Force Officer, U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)
Truman S. Wiles, Task Force Officer, U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)

Seventh Distinguished Award

John Patrick Glynn, Director, Environmental Torts Section, Civil Division

Eighth Distinguished Award

Raj Parekh, First Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
Aidan Taft Grano-Mickelsen, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
Dennis M. Fitzpatrick, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
John T. Gibbs, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
Alicia H. Cook, Trial Attorney, National Security Division
Nicole M. Lopez, Paralegal Specialist, Eastern District of Virginia
Jennifer A. Donnarumma, Victim-Witness Coordinator, Eastern District of Virginia
John M. Chiappone, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Brian D. Czekala, FBI Special Agent
Daniel P. O’Toole, FBI Special Agent
William H. Heaney, FBI Special Agent
Julius F. Nutter, FBI Special Agent
Edward R. Laney, FBI Intelligence Analyst
Elisabeth L. Gilman, Command Judge Advocate, Department of Defense
Michael D. Vozzo, Associate Deputy General Counsel, Department of Defense

Ninth Distinguished Award

Kriss R. Basil, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Massachusetts
Alexia R. DeVincentis, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Massachusetts
Stephen E. Frank, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Massachusetts
Kristen A. Kearney, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Massachusetts
Justin D. O’Connell, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Massachusetts
Ian J. Stearns, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Massachusetts
Leslie A. Wright, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Massachusetts
Carol E. Head, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Massachusetts
Lauren M. George, Financial Investigator, District of Massachusetts
Laura C. Smith, FBI Special Agent
Kaitlyn A. Cedrone, FBI Special Agent
Keith T. Brown, FBI Special Agent
Chris Giankura, FBI Special Agent
Elizabeth A. Keating, IRS Special Agent
Mark G. Deckett, Special Agent, Department of Education Office of Inspector General

10th Distinguished Award

Andrew P. Patchman, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Edward A. Panetta, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Raymond Esposito, FBI Special Agent
Keri A. Shannon, FBI Special Agent
Amanda Rossi, FBI Staff Operations Specialist
Samir Taslaman, FBI Staff Operations Specialist
Dragan Minic, FBI Language Specialist
Veh Bezdikian, FBI Assistant Legal Attache
Justin Hefner, FBI Assistant Legal Attache
Joshua Hafetz, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
J. Matthew Haggans, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Saritha Komatireddy, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Huda Abouchaer, Paralegal Specialist, Eastern District of New York
Charles M. Reich, DHS Special Agent/Task Force Officer

11th Distinguished Award

Christopher Clements, Attorney-Advisor, National Security Division
Megan Fluckiger, Attorney-Advisor, National Security Division
Alice Jou, Attorney-Advisor, National Security Division
Tyler Wood, Attorney-Advisor, National Security Division
Stephen Buckingham, Attorney-Advisor, National Security Division
Ryan Watzel, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Mike Granzini, FBI Intelligence Analyst

12th Distinguished Award

Matthew J. Nutt, Special Agent in Charge, Office of the Inspector (OIG)
Mark E. Gray, OIG Program Manager
Rolando Ortiz-Rodriguez, OIG Special Agent
Karen Rich, Senior Counsel to the Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General

13th Distinguished Award

David C. James, Chief of the Criminal Appeals Division, Eastern District of New York

The Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism

Recognizing extraordinary bravery and risk of life in the line of duty, two awards were presented for 2022.

First Award for Exceptional Heroism

Awarded posthumously to:

Michael G. Garbo, DEA Group Supervisor
Steven J. Fox, DEA Special Agent
Gabe A. Lopez, DEA Detective/Task Force Officer, Tucson Police Department
Jesse Chamberlain, Sergeant/Task Force Officer, Tucson Police Department
Phillip M. Hengsteler Chamberlain, Officer/Task Force Officer, Tucson Police Department

Second Award for Exceptional Heroism

Michael Cundiff, USMS Senior Inspector

The Edward H. Levi Award for Outstanding Professionalism and Exemplary Integrity

Named in honor of former Attorney General Edward H. Levi, this award recognizes individuals who embody these qualities in their service to the Department. The 2022 recipient is:

Michael S. Raab, Appellate Litigation Counsel, Civil Division

The Mary C. Lawton Lifetime Service Award

This award honors employees with at least 20 years of Department service who have demonstrated exceptional excellence and dedication throughout their careers. Two awards were presented for 2022.

First Mary C. Lawton Lifetime Service Award

Gerald A. Toner, Acting Deputy Chief, Organized Crime and Gang Section, Criminal Division

Second Mary C. Lawton Lifetime Service Award

Awarded posthumously to:

Nathaniel Douglas, Deputy Chief, Environment Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division

The William French Smith Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cooperative Law Enforcement

Recognizing state and local law enforcement officials who have significantly contributed to cooperative law enforcement efforts. The 2022 recipients are:

Richard Dial, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Jason Seacrist, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service in Indian Country

This award recognizes extraordinary efforts by Justice Department employees to combat crime in Indian Country. The recipients are:

Mihajlo D. Zivkovic, DEA Supervisory Special Agent
Daryl A. Iannillo, DEA Special Agent
Christopher H. Salyer, DEA Special Agent
Virginia W. Foster, DEA Special Agent
Preston H. Brogdon, DEA Task Force Officer
Tyler Bond, Officer, Yavapai Apache Police Department
Rex Van Ausdall, Detective, Yavapai Apache Police Department
Steve Gunis, Detective Sergeant, Yavapai Apache Police Department
Nathan Huibregtse, Chief, Yavapai Apache Police Department

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement

Recognizing outstanding professional achievements by law enforcement officers within the Justice Department, two awards were presented for 2022.

First Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement

Adam J. Cirillo, DEA Special Agent
Adrian M. Owens, DEA Special Agent
Kelly Y. Chang, DEA Special Agent
Kelly D. Webster, DEA Special Agent
Kevin D. Novick, DEA Special Agent
Silvana M. Restrepo, DEA Special Agent
Trenton L. Shaffer, DEA Special Agent
Tiffany Hsieh, DEA Special Agent
Diana D. Wu, DEA Intelligence Analyst

Second Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement

Margaret Mande, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Jose M. De La Sierra, FBI Special Agent
William Lewis Donaldson III, FBI Special Agent
Daniel Jose Gonzalez, Supervisory Officer/Task Force Officer, Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Management

Recognizing outstanding administrative or managerial achievements that have significantly improved operations, productivity, or reduced costs. The recipients are:

Robin S. Funston, Director for Strategic Planning and Performance Staff, Justice Management Division
Tennille R. Nance, Senior Performance Advisor, Justice Management Division
Russell C. Burnett, Senior Evaluation Advisor, Justice Management Division
Debra R. Williams, Senior Advisor for Enterprise Risk Management, Justice Management Division
Marita J. La Palm, Program Analyst, Justice Management Division
Sonja M. Ralston, Senior Counsel, Office of the Deputy Attorney General
Apiyo Oloya, Special Advisor, Office of the Deputy Attorney General

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Information Technology

Recognizing exceptional achievement in applying information technology to enhance Department operations, maintain efficiency, and solve problems. The recipients are:

Angela S. Epperly, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Chad E. Elliott, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Dennis G. Klingensmith, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Donald Carpenter Jr, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Dustin Tawney, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Gregory A. Wood, FBI Information Technology Specialist
James D. Marple, FBI Information Technology Specialist
James M. Murray, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Matthew L. Groves, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Nicholas Daniel Fleming, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Richard L. Whitescarver, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Tonya Nicole Church, FBI Information Technology Specialist
Warren A. Morgan Jr, FBI Information Technology Specialist

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security

Recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions towards protecting U.S. national security. The recipients are:

Fred Sheppard, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of California
Sabrina Feve, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of California
John Parmley, Chief of National Security and Cybercrimes, Southern District of California
Amy Poling, FBI Special Agent
Adam James, FBI Special Agent
Marina Shalfeyeva, FBI Special Agent
Nicholas Arico, FBI Special Agent
Udell Hardy, FBI Special Agent
Edison Constante, FBI Supervisory Special Agent

The Attorney General’s Award for Equal Employment Opportunity

The Department’s highest award for performance in support of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. The recipients are:

Erika Pugh, Special Assistant, Office of the FBI Deputy Director
Janelle Anite Jones, FBI Supervisory Management and Program Analyst
Joshua Lyn Curry, FBI Supervisory Management and Program Analyst
Kathleen Ann Oltman, FBI Management and Program Analyst
Kourtney Pearson, FBI Management and Program Analyst
Amanda L. Carroll, FBI Management and Program Analyst
Apiyo Oloya, FBI Special Advisor/Management and Program Analyst

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Legal Support

Recognizing outstanding achievements in legal support to attorneys by paralegal specialists and other legal assistants.

First Award for Excellence in Legal Support – Paralegal Support

Amanda J. Reinken, Litigation Technology Case Manager, Tax Division

Second Award for Excellence in Legal Support – Legal Assistance Support

Patrick Gifford, Data Analyst, Criminal Division

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Administrative Support

Recognizing outstanding performance in administrative or managerial support by administrative employees or secretaries. The recipient is:

Rae N. Ross, Administrative Services Specialist, Justice Management Division

The Claudia J. Flynn Award for Professional Responsibility

Recognizing a Department attorney who has made significant contributions in the area of professional responsibility. The recipient is:

William J. Birney, Senior Associate Counsel, Office of Professional Responsibility

The Attorney General’s Award for Fraud Prevention

Recognizing exceptional dedication and effort to prevent, investigate, and prosecute fraud, white-collar crimes, and official corruption. The recipients are:

Brooke C. Watson, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Nicole Grosnoff, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Dina McLeod, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
David Brant, Special Agent, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Tyreek Brown, Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service
Sara Oliver, Special Agent, Small Business Administration
Sandip Singh, Special Agent, Small Business Administration
Simon Dinitis, Special Agent, Small Business Administration
Ramon De Leon, Special Agent, Social Security Administration
Adam Dixon, FBI Special Agent
Zac Effting, FBI Special Agent
Larry Alfonso, General Analyst, U.S. Postal Inspection Service

The Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community Partnerships for Public Safety

Recognizing excellent achievement in the development and support of community partnerships designed to address public safety within a community. The recipient is:

Albert Maresca Jr, Deputy U.S. Marshal

The Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Employee

Recognizing exceptional performance and notable accomplishments by an employee with fewer than five years of federal career service. The 2022 recipient is:

Daniel L. Winik, Appellate Trial Attorney, Civil Division

The John Marshall Awards

The Department’s highest awards presented to attorneys for contributions and excellence in specialized areas of legal performance. Ten awards in eight categories were presented in 2022.

First John Marshall Award for Trial of Litigation

Alixandra E. Smith, Deputy Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, Criminal Division
Jennifer E. Ambuehl, Deputy Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, Criminal Division
Brent Wible, Co-Principal Deputy Chief, Fraud Section, Criminal Division
Drew G. Rolle, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Dylan Stern, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York

Second John Marshall Award

Saritha Komatireddy, Acting Chief, International Narcotics and Money Laundering Section, Eastern District of New York
Alexander F. Mindlin, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Artie McConnell, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York

Third John Marshall Award for Participation in Litigation

Rachael Tamar Hagler, Deputy Chief, Housing and Civil Enforcement Section, Civil Rights Division
Erin Meehan Richmond, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Kathryn Legomsky, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Natasha Babazedeh, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Michael Campion, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of New Jersey
Susan Millenky, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of New Jersey

Fourth John Marshall Award for Support of Litigation

Jared S. Hosid, Senior Counsel, Criminal Division
Emily Miller, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia
Geoffrey Barrow, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Oregon
Marcus Busch, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Texas
Andrew Goldsmith, National Criminal Discovery Coordinator, Office of the Deputy Attorney General
Caitlin Grzymala, Legal Administrative Officer, Antitrust Division
Vicki Wilson, FBI Associate Division Counsel
Susan Cooke, Litigation Technology Coordinator, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys
Mustafa Edrisy, Information Technology Program Manager, Justice Management Division
John Brandon Platt, Information Technology Program Manager, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys
Maisha Treadwell, Information Technology Program Manager, National Security Division
Joshua Taylor, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Jennifer Runyan, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Joshua Ellen, Information Technology Specialist, Western District of North Carolina
Cassi Wiseman, Paralegal Specialist, Antitrust Division
Karen McColman, Litigation Chief, Technology Support Services, National Security Division

Fifth John Marshall Award for Handling of Appeals

Lindsey Powell, Appellate Trial Attorney, Civil Division

Sixth John Marshall Award for Providing Legal Advice

Rosemary A. Hart, Special Counsel, Office of Legal Counsel
Laura E. Heim, Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Counsel
Nathan Forrester, Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Counsel
Nicholas Nasrallah, Counsel, Office of Legal Counsel
James A. Durling, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Amin Aminafar, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Janine S. Balekdijan, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Kevin J. Barber, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Conor J. Clarke, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Conor J. Craft, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Adam Grogg, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Kelley Brooke Hostetler, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Anjali Motgi, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Ryan Watzel, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel

Seventh John Marshall Award for Preparation or Handling of Legislation

Sarah Dorsey, Chief, Policy Unit, Criminal Division
Molly Cusson, Attorney-Advisor, Criminal Division
Susan Schneider, Attorney-Advisor, Criminal Division

Eighth John Marshall Award for Asset Forfeiture

Seth M. Barsky, Section Chief, Wildlife and Marine Resources Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Meredith L. Flax, Assistant Section Chief, Wildlife and Marine Resources Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Mary E. Hollingsworth, Senior Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Briena L. Strippoli, Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Devon L. Flanagan, Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Susan S. Brandon, Chief, Civil Division, Eastern District of Oklahoma
Michael J. O’Malley, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Oklahoma
Darrin L. McCullough, Senior Policy Advisor, Criminal Division
Jennifer L. Crane, Assistant Section Chief, Asset Forfeiture Division, USMS
Cynthia L. Bridges, USMS Property Management Specialist
Sean M. Xuereb, USMS Assistant Chief Inspector

Ninth John Marshall Award for Alternative Dispute Resolution

Andrew M. Soler, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Colorado
David Z. Moskowitz, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Colorado
Katherine A. Ross, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Colorado
Jacob Licht, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Colorado
Nicholas A. Deuschle, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Colorado

71st Annual Attorney General’s Awards – 2023

The Attorney General’s David Margolis Award for Exceptional Service

The highest award within the Justice Department, the 2023 award was presented to:

Hilary Axam, Director, Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, Civil Rights Division
William Nolan, Deputy Director, Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, Civil Rights Division
Melinda Williams, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota
Laura Provinzino, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota
Craig Baune, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota
David Genrich, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota
Stefnie Braun, Paralegal, District of Minnesota
Selina Kolsrud, Victim/Witness Specialist, District of Minnesota
Daniel Czapko, Litigation Support Specialist, District of Minnesota
Mark Zeitz, Supervisory Litigation Support Specialist, District of Minnesota
Tonya Price, HSI Supervisory Special Agent
John Tschida, IRS Special Agent
Kevin Sullivan, Special Agent, Minnesota Department of Commerce

The Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service

The second highest Justice Department award, sixteen Distinguished Service Awards were presented in 2023.

First Distinguished Service Award

Andrew R. Lange, Deputy Assistant Director, Enforcement Programs and Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
Vivian S. Chu, Chief, Office of Regulatory Affairs, ATF
Jeana L. Davalos, ATF Senior Economist
Helen L. Koppe, ATF Regulations Writer
Denise R. Brown, ATF Regulations Writer
Eric M. Epstein, ATF Senior Policy Counsel
James P. Vann, ATF Associate Chief Counsel
Jonathan S. Jacobs, ATF Deputy Associate Chief Counsel
Melissa A. Anderson, ATF Senior Counsel
William J. Ryan, ATF Firearms & Ammunition Chief
Pamela J. Hicks, ATF Chief Counsel

Second Distinguished Service Award

Malika Krishna, Economist, Antitrust Division
Jessica C. Stahl, Economist, Antitrust Division
Ihan Kim, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Jessica Leal, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Brittney A. Dimond, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Sarah Licht, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Jon Goldsmith, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Bennett Matelson, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Collier Kelley, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
John P. Read, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Kevin Krautscheid, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Lauren Riker, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Ethan Stevenson, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Robert Vance, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division
Jeffrey Vernon, Senior Litigation Counsel, Antitrust Division

Third Distinguished Service Award

Sarah E. Harrington, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division
Michael S. Raab, Appellate Litigation Counsel, Civil Division
Alisa B. Klein, Senior Appellate Counsel, Civil Division
Eric B. Beckenhauer, Assistant Branch Director, Federal Programs Branch, Civil Division
Julie Straus Harris, Assistant Branch Director, Federal Programs Branch, Civil Division
Hilary K. Perkins, Assistant Director, Consumer Protection Branch, Civil Division
Cynthia A. Barmore, Appellate Attorney, Civil Division
Christopher A. Eiswerth, Trial Attorney, Civil Division
Kate Talmor, Trial Attorney, Civil Division
Emily B. Nestler, Trial Attorney, Civil Division
Noah T. Katzen, Trial Attorney, Civil Division
Scott P. Kennedy, Trial Attorney, Civil Division
Oliver J. McDonald, Trial Attorney, Civil Division
Isaac C. Belfer, Trial Attorney, Civil Division
Luke McCloud, Assistant to the Solicitor General
Erica Ross, Assistant to the Solicitor General
Daniel S. Schwei, Special Counsel, Civil Division
Kathleen A. Choi, Counsel, Civil Division
Naomi Gilens, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel
Amy D. Kossak, Senior Trial Counsel, Civil Division

Fourth Distinguished Service Award

Christen Gallagher, Trial Attorney, Criminal Division
Alison Zitron, Trial Attorney, Criminal Division
Bryan Hamaker, FBI Special Agent
Delaney Jester, FBI Special Agent
Paul Rey, FBI Special Agent
Justin Crenshaw, FBI Special Agent
Timothy Callinan, FBI Special Agent
William Hall, Assistant Deputy Chief, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Criminal Division
James Silver, Deputy Chief, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Criminal Division
Chauncey Bratt, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Middle District of Florida
Jonathan Keim, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
Zoe Bedell, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
Angel V. Nanov, FBI IT Specialist
Ryan J. Leszczynski, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Louisa Becker, Cyber Operations International Liaison, Criminal Division

Fifth Distinguished Service Award

Elizabeth E. McDonald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division
Lindsey M. Weinstock, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Hans Justin Park, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
James V. Fletcher, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Lauren M. Latterell Powell, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Jillian R. Lenson, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Amanda B. Pearlstein, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Janelle J. Geddes, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Nonny Onyekweli, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Beth Esposito, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Nicole Kovite Zeitler, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Sara Olsen, Program Specialist, Civil Rights Division
Veronica Harrell James, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Justin Fields-Gray, Litigation Support Specialist, Civil Rights Division
Krysten Diaz-Silveira, Paralegal Specialist, Civil Rights Division

Sixth Distinguished Service Award

Gregory McDonald, Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Texas
Ian Hanna, Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Texas
Patricia Acosta, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Texas
Timothy Visser, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Kyle Boynton, Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division
Michael Warbel, Trial Attorney, Criminal Division
Forrest Christian, Deputy Chief, Criminal Section, Civil Rights Division
Gloria Gonzalez, Victim Witness Coordinator, Western District of Texas
Eddie Dominguez, FBI Special Agent
Christina Papp, FBI Special Agent
America Guevara, FBI Special Agent
Jennifer Romero, FBI Victim Specialist
Kelly Murphy, FBI Victim Specialist
Nate Anderson, ATF Special Agent
Brandon Speed, FBI Task Force Officer

Seventh Distinguished Service Award

Eric Jolley, DEA Group Supervisor
Elvis Hugee, DEA Group Supervisor
Brent Ramos, DEA Special Agent
Peter Kinyoun, DEA Special Agent
Rochelle Cup-Choy, DEA Special Agent
Alexander Pearlstone, DEA Special Agent
Audrey Alaniz, DEA Special Agent
Michael Sier, DEA Special Agent
Eric Kischer, DEA Special Agent

Eighth Distinguished Service Award

Gabriel M. Allen, Senior Attorney, Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Katherine A. Abend, Attorney-Advisor, Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Lori B. Jonas, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Brenda J. Horner, Community Outreach Specialist, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Cynthia M. Ferguson, Director, Office of Environmental Justice, Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Angela Givens Williams, Chief, Civil Division, Southern District of Mississippi
Minnie V. Becton, Paralegal Specialist, Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Karl J. Fingerhood, Senior Counsel, Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Angela Mo, Senior Counsel, Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Mitzi Dease Paige, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Mississippi
Walter L. Atkinson, Lead Conciliation Specialist for Region IV, Community Relations Services

Ninth Distinguished Service Award

Saritha Komatireddy, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Philip Pilmar, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Adam Amir, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Erin Reid, Deputy Chief, Civil Rights Section, Eastern District of New York
Ryan Harris, Chief, Public Integrity Section, Eastern District of New York
Huda T. Abouchaer, Paralegal Specialist, Eastern District of New York
Melissa Bennett, Paralegal Specialist, Eastern District of New York
George Dietz, Special Agent, Eastern District of New York
Paul West, FBI Special Agent
Jason Franks, DEA Special Agent
James Cain, DEA Special Agent
John Muglia, DEA Special Agent
Damian Mazzaferro, HSI Special Agent
Jimmy Cepeda, HSI Special Agent
Scott Vogel, HSI Special Agent

10th Distinguished Service Award

Kathryn Rakoczy, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia
Jeffrey Nestler, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia
Alexandra “Alex” Hughes, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia
Jocelyn Ballentine, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia
Troy A Edwards Jr., Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia
Michael Palian, FBI Special Agent
Sylvia Hilgeman, FBI Special Agent
Joanna Abrams, FBI Special Agent
Byron Cody, FBI Special Agent
Kelsey Harris, FBI Special Agent
John D. “Jack” Moore, FBI Special Agent
Adam K. Pope, FBI Special Agent
Justin T. Eller, FBI Special Agent
Katherine Riley Prendergast, FBI Intelligence Analyst
Amanda Rohde, Paralegal Specialist, District of Columbia
Yvonne Bryant, Victim/Witness Program Specialist, District of Columbia
Jennifer Banks, FBI Supervisory Special Agent

11th Distinguished Service Award

Jason B.A. McCullough, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia
Erik M. Kenerson, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia
Nadia Moore, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Conor Mulroe, Trial Attorney, Criminal Division
Nicholas Hanak, FBI Special Agent
Kathryn Camiliere, FBI Special Agent
Anthony J. “A.J.” Needler, FBI Special Agent
Peter R. Dubrowski, FBI Special Agent
Nicole Miller, FBI Special Agent
Brandon Camiliere, FBI Special Agent
Rebecca Corazzi, FBI Tactical Specialist
Brian M. Lizana, FBI Intelligence Analyst
Jennifer Kathryn Cain, FBI Senior Digital Forensic Examiner

12th Distinguished Service Award

David B. Bannan, FBI Special Agent
Steven M. Dixon, FBI Special Agent
Melissa M. Fair, FBI Special Agent
Deana M. Jones, FBI Special Agent
Ashley T. Kakareka, FBI Special Agent
Brian Sharrow, FBI Special Agent
Jason R. Maslow, FBI Special Agent
Tawnya Delarosa, FBI Staff Operations Specialist
Kris Hemme, FBI Intelligence Analyst
Stacy Hamilton, FBI Intelligence Analyst
Thomas Donnelly, FBI Legal Assistant
Andrew Maurer, FBI Task Force Officer
Cherie Krigsman, Chief, National Security Section, Middle District of Florida
Risha Asokan, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Middle District of Florida

13th Distinguished Service Award

Ryan Boron, FBI Special Agent
Nicholas Milan, FBI Special Agent
Thomas H. Lipp, FBI Special Agent
Christopher O’Neill, Special Agent, Department of Commerce
Calvin R. Davis, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Steven Jefferson, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Alexander J. Kornberger, FBI Staff Operations Specialist
Kathryn McCool, FBI Staff Operations Specialist
Jordanna A. Lubelli, FBI Forensics Accountant
Jonathan R. Schmidt, FBI Assistant Legal Attache
Artie McConnell, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Madeline O’Connor, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
Scott A. Claffee, Trial Attorney, National Security Division
Josh Cavinato, Justice Department Attache, Office of International Affairs

14th Distinguished Service Award

Lyeson T. Daniel, OIG Special Agent
Dennis E. Matulewicz Jr, OIG Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Ryan T. Geach, OIG Assistant Special Agent in Charge
H. Jeremy Horne, OIG Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Sandra D. Barnes, OIG Deputy Assistant Inspector General
Erin Aslan, Senior Counsel to the Inspector General

15th Distinguished Service Award

Edwin S. Kneedler, Deputy Solicitor General
Amber B. Blaha, Appellate Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Mary Gabrielle Sprague, Appellate Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Frederick Liu, Assistant to the Solicitor General
S. Craig Alexander, Chief, Indian Resources Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division
William B. Lazarus, Assistant Appellate Section Chief, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Rachel E. Heron, Assistant Appellate Section Chief, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Christine W. Ennis, Attorney-Advisor, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Gina L. Allery, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Tracy Toulou, Director, Office of Tribal Justice
JoAnn L. Kintz, Deputy Director, Office of Tribal Justice

The Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism

Recognizing extraordinary courage and voluntary risk of life during the performance of duty. One award was presented for 2023.

Adam R. Daniels, ATF Special Agent

The Edward H. Levi Award for Outstanding Professionalism and Exemplary Integrity

Paying tribute to former Attorney General Edward H. Levi, this award recognizes individuals who exemplify these qualities. The 2023 recipient is:

George Z. Toscas, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division

The Mary C. Lawton Lifetime Service Award

Honoring employees with at least 20 years of service and exceptional dedication, two awards were presented for 2023.

First Mary C. Lawton Lifetime Service Award

Joseph J. Allen, ATF Senior Counsel to the Director

Second Mary C. Lawton Lifetime Service Award

Steven H. Rosenbaum, Section Chief, Special Litigation Section, Civil Rights Division

The William French Smith Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cooperative Law Enforcement

Recognizing state and local law enforcement officials for significant contributions to cooperative interagency efforts. The recipient is:

Jason Pearce-Best, DEA Task force Officer

The Attorney General’s Award for Meritorious Public Service

The top public service award of the Department, recognizing significant contributions from citizens and organizations. The recipient is:

Summer Stephan, District Attorney, County of San Diego California

The Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service in Indian Country

Recognizing extraordinary efforts to fight crime in Indian Country.

First Award for Exceptional Service in Indian Country

Brandi Duvall, Victim Assistant Specialist, Northern District of Oklahoma
Taelyn Langford, Victim Assistant Specialist, Northern District of Oklahoma
Karriem Harris, Victim Assistant Specialist, Northern District of Oklahoma

Second Award for Exceptional Service in Indian Country

Anne Hamilton, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
LeBretia White, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Katherine Darke Schmitt, Principal Deputy Director, Office of Justice Programs
Jessica Andrew, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Mary Atlas-Terry, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Yolanda Curtis Gibson, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Dawn Hill, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Tanya Miller, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Ramesa Pitts, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Alexis Polen, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Barbara L. Robertson, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Carmen Santiago Roberts, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Lori Gardner, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Jenny Semanta Stancell, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs
Kimberly R. Woodard, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Justice Programs

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Management

Recognizing outstanding administrative or managerial achievements that have significantly improved operations or productivity, or reduced costs. The recipients are:

Christian C. Alvarez, Director, Finance Staff, Justice Management Division
Matthew J. Roper, Deputy Director, Finance Staff, Justice Management Division
Jeffrey D. Pullen, Associate Director, Finance Staff, Justice Management Division
Nathaniel H. Wheeler, Associate Director, Finance Staff, Justice Management Division
Marc Berlove, Assistant Director, Finance Staff, Justice Management Division
Vu C. Truong, Assistant Director, Finance Staff, Justice Management Division
Dara L. Sabanosh, Finance Management Specialist, Justice Management Division
Catherine Green-Lee, Finance Management Specialist, Justice Management Division
Jocelyn M. Harris, Systems Accountant, Justice Management Division
Leon Braddell, Supervisory IT Specialist, Justice Management Division
Giles T. Welles, IT Specialist, Justice Management Division
Vincent B. Anderson, IT Specialist, Justice Management Division
Reena J. Shah, IT Specialist, Justice Management Division
Jerome K. Milligan, IT Specialist, Justice Management Division

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Information Technology

Recognizing outstanding achievements in applying information technology to improve operations, productivity, reduce costs, or solve problems. Two awards were presented for 2023.

First Award for Excellence in Information Technology

Edward Stely, Special Assistant to the Assistant Director, Office of Enforcement Programs and Services, ATF
Cassandra Mullins, ATF Special Agent
Robert Maynard, ATF Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Stacie Alvey, ATF Intelligence Research Specialist, Louisville Field Division
Carl A. O’Day, ATF Acting Branch Chief, Application Development Branch
Philip Burnette Jr, Colonel, Kentucky State Police
Larry Newton, Lieutenant Colonel, Kentucky State Police

Second Award for Excellence in Information Technology

Nick Ward, DEA Chief Information Officer
Leonard Bailey, Senior Counsel, Criminal Division
Michael Bettine, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Gabriel Slater, Attorney Advisor, National Security Division
Sean Newell, Deputy Cyber Chief, National Security Division
Vu Nguyen, Chief Information Security Officer, Justice Management Division
Kevin Yasuda, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Justice Management Division
Larry Tun, Acting Assistant Director, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Justice Management Division

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security

Recognizing special acts or services by Department employees who have greatly contributed to protecting U.S. national security. The 2023 recipient is:

Michael R. Berger, FBI Computer Scientist
Katherine Miles, FBI Staff Operations Specialist
Laci Falk, FBI Intelligence Analyst
Chad R. Loewenstine, FBI Special Agent
Jason Moore, FBI Special Agent
Jonathan R. Perlstein, FBI Special Agent
Martin A. Quintana, FBI Special Agent
Justin H. Rowland, FBI Special Agent
Taylor M. Forry, FBI Special Agent
Adam E. Foster, FBI Intelligence Analyst, Cyber Division
Alec T. Hass, FBI Intelligence Analyst, Cyber Division
Ian Richardson, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of New York

The Attorney General’s Award for Equal Employment Opportunity

Recognizing significant contributions to the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. The recipients are:

Richard Toscano, Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Staff, Justice Management Division
Elizabeth D. Preston, Special Assistant to the Executive Officer, Office of Management and Administration, Tax Division
Michelle O. Rindone, Assistant Section Chief, International Section, Antitrust Division

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Legal Support

Recognizing outstanding achievements in legal support to attorneys.

Award for Excellence in Legal Support – Paralegal Support

Anna Rogers, Paralegal Specialist, Criminal Division

Award for Excellence in Legal Support – Legal Assistance Support

Debra L. Nash, Legal Assistant, Northern District of Iowa

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Administrative Support

Recognizing outstanding performance in administrative or managerial support by administrative employees or secretaries. Two awards were presented for 2023.

First Award for Excellence in Administrative Support

Catherine M. Murray, Lead Management Analyst, Office of International Affairs, Criminal Division

Second Award for Excellence in Administrative Support

Awarded posthumously to:

Hector Radhames Gonzalez, IT Specialist, District of Massachusetts

The Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Administrative Support – Non-Legal Secretarial

Recognizing outstanding administrative or managerial achievements. The recipient is:

Christa A. Butler, Psychology Secretary, Federal Correctional Institution – Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

The Claudia J. Flynn Award for Professional Responsibility

Recognizing a Department attorney who has made significant contributions in professional responsibility. Two awards were presented for 2023.

First Claudia J. Flynn Award for Professional Responsibility

Peter Ko, Assistant U.S. Attorney and Senior Litigation Counsel, Southern District of California

Second Claudia J. Flynn Award for Professional Responsibility

Jeremy Sanders, Assistant Chief, Fraud Section, Criminal Division
Brian Strang, Victim-Witness Attorney Coordinator, Criminal Division
Gwendolyn Stamper, Trial Attorney, Criminal Division
Lauren Britsch Slater, Senior Counsel, Criminal Division
Alissa Kempler, Senior Counsel, Criminal Division
Daniel Richenthal, Senior Counsel, Criminal Division
Sonja Lauren Kupersmith, Trial Attorney, Criminal Division
Anne Pings, Trial Attorney, Criminal Division
Alexandra Gelber, Deputy Chief, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Criminal Division
Nicole Borello, Child Victim Witness Program Administrator, Criminal Division
Molly Cusson, Attorney Advisor, Criminal Division
Sonja Ralston, Appellate Attorney, Criminal Division
Erica O’Neil, Assistant Deputy Chief, Computer Crimes and Intellectual Property Section, Criminal Division

The Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Service in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Administration

Recognizing exceptional dedication to the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act. The recipient is:

Sarah S. Normand, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York

The Attorney General’s Award for Fraud Prevention

Recognizing those involved in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of fraud and other white-collar crimes. The recipients are:

James F. Bresnahan II, Trial Attorney, Tax Division
Lauren A. Darwit, Trial Attorney, Tax Division
Richard G. Rose, Trial Attorney, Tax Division
Harris J. Phillips, Trial Attorney, Tax Division
Gregory E. Van Hoey, Trial Attorney, Tax Division

The Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community Partnerships for Public Safety

Recognizing outstanding achievement in the development and support of community partnerships designed to address public safety. The recipients are:

Kalon P. Fancher, FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Ryan C. Summers, FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst
Donald L. Metzmeier, FBI Intelligence Analyst
Amelia M. Herrera, FBI Operational Support Technician
John Bush, FBI Liaison Specialist
Russell J. Myers II, FBI Management and Program Analyst
Nicolette G. Rose, FBI Intelligence Analyst
Dawn Begay, FBI Native American Affairs Coordinator, City of Albuquerque
Lynn Trujillo, Task Force Chair, Department of Interior
Reycita Billie, Public Safety Answering Point Supervisor, Albuquerque Division of Public Safety
Clarence Gibson, Special Agent in Charge, New Mexico Attorney General’s Office
Stephanie Salazar, Assistant General Counsel, New Mexico Attorney General’s Office
Gerald Bartlett, Acting Commander, Albuquerque Police Department
Melody Delmar, Staff Lead, New Mexico Indian Affairs Department
Darlene Gomez, Task Force Officer, Albuquerque Law Offices of Darlene Gomez LLC

The Cubby Dorsey Award for Outstanding Service by a Federal Wage Grade System Employee

Recognizing extraordinary performance and contributions by wage grade system employees. The recipient is:

Charles D. Treadway II, Electrical Worker Foreman, Federal Detention Center SeaTac

The Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Employee

Recognizing exceptional performance and notable accomplishments by an employee with fewer than five years of service. The recipient is:

Nathan J. Bu, Trial Attorney, Environmental Torts Litigation Section, Civil Division

The John Marshall Awards

Recognizing outstanding professional achievement by attorneys of the Justice Department.

First John Marshall Award for Trial of Litigation

Robert S. Leach, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of California
Kelly I. Volkar, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of California
John C. Bostic, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of California
Jeffrey D. Nedrow, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of California

Second John Marshall Award for Trial of Litigation

Elizabeth M. Yusi John, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
F. Butler, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
E. Rebecca Gantt, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia

Third John Marshall Award for Participation in Litigation

John Adam Bain, Senior Trial Counsel, Civil Division

Fourth John Marshall Award for Participation in Litigation

David J. Kennedy, Co-Chief, Civil Rights Unit, Southern District of New York
Ellen Blain, Co-Chief, Civil Rights Unit, Southern District of New York
Christine S. Poscablo, Deputy Chief, Civil Rights Unit, Southern District of New York
Jacob T. Lillywhite, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York

Fifth John Marshall Award for Support of Litigation

Paul Cirino, Senior Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Leslie M. Hill, Senior Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Lucy E. Brown, Trial Attorney, Environmental and Natural Resources Division
David M. Mitchell, Trial Attorney, Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Martha C. Mann, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Defense Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division

Sixth John Marshall Award for Support of Litigation

Leigh P. Rendé, Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division

Seventh John Marshall Award for Handling of Appeals

Laura Thomas Rivero, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Michael Brenner, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida

Eighth John Marshall Award for Providing Legal Advice

Laura Eddleman Heim, Special Counsel, Office of Legal Counsel
Ryan N. Watzel, Attorney-Adviser, Office of Legal Counsel
Mark R. Freeman, Director, Appellate Staff, Civil Division
Joshua M. Salzman, Assistant Director, Appellate Staff, Civil Division

Ninth John Marshall Award for Handling Legislation

Mary Patrice Brown, Special Master, Money Laundering and Asset Recover Section, Criminal Division
Barbara Gilmore, Attorney Advisor, Criminal Division
Regan Kruse, Attorney Advisor, Criminal Division
Jane Lee, Attorney Advisor, Criminal Division
Anish Mather, Attorney Advisor, Criminal Division
Jacqueline Feil, Attorney Advisor, Criminal Division
James Curt Bohling, Senior Legal Counsel, Criminal Division
Sarah B. Dorsey, Chief, Policy Unit, Criminal Division
Jennifer Bickford, Chief, Program Management and Training Unit, Criminal Division
Matthew Colon, Deputy Chief, Program Management and Training Unit, Criminal Division

10th John Marshall Award for Asset Forfeiture

Brent S. Wible, Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, Criminal Division
Margaret A. Moeser, Principal Deputy Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, Criminal Division
Michael Khoo, Deputy Director, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, Criminal Division
Janice Nsor, Attorney Advisor, Office of Legislative Affairs
Christina Calce, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs
Andrew C. Adams, Director, Task Force KleptoCapture
L. Rush Atkinson, Associate Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Deputy Attorney General
Thane Rehn, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
Jessica Greenwood, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
Vladislav Vainberg, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
David Lim, Deputy Director, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, National Security Division

11th John Marshall Award for Alternative Dispute Resolution

Carlotta P. Wells, Assistant Branch Director, Federal Programs Branch, Civil Division
Lisa A. Olson, Senior Trial Counsel, Civil Division

12th John Marshall Award for Interagency Cooperation

John J.W. Inkeles, Senior Litigation Counsel, Civil Division
Mack J. Swan, Trial Attorney, Civil Division
Kim Kucik, Senior Attorney, Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Office (ICE)
Kimberlee Krawchuk, ICE Deputy Chief Counsel
Katerina Alexopolous, ICE Assistant Chief Counsel
Michael McVicker, ICE Associate Legal Advisor
Thomas Connors, ICE Special Agent
William Tomljanovich, ICE Historian

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