Awards

Michele DeStefano is honored for her work at LawWithoutWalls as one of 4 finalists from MiamiLaw for University of Miami’s Provost Awards, recognizing excellence in teaching, mentoring and research across the University of Miami. | 28 April 2025

Michele DeStefano celebrated as a Legendary Lawbreaker for She Breaks the Law—recognizing Legendary Lawbreakers – the ultimate trailblazers who have reshaped the legal profession and set the path for others to follow. | 7 March 2025.

Michele DeStefano, Founder, Selected as Winner in the 2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards Thought Leadership category. Co-sponsored by Corporate Counsel (Law.com), this award honors in-house and law firm women leaders and allies who have demonstrated commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law | July 2024

Awarded Second Place in the FT Innovative Lawyers Award, North America “Innovation in Collaboration” with a special commendation for LWOW Founder, Michele DeStefano | December 2018

Ithaca (2017 Project of Worth) shortlisted for the 2017 HiiL Innovating Justice challenge | July 2017
International Association of Law Schools Faculty Innovative Curriculum Award | August 2015

Michele DeStefano, Founder, Recognized as Legal Rebel by ABA  | September 2013

Eversheds Peer Awards for Excellence (for LWOW engagement) | June 2013

Miami Law Recognized as Top 12 Teaching Legal Practice Technology by ABA | May 2013

Innovaction Award | October 2011 LawWithoutWalls received the coveted 2011 InnovAction Award. Presented by the College of Law Practice Management, an honorary world-wide organization that recognizes excellence in law practice management, the award acknowledges outstanding innovation in the delivery of legal services.

LWOW Innovation Award

Rosemary Martin, Vodafone | January 2016