STAR Program Recipients Fall 2023

Fall 2023

These are the recipients of the Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Program for the Fall 2023. In addition to being recognized at our Law School staff luncheon, recipients will receive $2,000 and a crystal STAR award as a signal of the school’s appreciation.

Aliou David Sow 

Audiovisual Specialist
Information Technology 

Aliou embodies all the characteristics when one thinks about what it means to be community-minded. He is always looking for ways to give back to the CLS community; he consistently volunteers his time and expertise to help others and does so without expecting anything in return. This is what makes Aliou so special - and deserving of the STAR award recognition. Having one of the few roles where there is always a critical need to be on hand to support students, faculty, and non-faculty; he handles his job with grace and is always ready to help find solutions.

Ricardo Lombera

Coordinator
Secretariat

Ricardo has embedded himself as an invaluable member of the Columbia Law School community as Coordinator in the Secretariat. In his short time here, he has transformed operations in the office. Unfazed by the high-traffic work in his office, colleagues remark on Ricardo’s ability to take on multiple tasks with ease, including supporting them in their events or troubleshooting technology. From an outsider’s perspective, he makes his work, which is certainly demanding and intensive, seem effortless and welcoming. Some of the words that can be used when describing Ricardo are: creative, efficient, kind, thoughtful, diligent, patient, community-oriented, and a great friend. His commitment to the Law School and willingness to help others are what makes Ricardo deserving of the STAR Award.

Marjorie Penzetta 

Admissions Assistant 
Office of Admissions

Although having only joined the Law School one year ago, Marjorie has swiftly made an auspicious and profound impact on her colleagues in the Office of Admissions, as well as the Law School community as a whole. She eagerly and enthusiastically joined the new Social Committee, contributing to the successes of the latest Bingo and Trivia Night socials. She also generously coordinates birthday cards for each and everyone of her team. Marjorie is recognized by her team for her willingness to always help out, her commitment to learn on behalf of herself and her team by attending workshops and meetings, and her overall positive energy and friendliness.