TLDC Director, Lauren van Schilfgaarde was honored by the Native Nations Law and Policy Center as their Alumna of the Year. This distinguished award is given to an alumnus who has excelled in leadership and service to the Native community.

Lauren was also awarded Alumna of the Year by the National Native American Law Student Association as their Alumna of the Year! "NNALSA recognizes an alumnus who regularly supports Native law students, embodies the NNALSA Mission, and is a zealous advocate for Indian Country."