The Legacy Award may be bestowed upon an individual who graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law 50 or more years ago, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in his or her profession and/or community, and made a positive impact on the well-being of the UK College of Law, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or elsewhere in the nation.
Previous Recipients
| 2013 | George D. Schrader '55 |
| 2014 | Albert Jones '57 |
| 2015 | No recipient |
| 2016 | Foster Ockerman '47 |
| 2017 | Michael A. Rowady '41 |
| 2018 | Norma Boster Adams '53 |
| 2019 | Whayne C. Priest, Jr. '62 |
| 2020 | Anthony Wilhoit, '63 |
| 2021 | Glen Bagby '69 |
| 2022 | Bruce K. Davis '71 |
| 2023 | Chauncey E. Brummer '73 |
| 2024 | Phillip Patton '73 |