TAMPA, Fla. – Cooley Law School Professor Joseline Jean-Louis Hardrick has been selected as the recipient of the Florida Bar’s 2025 Law Faculty/Administration Professionalism Award. The annual award recognizes a member of Florida law school faculty or administration who, through teaching, scholarship, and mentorship, instills and exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism in the legal field.
Professor Hardrick was honored during The Florida Bar’s Annual Convention Judicial Luncheon, held in June, where she was recognized among peers and legal professionals, including Florida Supreme Court justices and judges, from across the state.
“Professor Hardrick is more than an educator—she’s a champion for equity, inclusion, and the professional development of future attorneys,” said Cooley Law School President and Dean James McGrath. “Her impact inside the classroom and throughout the legal community reflects the values this award was designed to celebrate.”
In addition to her teaching and academic leadership at Cooley’s Tampa Bay campus, Professor Hardrick is the founder of Diversity Access Pipeline, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports aspiring law students from underrepresented backgrounds through the Journey to Esquire Scholarship & Leadership Program. She is also a frequent speaker and advocate on issues related to ethics, diversity, and access to justice.
The Law Faculty/Administration Professionalism Award is part of The Florida Bar’s broader mission to promote professionalism among members of the legal community through recognition, education, and leadership.
