"Professor Hoke is the go-to expert for public health law support for Maryland delegates and senators.” … “She exemplifies the best of UMB.” … “Kathi is a crown jewel in our public health community.” … “She is a dedicated expert that we all trust and respect deeply.”This is just a small sampling of praise that law school colleagues, public health officials, and Maryland legislators heaped upon University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law professor Kathleen Hoke, JD, in support of her nomination for the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) 2024 Founders Week Public Servant of the Year Award.Leigh Goodmark, JD, the Marjorie Cook Professor of Law and associate dean for research and faculty development at Maryland Carey Law, is one of the supporters who raved about Hoke’s work and impact.Learn more: https://www.umaryland.edu/founders/founders-week-award-winners/public-servant-of-the-year/
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