Tim Eigo Honored with 2025 Law College Association Award
The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is proud to recognize Tim Eigo as the 2025 recipient of the Law College Association (LCA) Award for his exceptional commitment and service to the Arizona legal community.
“I remained shocked and very nearly speechless to be honored in such a way by a school that I respect and care about so much,” said Eigo during his acceptance speech. “As many of you know, I did not have the great good fortune to attend this law school. The notion that this school would look beyond its own esteemed graduates to recognize an outside-the-group lawyer tells us a lot about how this institution sees the world and seeks to improve it. I can only surmise what the basis for the selection committee’s decision was, but if they were seeking someone who has an abiding love for this school, a remarkable fondness for its students and a deep well of respect for its leaders and faculty – who are some of the smartest, coolest and most compassionate scholars I know – well, that committee hit it out of the park.”
Eigo was honored during this year’s Richard Grand Legal Writing Competition Awards Ceremony and Reception, where student finalists were celebrated for their outstanding work. Eigo also served as a judge for this year’s competition.
“The power of storytelling is reflected in the work of Tim Eigo,” said Arizona Law Interim Dean Jason Kreag during the award ceremony and reception. “As Editor of Arizona Attorney Magazine, Tim tells the stories of our legal community, capturing who we are and what we stand for. He shares important happenings and rulings within the state, and he has always been a friend to the University of Arizona, highlighting the amazing work that we do here at Arizona Law. Tim has also been a dedicated supporter of our top ranked legal writing program, giving his time and his expertise to help shape the next generation of legal writers. He has played an active role in the Richard Grand Legal Writing Competition for years and this year was no exception.”
As the longtime editor of Arizona Attorney Magazine, Eigo has played a pivotal role in informing and connecting the state’s legal community. In addition to leading the award-winning publication, he co-writes the Daily 5 newsletter, providing timely legal news and insights.
A former practicing attorney in California, Eigo has built an impressive career in journalism, reporting and editing for multiple publications, including the Orange County Business Journal.
Currently, he serves as president of the Arizona chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and has been named a Guggenheim Foundation/Pew Reporting Fellow.
Beyond his contributions to legal journalism, Eigo serves on the Phoenix Board of Adjustment, where he helps shape the city’s zoning and land-use decisions.
He holds an MA from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from UC Law San Francisco.