St. John’s University School of Law presented the John E. Sprizzo Award to Southern District Chief Judge Loretta Preska, second from left, at the U.S. Courthouse at 500 Pearl St. on Tuesday.

Joining Preska are, from left, Andrea Alonso, a partner at Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley and president of St. John’s Law Manhattan alumni chapter; Southern District Judge P. Kevin Castel and St. John’s Law School Dean Michael Simons.