Alumni gather for New Year’s Reception, look forward to more

Alumni filled the Sullivan Hall second floor gallery in January for an elegant New Year’s Reception to kick off another year of alumni engagement.

Members of the Law Alumni Board, the governing body of the alumni association, hosted the event to thank alumni for their commitment to the law school.

Board President Linda Strout ’79 offered thanks to all alumni who contribute to the life of the law school and encouraged others to become involved. Among those in attendance were alumni mentors, Moot Court judges, OCI interviewers and others who have generously given their time to the law school. The evening drew alumni from the early days through last year and brought some graduates to Sullivan Hall for the first time. Associate Director for Student Life Fe Lopez ’06 also offered thanks to all those who work to support student activities.

“It’s wonderful to see alumni reconnect with each other and the law school. Alumni have many special gifts that benefit our students and programs, and we are grateful for their contributions,” said Alumni Relations Director Grace Greenwich. “We look forward to providing more opportunities for you to engage with your alma mater.”

New Year's Reception Photos

Click on any photo to view a larger image. Photos by Matt Hagen.

Celebrate, Reconnect and Engage

Next on the calendar is the exciting Alumni Weekend April 24 and 25. All alumni are invited to Sullivan Hall for two days of special activities, including champagne receptions, alumni awards, lunch with Dean Kellye Testy, distinguished speakers and a reception honoring three longtime faculty members who are retiring: Dave Boerner, Shelly Frankel and Susan McClellan.

Lorena Gonzalez ’05 is the chair of Alumni Weekend and chair of the program committee for the Law Alumni Board.

LRAP applications due April 1

Applications for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program, which helps alumni working in public interest jobs with their student loan debt, are due April 1.

The LRAP program provides financial assistance to graduates who accept lower paying public interest employment and who require assistance repaying high educational loan debt.

The program applies to graduates who working full-time in non-profit public interest legal careers and who are licensed attorneys. The program was created to help relieve the financial obstacles that sometimes keep lawyers from pursuing public interest careers.

Read about eligibility requirements, the application process and other details of the LRAP Program.