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Recent Events
Law Alumni Chapter Judicial Reception
The Law Alumni Chapter honored members of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, members
of the Federal, State and Local Judiciary and recent graduates of the School of Law
in early November. The formal portrait of Dean Emeritus James R. Smoot was also unveiled.
Investiture of The Honorable Bernice Donald
Members joined the Law Alumni Board in congratulating The Hon. Bernice Donald on her
appointment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in late October.
2011 Law Reunion
The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Chapter hosted a Law Reunion for the classes
of '66, '71, '76, '81, '91, '96, and '01. Guests enjoyed a private guided tour of
the Law School followed by Happy Hour at the Westin Beale Street and then cheered
on our Tigers as they took on the ECU Pirates at the Liberty Bowl. Click here to view photos from the reunion.
Law Alumni Chapter CLE
The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Chapter hosted a CLE entitled "Protecting
the Vulnerable: Demystifying Probate." Attendees received 7.5 credit hours and enjoyed
an evening cocktail reception after the presentations.
2011 Pillars of Excellence
The Law Alumni Board would like to thank everyone that attended the Pillars of Excellence
Dinner on Saturday, August 13 at the Holiday Inn, University of Memphis. Award recipients
included Leo Bearman, Jr., David E. Caywood, W.J. Michael Cody, Robert L. Green, John
Paul "Jack" Jones, Hon. Russell B. Sugarmon, and Friend of the Law School Charles
T. Tuggle. View photos of the evening here (photos taken by Chip Chockley) and here. Click here to learn more about past Pillars of Excellence.
Extern and Adjunct Appreciation Reception
The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Externship and Adjunct Appreciation Reception, held in late April, featured Dean Kevin H. Smith, Associate Dean, David S. Romantz,
Professor Jodi L. Wilson, and Professor Daniel Schaffzin.
Kenneth M. Cox Ceremony & Black Law Alumni Reception
The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Chapter participated in the Kenneth M. Cox Ceremony & Black Law Alumni Reception at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. The Chapter honored law graduates with the traditional
donning of the Kente cloth.
Race Judicata
The Student Bar Association and the Law Alumni Chapter held Race Judicata - a 5K Run/Walk
- in early April. The race benefits Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS). MALS provides
free legal service to the elderly and low income families.
Law Alumni Chapter Spring Reception
Dean Kevin H. Smith and the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Chapter held a
reception for Faculty, Personnel, Student Leaders and Board Members of the Law Alumni
Chapter in April at the home of Martin (BA '85, JD '93) and Becky (BS '80, ME '93) Zummach.
Law School Dean’s Alumni Tour
Dean Kevin Smith, Development Director Shawna Engel and newly appointed Assistant
Dean for Career Services Estelle Gaerig Winsett (JD ‘97) traveled on a four-city
East Tennessee Tour in September. Stops included Knoxville, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro
and Nashville.
Judicial Reception
The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Board hosted its annual Judicial Reception on Wednesday, November 3 to honor 2010 School of Law Graduates, Justices of the Supreme Court of Tennessee and members of the Federal, State and Local Judiciary.
Law CLE
The Law Alumni Chapter hosted a CLE on Current Cases and Issues in late July. Speakers
were Leslie Ballin (JD '77), Brian Faughnan (JD '98), William Massey (JD '81) and
Steve Mulroy. Click here to view photos from the course and the reception that followed, both held at the
Law School.
Law Spring Reception
The Law Alumni Chapter, law school faculty, staff and students gathered in mid-April
at the Chapter President's home for an annual spring reception. To view photos from
the evening, click here.
Law Gala
The Grand Opening Gala in mid-January was an overwhelming success. Many thanks to
all of those who attended and who made it happen! For complete information visit memphis.edu/alumni/lawgala.
Law School for Journalists
At the 4th annual Law School for Journalists, journalists and lawyers explored how
the new technology, from websites to blogs to Twitter, is changing the way journalism
is practiced and how the law and legal system are adapting. This event was sponsored
by: The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, The University
of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, the Journalism Department of the College
of Communication and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis, The Law Alumni Chapter
and the Memphis Bar Association.
Message from Tanja
Click here to view a message from Tanja Thompson (J.D. '97), President of the Law Alumni Chapter, that was filmed at the 2011 Vision
Forum.
Get Involved!
For more information or to get involved in the Law Alumni Chapter, contact Alumni
Coordinator Wendy Sumner-Winter at wsumner1@memphis.edu or 901/678-1562.
Chapter Leadership List
Facebook for Law Alumni
Law alumni are encouraged to join the Law Alumni Chapter's Facebook Group to reconnect
and share your latest updates with former classmates. Click here to join this online social networking community.
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