Topic: On Campus
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Briefs Fall 2022
A Ribbon Cutting for Jeffries Hall
In April, the Law School welcomed Lisa and Chris Jeffries, ’74, to officially celebrate the dedication and naming of Jeffries Hall.
Features Fall 2022
In-house on Campus
As the University of Michigan’s vice president and general counsel, Tim Lynch has seen it all in his nine-plus years on the job—well, except for admiralty law cases.
Impact Fall 2022
True Partners at Home and in Giving Back
With a shared love for Michigan sports, an appreciation for the power of education, and a philosophy of giving back, Rochelle “Shelley” Alpert, ’75, and Steve Greenwald, ’73, have been thick as thieves since they first met at the University of Michigan.
@UMICHLAW Winter 2022
New Design Thinking Class Teaches Students to Advocate for Themselves
Dialogue, debate, and deliberation are words that are synonymous with the law school experience—but what about design? One of Michigan Law’s newest course offerings challenges students to apply design thinking and problem-solving skills to their own lives and careers in the law.
Briefs Spring 2021
News in Brief: Spring 2021
Professor Barbara McQuade, ’91, launches podcast | Brian Chang, ’12, scores “Jeopardy!” winning streak | Eli Savit, ’10, sworn in as Washtenaw County Prosecutor | and more...
Impact Spring 2021
For One Alumna, It’s All About Her Peers in Life, Work, and Giving Back
Trisha Rich has remained involved with Michigan Law as a dedicated volunteer since she graduated in 2005, even serving as co-chair of her alumni reunion committee for her five-, 10-, and 15-year milestones. “I love the education I received and the doors that Michigan Law has opened for me,” says Rich. “But the most important things I take from Ann Arbor are the dozens of important, tangible, real relationships with people I very much care about.”
Impact Spring 2021
Alumnus Commits to Appalachian Roots with New Scholarship Fund
Drawing on a growing concern for the region where he grew up and the country at large, George Jenkins, ’66, along with his wife, Gina, decided to launch the Gina and George Jenkins Aspirational Scholarship Fund, with the goal of benefiting students from central Appalachia.
Impact Spring 2021
Legendary Professor Inspires Scholarship in His Honor
For almost five decades, Professor James J. White, ’62, has been one of Michigan Law’s most revered professors, challenging and inspiring thousands of students in and out of the classroom. Today, he remains a beloved figure in the Quad, and the Professor James J. White Scholarship Fund has been established in his honor by several dedicated alumni.
Impact Spring 2021
For Denver-based Donor, Upholding Democratic Institutions Starts at Law School
Throughout his career in law and local government, Ford Wheatley, ’79, has firmly believed in the strength of American institutions and the nation’s democratic legacy. With a desire to ensure that this legacy endures for future generations, Wheatley established an endowed fund at the Law School to support research, teaching, and activities that reinforce the pillars of democracy.
Impact Spring 2021
Recent Gifts: Spring 2021
Giving to Michigan Law is an investment in the future of legal education, and private support ensures that the excellence that has distinguished Michigan-trained lawyers continues for generations to come.