Nine students who completed Michigan Law’s inaugural Master of Advanced Corporation Law (MACL) program celebrated their graduation last August. MACL is the first degree of its kind designed for U.S. and internationally trained lawyers who want to specialize in U.S. corporate and securities law, and gain an international comparative perspective on both.
The graduates are:
- Aljohara Abdulwahab Alghunaim (Saudi Arabia)
- Juan Felipe Jaramillo Castillo (Colombia)
- Changliang Li (China)
- Tze Loong Lim (Malaysia)
- GC Joella Gertrude Parian Pillena (Philippines)
- Kamonchai Veteeburana (Thailand)
- Michael Wendt (United States)
- Guangquan Xie (China)
- Piyaporn Yasotorn (Thailand).
Xie was presented the Most Outstanding Student Award, which is given to a student who demonstrates academic and interpersonal excellence throughout the program.
“Michigan Law constructed a meaningful, challenging, and achievable master’s degree in just 12 weeks,” says Theresa Kaiser-Jarvis, assistant dean for international affairs.
“This first graduating class is a testament to the dedicated work of so many faculty and staff within the institution. It is also a testament to our extraordinary students. They brought experience, talent, and determination that led to academic success, and they brought kindness, consideration, and a sense of humor that led to the growth of lasting friendships. In true Michigan Law fashion, our newest alumni worked hard, played hard, supported each other throughout, and have become an important part of our lifelong community.”
The graduation ceremony, held in Aikens Commons, included an address from Alicia Davis, vice president of investor relations at Lear Corporation and a former Michigan Law professor, who challenged students to “make one small difference every day.”
Adam Pritchard, the Frances and George Skestos Professor of Law and the MACL faculty director, gave closing remarks and presented graduates with their certificate of membership in the Lawyers Club.
MACL is an intensive, rigorous, single-summer residential experience that allows students to earn an advanced degree in 12 weeks. Students complete 20 credit hours in-residence, including three mandatory courses, three elective courses, and a writing requirement.
More information can be found at macl.law.umich.edu.—LA
