Issue: Fall 2017 | Section: Impact
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Scholarship Dinner Brings Alumni, Students Together
At the 2017 Scholarship Dinner in Ann Arbor, the Law School brought together donors and scholarship recipients—some meeting in person for the first time—for an evening of gratitude and community.
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Liang, ’89, Named National Chair of the Law School Fund
“It is important to me that Michigan Law doesn’t stay static, but rather that it continues to evolve and meet the needs of 21st-century students. In order to do that, the Law School needs unrestricted giving,” says May Liang, ’89, the newest national chair of the Law School Fund.
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Quaife, ’78: Providing Disadvantaged Students with Access to a Michigan Law Education
“My parents instilled in me the value of a good education,” she says. “My father, Donald Quaife, ’36, paved the way for me.” With a significant bequest that she documented recently, Nancy Quaife, ’78, follows in her father’s footsteps by paving the way for the next generation of law students.
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Recent Gifts: Fall 2017
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.
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Giving Students Opportunities of a Lifetime
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brian Arnfelt describes his time in the National Football League as a great foundation for building a legal career. “Just like in football, I have to read people, quickly analyze a situation, and adapt in the classroom and in the courtroom.”
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Stephen and Faith Brown: Planning for the Next Generation of Leaders and Best
“We decided to make Michigan our ‘child’ in terms of estate planning,” says Stephen. “We both benefitted greatly from our Michigan education, particularly in our careers.”
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Beatty, ’55: An Unforgettable Feeling
From day one, James Beatty, ’55, was captivated by the Law School. “It was like stepping into a new world,” he says. “I have never forgotten that feeling.”