Section: Impact
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Impact Fall 2015
Tom Washing, ’66: Support for the Veterans Legal Clinic
As a venture capitalist, Tom Washing, ’66, is a savvy investor. And when he learned details of the Law School’s new Veterans Legal Clinic, Washing saw a winner.
Impact Fall 2015
John Nickoll, ’60: Darrow Scholarship Endowment
John Nickoll, ’60, and his wife, Patty, of Los Angeles, have made a $1 million gift to the Law School to endow a Darrow Scholarship—which is given to a very select group of Michigan Law’s most accomplished admitted students and can cover as much as full tuition plus a stipend.
Impact Spring 2015
Morgan L. Fitch, Jr., ’48: A Legacy of Generosity
Morgan Fitch Jr., ’48, was a loyal donor to the Law School—and he continued his generosity through his estate. The Law School Fund received nearly $150,000 through charitable gift annuities established by Fitch and his wife of 68 years, Helen.
Impact Fall 2015
Recent Gifts: Fall 2015
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.
Impact Fall 2015
Stef Tucker, ’63, and Marilyn Tucker, ABEd ’62: “A Moral Commitment”
As a 2L, newlywed Stef Tucker, ’63, and his wife, Marilyn Tucker, ABEd ’62, returned most of their wedding gifts for cash in order to make ends meet. Through the Stefan & Marilyn Tucker Scholarship Fund, the Tuckers are now the gift givers.
Impact Spring 2015
Jim Zirin, ’64: A Gift for the 50th
Jim Zirin, ’64, sees himself as a storyteller. He knows that Michigan Law has been central in his own story. In gratitude, Zirin made a significant contribution to the Law School Fund to commemorate his 50th reunion.
Impact Spring 2015
1L Summer Funding Gets a Boost from Chris Jeffries, ’74
As a long-time real estate developer, Chris Jeffries knows the importance of functional-yet-beautiful facilities in a community, which is why he made a $5 million gift toward the building of South Hall in 2007. But he also knows that buildings are only as good as the people and experiences they house, which is why he recently made a $2.5 million gift in support of the 1L summer funding program.
Impact Spring 2015
Elaine (Murphy) Rice, ’94: A 20th Reunion Gift
The first gift Elaine (Murphy) Rice, ’94, ever made to the University of Michigan was in 1991 for $19.91, commemorating her upcoming graduation from the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). Now, she and her husband, David Rice, Med ’94, are members of the University’s Presidential Society, reflecting lifetime giving of more than $75,000.
Impact Fall 2015
Cause and Effect: A Donor and a Scholarship Recipient Reflect on Their Connection to Michigan Law
“The Adelman Scholarship meant the chance to attend Michigan Law. Period. Had I not had the scholarship, there’s no way I would have thought that Michigan was a practical choice for me.”
Impact Spring 2015
Recent Gifts: Spring 2015
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.