Law Weekend 2009 Events Schedule
Friday, October 16
What Have We Learned? A Reality-Based Approach to Addressing Domestic Violence Through the Law
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Law School Moot Courtroom Professor Diane Rosenfeld, Lecturer at Harvard Law School, discusses with other experts progressive legal initiatives to better and more realistically address the persistent social problem of domestic violence. Panels will include legal experts, law enforcement, and a survivor. This program is sponsored by the University of Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest and is the School of Law’s 16th annual Austin Owen Lecture. The Austin Owen Lecture was established in honor of the Honorable Austin E. Owen through the generosity of his daughter and son-in-law, Drs. Judith O. and Marbry B. Hopkins.
The Annual Fall Gathering
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Jepson Alumni Center The Law School Alumni Association invites alumni, faculty, staff, students and guests to join them in renewing old acquaintances and meeting new friends at the Law School’s annual gathering.
Saturday, October 17
UR Downtown is located at 626 E. Broad St. at the corner of 7th and Broad Streets and offers ample on-street parking. Alternatively, shuttle service from the Law School to UR Downtown will be available at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. with return trips at 1:00 and 1:45 p.m.
The Annual General Meeting of the Law School Association
11:00 a.m. – Noon
UR Downtown
Join the Law School Association for Dean John Douglass’ annual State of the Law School Address and for an update from the University President’s Office followed by a buffet lunch and tour of UR Downtown.
UR Downtown Open House and Lunch
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
U.R. Downtown
An innovative resource for engaging and educating, University of Richmond Downtown enables all academic departments, offices, and programs of the University to connect with the Greater Richmond community. Located in the heart of the city, this new space is a vibrant hub of activity featuring public lectures, undergraduate and law classes, clinical and pro bono legal services, community-based research, and a public gallery. Come meet the clinical faculty and students who make UR Downtown a living and working part of the University of Richmond School of Law.
Gift Planning Seminar: Richmond Legacies
12:30 p.m.
UR Downtown
Join University Trustee Janice Moore L’81 and Aaron McClung GB ’06, Director of Gift Planning, as they introduce you to benefactors who created dynamic legacies that helped shape the Law School and the University. Meet alumni and friends whose forward-thinking philanthropy continues to impact the Law School today.
Special Hotel Rates Embassy Suites Richmond
The Commerce Center, the closest hotel to campus is newly remodeled and has extended special rates to the University. Room rate includes a full, cooked to order breakfast, shuttle service, manager’s reception, and complimentary high speed internet. Call 804-672-8585 for reservations or book online at embassysuitesrichmond.com with corporate ID # 0560002616.
Class Reunions
The classes of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, and 1979 will be celebrating at a cocktail reception and dinner at the Jepson Alumni Center on the University campus.
As always, the 50th year class and the Honor Guard will be the special guests of the Law School.
The Class of 1984 will be celebrating at Can Can Brasserie in Carytown.
The Class of 1989 will be celebrating at the home of John and Julie Walker.
The Class of 1994 will be celebrating at Sam Miller’s in downtown Richmond.
The Class of 1999 will be celebrating at Quirk Gallery in downtown Richmond.
The Class of 2004 will be celebrating at the home of Brent and Carole Timberlake.