Georgetown Law Alumni Magazine - Res Ipsa Loquitur
Spring/Summer 2009 - Online Volume 1
Alumni
Updates on Alumni Board & Annual Fund
Dear Fellow Alumni,
It was a great pleasure to see so many alumni at Reunion Weekend in October. Those of you who attended were able to experience the energy of the Law Center through a number of events, from the Women’s Forum on Friday to Saturday’s Oktoberfest celebration on the Tower Green. The Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture provided a spectacular backdrop for our annual reunion gala, where several of our classmates were honored with Paul R. Dean Awards for their distinguished service to the school: John Delaney (L’88), Phil Inglima (C’84, L’88), Handel Lee (L’88), Marc Morial (L’83) and Carol O’Neil (L’88). It was a gratifying and humbling experience to be able to share an evening with Hoyas who have accomplished — and given back — so much. We also honored the man for whom those awards were named, the late Dean Paul R. Dean (L’46, L’52, H’69), who died in August.
Alumni activities didn’t stop after Reunion. It was only a couple of weeks before a contingent of alumni attended the opening of the Center for Transnational Legal Studies in London October 27-28. Members of the European Law Alumni Advisory Board also met in London at the same time. At the annual New York alumni lunch on January 30, Tim O’Neill (L’77) impressed those gathered with his incisive analysis of the current economic and financial issues facing the nation. Events like these illustrate that you don’t need to be in Washington to renew your ties with Georgetown Law and your fellow alumni. That said, don’t forget to save October 16-18 for Law Reunion 2009!
The new year has brought a new presidential administration to Washington, and again, Georgetown Law is in the thick of things. Visiting professor John Podesta (L’76) headed the Obama transition team, and several members of the Georgetown Law community have already taken up important roles in government, including Professors Lisa Heinzerling, Neal Katyal, Martin Lederman and Daniel Tarullo. Their positions exemplify Georgetown’s longstanding tradition of service. In these challenging times, we can all continue this tradition and serve in our own ways: through financial support, mentoring of law students and recent graduates, or other forms of involvement.
An excellent way to enhance involvement with the Georgetown Law community is to register for the Georgetown Law Network, a searchable, online directory that allows alumni and students to connect for networking, job searches, referrals and more. This important new program responds to substantial alumni and student demand and the Law Center needs the help of its alumni to make it a success. For more information, go directly to www.law.georgetown.edu/TheNetwork.
We are living through a time of great change and dislocation, yet we should not forget to nurture that which we value. We alumni must work to help preserve the meaning and value of a Georgetown Law education and the connections, camaraderie and service that remain an important part of that education.
Sincerely yours,
Stephen F. Arcano (L’88)
Chairman,
Law Alumni Board
Annual Fund Update
Greetings,
One of the greatest benefits of being Georgetown Law alumni is our inclusion in a large and strong community. In fact, the first joint meeting of our three Law Alumni Advisory Boards, representing not only U.S. alumni, but also those in Europe and Asia, convened at the Law Center this spring. I am proud to be a part of this extraordinary family that stretches to the far reaches of the globe.
As with any family, it is incumbent upon us to provide assistance to others when it is needed and we are able. Whether we were taught, hired, or mentored by a Georgetown Law alumnus, chances are we have all received the support of this caring community that serves the world, but always has a special place for its own. Reaching out to and advising young alumni, participating in the Law Center’s student mentoring programs, and even directing referrals to other Georgetown Law alumni are all ways that we can fulfill this responsibility, and which will provide us with so much back in return.
Over my three-year tenure as the national chair of the Law Annual Fund, you have become accustomed to my appeals for your monetary support of Georgetown Law. This year is certainly no different, and certain facets of the Law Center, particularly financial aid, need your contributions now more than ever. To those who are fortunate enough to have continued success and stability, I hope that you will place Georgetown on the top of your list of philanthropy. Particularly in these trying times, every gift, regardless of its size, is deeply appreciated and recognized as a sign of your support of our community.
To those who are unable to offer financial assistance this year, know that Georgetown Law recognizes that you have many other gifts to share, and that your time and talents are just as important to the life of our alma mater.
So attend your reunion, serve on a panel, mentor a student, join an alumni board, host and attend events in your community — the possibilities for engagement are broad and deep. I am certain you will find, as I have, that your investment will be repaid many times over.
Sincerely,
John M. Vasily, L’82
National Chair,
Georgetown Law Annual Fund
