Georgetown Law’s Fall Reunion 2022: Reminiscing and Reconnecting
October 20, 2022
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This month, Georgetown Law held its first fall reunion since 2019, and some 1500 alumni and guests returned to take part.
The packed weekend schedule included opportunities to interact with current students…
![A group shot of the guests at the 2022 Reunion Affinity Mixer](https://www.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GeorgetownReunion2022-59-1024x681.jpg)
The Friday evening Affinity Mixer brought together alumni and students from a wide range of affinity organizations to compare campus life then and now and to celebrate diversity and inclusion at Georgetown Law.
time to introduce family to campus…
![A group of alumni and their kids at the 2022 Reunion family picnic](https://www.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/221008-GT-Law-Reunion-Brunch-263-1024x683.jpg)
The Saturday afternoon picnic featured treats, crafts and games for people of all ages.
and lots of reconnecting with old friends.
![Alumni raising their glasses for a toast](https://www.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/221008-GT-Law-Reunion-Gala-223-1024x683.jpg)
A festive Saturday night gala at the National Building Museum included a cocktail reception, dinner and plenty of dancing.
Four alumni leaders were honored with awards. Deborah L. Markowitz (L’87) received the Robert F. Drinan Alumni Public Service Award in recognition of her distinguished career as an elected official and environmental advocate. The Paul R. Dean Alumni Awards, which recognize alumni for their leadership on behalf of their alma mater and legal profession, were presented to Nelson M. Jones III (L’77, L’80), Vibha Datta Makhija (L’92) and Timothy J. O’Neill (L’77).
![Dean Treanor with Alumni Award winners at the 2022 reunion gala](https://www.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/221008-GT-Law-Reunion-Gala-207-1024x683.jpg)
[L-R] Dean William M. Treanor with Alumni Award honorees Deborah L. Markowitz (L’87), Nelson M. Jones III (L’77, L’80), Vibha Datta Makhija (L’92) and Timothy J. O’Neill (L’77).]
1977 for Legacy (highest percentage of classmates who have included a gift to Georgetown Law in their estate plans), Loyalty (highest percentage of Loyalty Society members) and Generosity (most funds raised during the reunion year)
1972 for Participation (highest percentage of classmates who made a gift of any size)
2002 for Attendance
Alumni with graduation years ending in 3 and 8, stay tuned for news about the 2023 Reunion Weekend, and start making plans to be in D.C. next fall!
![A group of alumni and students at the Reunion Affinity Mixer](https://www.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GeorgetownReunion2022-63-500x282.jpg)
Current and past members of several affinity groups, such as the Georgetown Black Law Student Association (BLSA), networked at a Friday evening reception.
![Participants in a reunion fun run jog past the U.S. Capitol](https://www.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/221008-GT-Law-Reunion-Brunch-061-500x282.jpg)
Early risers took part in a Saturday morning Reunion Fun Run around Capitol Hill.
![The reunion gala cocktail reception at the National Building Museum](https://www.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/221008-GT-Law-Reunion-Gala-097-500x282.jpg)
One of Washington's most dramatic event spaces, the National Building Museum, hosted the Reunion Gala on Saturday night.