Check out the 2024 Georgetown Law Reunion Weekend schedule! More events to come!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – 50th Reunion Welcome Reception (Free) (Groom Law, 1701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW)
Join us for a warm welcome to town! We invite the Class of 1974 to join us for a casual welcome reception at Groom Law Group on the Thursday evening of Reunion Weekend. Stop by to take in stunning views of the White House and be the first to greet and connect with your fellow 50th Reunion alumni. This social reception will be a great opportunity for conversation with classmates! Drinks and small bites to be served. Thanks to classmate Lou Mazawey, L’74 for hosting!
Friday, October 25, 2024
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Women’s Legal Alliance Luncheon ($35.00) (On-Campus: Gewirz 12)
Join us for our annual Women’s Legal Alliance Luncheon! This is a great opportunity to connect and network with Georgetown Law alumnae and hear from distinguished alumnae and faculty speakers!
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Founders Circle Luncheon (Free) (On-Campus: Hotung Faculty Dining Room)
This luncheon is exclusive to alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. Alumni from the Class of 1974 and preceding years are invited to a celebratory luncheon to share stories of Georgetown Law and receive a special token for their membership in our Founders’ Circle.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Georgetown Law Centers & Institutes: Helping to Shape Law and Policy (Free) (On-Campus: Anne Fleming Classroom)
Georgetown Law’s Centers & Institutes (C&Is) represent the future of legal education. Inspired by the Law Center’s motto, “Law is but the means, justice is the end,” our 20+ Centers & Institutes enable students to actively participate in shaping policy, producing law school graduates with the practical and intellectual skills to adapt to a complex and constantly changing world. The event will begin with a panel that features a C&I executive director, a C&I faculty director, and a Law Center alum who now works at one of our centers. Each will discuss their work and highlight how our C&Is are delivering unique and cutting-edge opportunities for our students. A light reception will follow the panel discussion with opportunities to talk with centers’ staff about their latest work.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Journals Open House (Free) (On-Campus: Location TBA)
The Office of Journal Administration invites journal alumni to meet and network with current and prospective journal members. You will also have an opportunity to review some of your published work and see how much the journals program has grown!
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – State of the Law Center Town Hall presented by Dean William Treanor (Free) (On-Campus: Hart Auditorium)
Come together with fellow alumni to hear from Dean Treanor as he shares the latest news and happenings at Georgetown Law and upcoming updates to campus!
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – LL.M. Alumni Reception ($25.00) (On-Campus: Sport & Fitness Patio Tent)
Meet with fellow LL.M.s and S.J.D. alumni and faculty at an exclusive reception before your class parties!
4:00p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Highlights of the U.S. Supreme Court’s October Term 2024 (Free) (On-Campus: Anne Fleming Classroom)
The Supreme Court Institute invites distinguished members of Georgetown Law’s faculty for an in-depth panel discussion on the highlights of the U.S. Supreme Court’s October Term 2024.
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Creating a Thriving Hoya Community (Free) (On-Campus: Hotung Faculty Dining Room)
From Fulbright scholars, to jiu-jitsu champions, doctors of astronomy, and Emmy award-winning producers, Georgetown Law’s student body is comprised of individuals with the brightest minds, biggest goals, and a broad range of lived experiences. Join us for a conversation about the current student experience, who our students are, and how we foster a thriving community on the Georgetown Law campus. Followed by a coffee reception in the Hotung Lobby.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Class Parties (Various Locations)
Spend an evening reconnecting with members of your class over hors d’oeuvres and drinks!
- 1969 Class Party – Gewirz 12 (On-Campus)
- 1974 Class Party – The Meridian house
- 1979 Class Party – Sequoia
- 1984 Class Party – Location TBA
- 1989 Class Party – La Vie
- 1994 Class Party – The GeorgeTown Club
- 1999 Class Party – La Vie
- 2004 Class Party – The Line
- 2009 Class Party – The Dubliner
- 2014 Class Party – Tiki TNT
- 2019 Class Party – The Gathering Spot
Saturday, October 26, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Hoya Lawya Fun Run (Free) (Meet at Clock Tower)
Kick off your Saturday with a morning run! The provided route will be approximately 3 miles long, but runners are encouraged to make the route their own.
9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Critical Issues in Estate Planning and Asset Protection (Free) (On-Campus: Hotung Faculty Dining Room)
The Georgetown Legacy Society invites you to a complimentary estate planning seminar addressing common pitfalls and major mistakes seen in today’s estate planning and explaining important tools and critical strategies to use to avoid them.
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Documentary and Discussion: “A Pathway Forward” (Free) (On-Campus: Anne Fleming Classroom)
For 50+ years, the Georgetown Street Law program has provided professional development for law students while actively engaging with the D.C. community by teaching law to high school students. The first course of its kind, Georgetown Street Law has spawned hundreds of domestic and international chapters, making Street Law the preeminent high school-to-law school pipeline program.
Join us for a showing of the new documentary, “A Pathway Forward,” which uses a partnership between the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and historic Central High School to demonstrate how the program is so effective. The film shares the Georgetown Law experience with Street Law, as the founder of the program’s concept and approach. After the film is shown, a panel will discuss how attendees can participate in or support such programs. Coffee and pastries provided!
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Georgetown Law Faculty Panel (Free) (On-Campus: Gewirz 12)
Hear from a panel of Georgetown Law faculty about current legal hot topics over coffee and pastries.
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Section 7 “Night Owls” Brunch ($25.00) (On-Campus: McDonough Atrium)
Join section 7 (evening program) current students and alumni for a morning of networking and reminiscing over brunch and a mimosa bar!
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Hoya Lawya Reunion Picnic ($25.00) (On-Campus: Eleanor Holmes Norton Green)
Celebrate Reunion at this “can’t miss” event! Join us for great food and entertainment on the Eleanor Holmes Norton Tower Green. Featuring food trucks, live music, and lawn games, the Hoya Lawya Reunion Picnic is family-friendly and has something for everyone!
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Reunion Gala and Presentation of Alumni Awards ($175.00) (National Building Museum)
Enjoy an elegant evening with your classmates at the historic National Building Museum. The event will include a cocktail hour, dinner, class pictures, and presentation of the Paul R. Dean Alumni Awards, Robert F. Drinan, S.J. Law Alumni Public Service Award, and Reunion Class Cups. Dinner will be followed by a dessert reception, cocktails and lots of dancing!
This event is black tie optional & complimentary valet parking will be available.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Reunion Mass & Post-Mass Gathering (Free) (On-Campus: St. Thomas More Chapel)
Celebrate a special Reunion Mass with members of the Georgetown Law community, offered in partnership with The Office of Campus Ministry.
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Student and Alumni Interfaith Reunion Celebration (Free) (On-Campus: Dining Hall – McDonough Building)
Join the Georgetown Law Campus Ministry team as they invite students and alumni of all faiths to come together to support and connect with one another. This event serves as a special opportunity to celebrate all faith communities, a central pillar of the Office’s mission. Coffee and a continental breakfast will be provided!
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Black Law Students Association Brunch ($30.00) (On-Campus: Sport & Fitness Lobby)
Join fellow Black Law Students Association alumni and current students to network and reconnect over brunch and a mimosa bar to close out Reunion Weekend.
Plus!
Take a moment during the weekend to visit the EBW Law Library and check out the Rare Book Display in Special Collections -“The Art of Law Books”.
Friday, October 25 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 27 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.