25TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
DAY TWO S A T U R D A Y, S E P T E M B E R 2 4
Throughout its history the law school has striven to give glory to the Lord for what He has done. So it was fitting that day two’s breakfast convocation, emceed by Associate Dean Doug Cook, began with Judge Teresa Hammons (‘88) and Leah Cornett (‘13) offering testimonies of God’s goodness and faithfulness in establishing and sustaining their legal callings. Dean Jeffrey Brauch shared a state-of-the-school update, highlighting alumni, student and faculty successes and sharing the vision for the school’s new Center for Global Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law. After breakfast, some alumni headed to Professor Kohm’s CLE while others relaxed, strolled the campus, visited the University bookstore, or caught up with old faculty, classmates and friends. Later, at the afternoon luncheon held at Founders Inn, Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson welcomed the 200+ alumni and guests in attendance by describing the law school as “A school dedicated to greatness.” Former U.S. Attorney General and Distinguished Regent faculty member John Ashcroft then delivered an unforgettable address, calling us to rise above society’s standards of professional and personal ethics by following the example of Christ. The centerpiece of the entire weekend was the Saturday night banquet at Founders Inn featuring a keynote address by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito. Over 600 guests were in attendance! Alito’s remarks explored the connections between Regent Law’s motto – “Law is more than a profession. It’s a calling” – and a successful legal career. He discussed the importance of choosing a career in law not just for success or money, but as an act of public service. “What most law students need to learn is that doing this work well, in service to the community, is a worthy calling,” he said. Commending Regent Law for its commitment to both excellence and ethics, Alito concluded his remarks with well wishes and congratulations on the law school’s success.
BRIEF REMARK