Law Alumni Weekend: April 8–10

crazy thing is after all that they have never asked for anything in return. Not a thing.

Above all, their most notable gift to me is their friendship. The isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic was taxing. I could not hang out with my friends, and, in those grim times, talking to Ellen and Susan gave me much-needed solace. I know that even when I graduate, our friendship will continue. No matter where I end up, Susan and Ellen will continue supporting me and offering advice when needed. Moreover, their mentorship has inspired me to help students in any way I can when I become an alumnus.

My mother knows very few English words, but whenever I tell her about Ellen and Susan, she folds her hands, looks to the sky, and calls them ‘godmothers.’ I don’t know what that word means, but to me, they are forms of both gods and mothers, and they always will be.

MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED W&L LAW school alumni and guests returned for this year’s reunion celebration, held April 8–10 in Lexington.

The 2022 Outstanding Alumus/a Award went to Bobby Hatten ’72L , a pioneer and national leader in the field of asbestos litigation. He is a partner with Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein in Newport News, where he served as managing partner for 28 years.

The 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Jim Seevers ’97L , a partner with Hunton Andrews Kurth in Richmond. He focuses on fund formation and other alternative asset investment and management transactions. Over the years, Seevers volunteered on several reunion committees and as a law firm liaison.

The 2022 Young Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Bo Mahr ’17L . A member of

W&L’s Young Alumni Council, he has wholeheartedly accepted the call to assist W&L Law recruiting prospective students and has advised students on jobs and careers. He is an associate with Husch Blackwell in Kansas City, focusing on energy and natural resources.

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