Honor Roll of DonorS & Year in Review
JUNE 1, 2011 β MAY 31, 2012
Message from
Elizabeth B. Honkonen, JD β98
Patricia D. White
President, Law Alumni Association, 2011-12
Dean and Professor of Law
I want to take this opportunity to express my thanks and appreciation for the privilege of serving as President of the University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association during the 2011-2012 year, and I ask you to join me in welcoming Devang Desai, JD β03, as LAA President for 2012-2013. One of the greatest benefits of becoming involved in the LAA is getting to meet and know so many other graduates from different class years and practice areas. Meeting Devang has been the epitome of that experience. Not only is Devang a highly respected and skilled litigator, he is a pragmatic leader who brings warmth and humor to everything he does. I have been lucky to work with him and learn from him.
I thank our alumni and friends for their generosity during the 2011-2012 academic year. I am especially grateful to Wayne Chaplin for his support of Miami Law. As a UM Trustee, Chair of our Visiting Committee, law parent, and Chair of Miami Lawβs Momentum2 Campaign Committee β Wayneβs contributions have been extraordinary. I am grateful for his generosity in creating the Chaplin Challenge for scholarship support and urge you to help us meet the βChaplin Challengeβ by contributing to an existing scholarship fund this year or creating a new one!
I cannot thank our alumni enough for all they have done to support the Law School this past year. When we asked our alumni for help, they stepped up and provided it, without hesitation. That loyalty and support is critical to the continued success of the Law School and future graduates. By supporting Law School programs, with any amount you can contribute, you help to ensure the growing stature of our school and our degrees. These contributions make a significant difference in the Law Schoolβs ability to offer students the breadth of experience and opportunities that will help them after graduation. And especially in todayβs economy, the scholarships funded by these contributions enable some students to attend law school in the first place. Of course, financial support is only one way in which we can help the Law School, its students, and its graduates. Please reach out to any of the members of our Board of Directors to share your ideas with us and volunteer your services. We welcome your partnership in continuing to strengthen the Law School and LAA through active participation.