UB LAW FORUM
The Magazine of the University at Buffalo School of Law The State University of New York
contents Message From the Interim Dean
1 A Commencement reflection on the power of persuasion Cover story
2 The clout factor: Alumni making a difference the world over
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Law School Report
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Terrence M. Connors ’71 accepts the Law School’s highest honor Mitchell Lecture wrestles with the changing legal profession Advocacy Institute benefits from high-powered board Former Seneca Nation president is keynote speaker at Commencement A fighter for gay dignity is honored at OUTLaw Dinner Buffalo Law Review Dinner marks a milestone in impact Students of Color hear some parting words of inspiration Our students in Paris as climate-change history is made SUNY’s highest teaching award goes to Professor Mark Bartholomew New social justice position highlights administrative changes Faculty
20 Clinical program welcomes three new faculty members 23 In the news: Samantha Barbas on Hulk Hogan, Nellie Drew on Tom Brady 24 Associate Professor Matthew Steilen wins spot in leading conference
Left to right, Susan Carrel, Hon. Paul L. Friedman ’68 and Alan S. Carrel ’67 at Buffalo Law Review dinner
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Professor Ken Joyce has influenced the careers of thousands of students.
Philanthropy
25 A gift from David Manch ’70 honors teaching legend Ken Joyce 26 Loraine Yates joins the development team as major gifts officer 27 Help put the Campaign for UB School of Law over the top! Bookshelf
29 Jeena Cho ’03 leads the way to mindful lawyering 30 An honest and riveting memoir by TheArthur A. Duncan II ’12 31 Judy Scales-Trent, emerita professor, tells her grandfather’s story Alumni Association
32 Celebrating our Distinguished Alumni Awards winners
32 Left to right, Gena Ashe, Mason P. Ashe ’89 and Hon. Kevin M. Carter ’89 at Distinguished Alumni Award dinner
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