From Small Groups to Big Influence would best describe the road travelled by the vibrant Western Law alumni I have had the pleasure of meeting as your new director of development. It is a privilege to hear your comments consistently reaffirming the momentum behind Western Law’s strategic plan.
Three words epitomize the leadership, programs and people of Western Law: collegial - progressive - influential. Incredible thanks are owed to all of our generous donors. The results to date are proof. You have already achieved a fabulous 70 per cent (!) of our $25-million campaign goal. With $7.5 million to go, you can confidently claim your stake in your Western Law legacy.
Almost all of you have mentioned Western Law’s small size, the experiential learning opportunities and especially – your Small Groups. You have undoubtedly carried with you in your personal and professional lives the benefit of Western Law’s collegial experience. Nowhere is this more apparent than the Class of ’88 planning to raise funds to support a new student commons.
Led by our progressive Dean from the private sector, the members of the newly developed Dean’s Circle are supporting the execution of Western Law’s strategic plan. To date, you have witnessed the establishment of the firstever Chair in Mining Law and Finance as well as the W. Geoff Beattie, (LLB’84), Chair in Corporate Law. Your input is welcome as we continue to put our plan into action.
Western Law accepts the best. Sometimes the best need a hand. As part of the influential network of Western Law alumni, consider paying it forward to help the next generation of students. For as little as $1,500/year for five years you can establish an award in your name or as a tribute to someone you appreciate. Alternately, imagine naming a fellowship or professorship around your practice specialty to sustain the influence of Western Law worldwide.
Your Western Law development team welcomes hearing your interests in claiming your stake in Western Law. Helping to achieve our goal, it is a pleasure to inform you that Michelle Bothwell, associate, external relations for Western Law is expanding her work in development for law.
Thanks to your collegial spirit, progressive thinking and valuable influence, you will shape and ensure our successful future. Join us and claim your Western Law legacy. Sincerely, Manon D. Bone Director of Development
Manon D. Bone
Director of Development
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