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Alumni Association Board of Governors

Purpose
The Loyola Law School Alumni Association Board of Governors (Board) purpose shall be the following:

to cooperate with and assist the Dean of Loyola Law School in maintaining and improving the high quality of legal education offered by Loyola Law School;
to promote and assist students and graduates of Loyola Law School in the furtherance of their legal careers;
to advocate and practice the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct;
to promote a spirit of civility and community among the law school alumni

The Board is made up of 37 members (32 alumni and 5 ex-officio). The Board meets at least six times a year. Meetings are typically held on every 3rd Tuesday of the month and run approximately one hour. Other time commitments include individual committee meetings, which average about three to four hours a month.

Term of Office
Board members serve for a one or three or five year term. Terms are based on a calendar year cycle. There are no term limitations imposed, however, renewal of a member's participation and service to the Board must be voted on and approved at the end of their term by the entire Board.

Events & Programs
The Board is responsible for coordinating the Alumni Grand Reunion, which takes place in late October or early November, 1L Mentoring Program and the Adoption Day project. The Board supports the annual Bob Cooney Golf Tournament usually held in September. The Board also assists the Alumni Office in actively promoting or attending alumni events or programs throughout the year.

Awards
The Board presents two awards during the school year. Alumni Association Board of Governors Recognition Award and the Loyola Law School Alumni Association Award.

Alumni Association Board of Governors Recognition Award
Established by Loyola Law School's Alumni Association Board of Governors, this award is presented to members of the Law School community who have demonstrated a continuing dedication to Loyola Law School, public service or the legal community in general. This award is presented to the recipient at the awards ceremony during the Alumni Grand Reunion. To submit a nomination for the award click here.

List of past recipients »

Loyola Law School Alumni Association Award
Established by Loyola Law School's Alunii Association Board of Governors, this award recognizes exceptional members of the graduating class (a day & evening student) who have made significant contributions to the Law School and/or society. This award is presented at Commencement.

List of past recipients »

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board, please contact Carmen Ramirez at 213.736.1046 or at carmen.ramirez@lls.edu.

Executive Board

Immediate Past President
Barbara Schwerin `87

Loyola Law School

President
John Horn `96

AMCC
E-mail j.horn@amccenter.com
213.487.8660

Vice President
Anthony Napolitano `03

Buchalter Nemer
E-mail anapolitano@buchalter.com
213.891.5109

Secretary
Craig Pedersen `94

Brot & Gross, LLP
E-mail pedersen@brotgross.com
818.594.0800

Treasurer
Danielle Criona `99