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LAWYERWashburn University School of Law Alumni Magazine | Fall 2017 VOLUME 54, ISSUE 1

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Law School Announcement | Dean Romig Thomas Romig to step down as Dean of the Law School.

Special Announcement | Cynthia Heath Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation issues matching challenge to build new law building.

Honorary Degree Recipient | Kerry McQueen Community connections are central to a successful rural legal practice, as Kerry McQueen, ’65, knows firsthand, and his career is testament to that.

Alumni Spotlight | Linda Elrod With a passion for family law, Linda Elrod, ’72, has devoted her career to giving children a voice in the legal system and passing that passion on to her students and colleagues.

Alumni Spotlight | Fred Thompson Fred Thompson, ’66, has practiced law in North Adams, Mass., for nearly five decades, balancing his passion for law with his fierce love of competitive sports.

Alumni Event | Supreme Court Swearing-In For the seventh time in Washburn Law’s history, alumni from around the globe made the trip to Washington, D.C., to be admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Faculty Spotlight | Women in Business Washburn Law’s predominantly female faculty in Business and Transactional Law breaks the stereotype in this male-dominated field.

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Features

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Alumni Spotlight | Cecilia Nuby Cecilia Nuby, ’15, credits her Washburn Law experience, her early love of debate, and the support she received along the way for her confidence in the courtroom and her determination to make a difference.

Donor Spotlight | Jenifer Lucas Whether it’s the women of Kappa Alpha Theta or the students at Washburn Law, investing in the future has always been important to Jenifer Lucas, ’75.

Donor Spotlight | Troy Stremming As a casino executive, Troy Stremming, BBA ’91 and JD ’94, knows the importance of having the right infrastructure in place for his business. That’s why he’s investing in a new law building.

Course Spotlight | Polsinelli Washburn Law teams up with Lawyers from Polsinelli Law Firm to create a new course on renewable energy.

Alumni Event | Alumni AwardsSix distinguished alumni and friends were honored at the Alumni Awards during Alumni Weekend.

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Dean’s Letter

Alumni Association Chair’s Letter

News Briefs

Alumni Events

Faculty Updates

Class Actions

In Memoriam

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