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In this week's newsletter we thank alumnus
Peter Chase Neumann ('64) for investing in the College
of Law by making a major gift in support of the Civil
Justice Initiative
(CJI).
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Peter Chase
Neumann ('64)
Groundbreaking
Gift to the Civil Justice
Initiative |
Peter Chase Neumann
('64) has made a substantial gift to the College of Law
in support of the Civil Justice Initiative
(CJI).
Peter, who began his
practice in Tucson before moving to Reno, Nevada, in
1968, is a distinguished plaintiff's lawyer and the
founder of the Peter C. Neumann Professional Corps.
He is a past president of the Nevada Trial Lawyers
Association and of the Reno Chapter of the American
Board of Trial Advocates.
Peter has been a
longtime supporter of the college and an engaged
alumnus. In
October he met with students for "A Conversation With,"
lectured to the first year class as part of their study
of tort law, and spoke to the community about the
pursuit of civil justice.
Peter's experience spending time with the students
and his passion for civil justice inspired him to make a
transformative gift to the CJI and endow the newly
named, "Peter Chase Neumann Lecture on Civil
Justice."
Peter's gift to the CJI will help us grow the next
generation of trial lawyers and will strengthen Arizona
Law's place as one of the very best law schools for
studying and helping to reform the civil justice system.
We are grateful for his remarkable
generosity.
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Students Visit Alumni on the
Bench
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Judge Daniel Collins
('83) recently hosted Arizona Law students Charles
Wang ('17) and Jun Yi (LLM student) on a visit
to the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix. Charles and Jun have
a unique perspective as they were former judges in their
home countries of China and South Korea. They also
stopped in to see Judge Stephen McNamee ('69) at the
Sandra Day O'Connor Courthouse.
Judge Collins wrote
to me:
"I had a wonderful
time introducing them to the business of the bankruptcy
court and learning about their experiences as judges in
China and South Korea. I think it is fair to say
they are both proud to be a part of the Wildcat
Family."
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Judge Collins ('83), Jun Yi (LLM
student),
Judge McNamee
('69), and
Charles Wang ('17)
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Of his experience, Charles said:
"Today was really a
remarkable day in my life. Not only was it a
wonderful visit to the Bankruptcy Court and the District
Court, but more importantly, I felt the strong
connection of our Wildcat community. Judge
Collins' thoughtful and informative introduction made me
truly proud of being part of the law school
community!"
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Las Vegas Alumni
Reception |
Are you headed to Las Vegas next week for the Pac
12 Men's Basketball Tournament? If so, please join
me, Professor Billy Sjostrom, our
Distinguished Scholars, and fellow alumni at our annual
Las Vegas alumni reception. When: Thursday, March 10,
2016, from 4:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Pub 1842 (located inside
the MGM) 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
89109
No registration is required but please let us know
if you think you will be able to join us. Yes! I plan
to attend.
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Arizona Journal of
Environmental Law & Policy |
Editorial
Board 2016-17
Editor-In-Chief, Andrew
Shepherd
Executive Editor, Nicholas
Alsaka
Senior
Note Editor, Erika Johnsen
Senior
Articles Editor, William Jenney
Note
Editor, Benjamin Hawkins
Articles
Editor, Brendan Lenihan
Comment
Editor, Hayley Weigold
Marketing Manager, Nicholas
Alsaka
Senior
Online Editor, Christopher Lloyd
Senior
Managing Editor, Brian
Bona
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In
Memoriam
We were saddened to learn that
Christopher L. Pickrell ('71) passed away in February in
Seattle at 69 years of age. Graduating from law school
in 1971, Chris clerked for Justice Lorna Lockwood
(BA '23, JD '25) of the Arizona Supreme Court for
a year. After that, he was appointed a deputy
Yavapai County attorney in Prescott, Arizona, for two
years. He then became an assistant U.S. attorney in
Tucson, where he worked on both civil and criminal
matters. In 1981 he moved to Seattle, where he was an
immigration judge for a short time. He then was
appointed as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Western
District of Washington where he practiced in the civil
division until his retirement in 2007. He is survived by
his wife, Marlys, and two daughters.
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Congratulations
to Maria Elena Cruz ('01), Newly Appointed Presiding
Judge
 Alumna Maria Elena
Cruz has been appointed presiding judge for Yuma County
Superior Courts, at the retirement of Judge John N.
Nelson.
Judge Cruz is a graduate of Yuma High School,
Arizona Western College, and the University of Arizona
(BA and JD). After graduating from the UA College of Law
in 2001, Judge Cruz joined the Yuma County Attorney's
Office. She later served as an Assistant Legal
Defender. Prior to her election as a Yuma County
Superior Court Judge, Judge Cruz managed a solo practice
and served as Judge Pro Tem for the Cocopah Indian
Tribe.
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The
LCA Annual Appreciation Dinner
On Saturday, April 16, the Law College Association
will host the 42nd Annual Law College Association
Appreciation Dinner.
Please join us for the presentation of awards
honoring and celebrating the remarkable achievements of
Ryan C. Flynn ('06), C. Max Killian ('49), Peter W.
Likins, the Honorable Roxanne Song Ong ('78), Nicole F.
Stanton ('00), and Gary L. Stuart ('67).
When:
Saturday, April 16, 2016, 6 - 9 p.m.
Where:
Arizona Historical Society Museum
1300
North College Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
$125 per
person ($150 after March 16)
$1100
for a table of ten ($1500 after March 16)
Register
Early!
For more
information and to purchase tickets, please
visit
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THIS
FRIDAY -- Gutter Bowl
Once
again, the lanes of the Scottsdale Bowlmor beckon to all
Arizona Law alumni and friends for the 9th Annual Arizona Law Gutter Bowl. You
do not have to be an alumnus to play. All are
welcome.
Join us and don't miss Steve Hirsch ('80) and Chas Wirken ('75) as your 2016 King
Pins; celebrity bowlers -- featuring the judges of the
split 7/10 Circuit; individual and team awards; Arizona
raffle and door prizes, including Wildcat basketball
tickets, a Biosphere 2 excursion, and a team-autographed
UA basketball.
When:
Friday, March 4, 2016, 6 - 9 p.m.
Where:
Bowlmor Scottsdale, 7300 E Thomas Rd.
All
participants will enjoy complimentary shoe rental,
appetizers,
pizza,
salad, soft drinks, and pitchers.
Individual
Bowlers $125
Team
of Five $500
Questions? Contact Chris Gast at
cgast@email.arizona.edu or 520-626-2400 or 520-626-2400.
Get the
latest information at
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2016
Mundheim Conversation With Series Begins March
7
The series features Professor of Corporate Law and Finance Bob
Mundheim moderating conversations with national
leaders in business and law, relating their experiences
in and perspectives about corporate governance, markets,
ethics, and career development.
The series is free and open to the public.
All sessions take place noon-1:15 p.m. at the
College of Law, Room 237. Lunch is provided, and seating
is limited. Email Corrina Eklund to
RSVP.
First up, on March 7 -- and returning to the series
-- is Michele Coleman Mayes, Vice President, General
Counsel, and Secretary for the New York Public
Library.
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Student Participates in
Primaries
Second-year student Robert Farquharson had an
exciting trip to Las Vegas to be part of the
Presidential primary season, followed by a visit to
Texas, where he met Senator Marco Rubio.
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Robert and Senator Rubio at a campaign
stop in
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Online
Alumni Directory
Please take the time to join your online alumni directory. We are
creating a shared resource to support our students and
our alumni. If you need us to resend your personalized
invitation, please email or call (520)
621-8430.
The latest weekly Arizona Law T-shirt drawing
winner from among new directory members is Michael
Halladay, Class of '72.
Congratulations, Michael, and thanks for
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We continue to move through the heart of the Spring
term, with ongoing intellectual events, day-to-day
mentoring and engagement between current students and
you, our extraordinary alumni, and gatherings to
celebrate all things
Arizona.
Warmly,
Dean
& Ralph W. Bilby Professor of Law
Shaping
the next century of legal
education
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