Join us for the inaugural Law Alumni Weekend at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. All alumni are invited to attend, and we will hold special celebrations for the reunion classes ending in 3, 4, 8 and 9.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Tucson and to campus to participate in this new tradition of connection and memories!

Visit law.arizona.edu/alumni-weekend to view the weekend’s schedule and register for events.

For questions, connect with the Alumni & Development Office at 520-621-8430 or alumni@law.arizona.edu.

Put your hard hats on!

We are pleased to announce that construction begins this January for “A New Day in Court.”

A New Day in Court will transform the student experience at University of Arizona Law, beginning with the construction of new state-of-the-art courtrooms and lobby spaces.

This milestone would not be possible without the extraordinary support of our LawCat community. Thank you to all who have contributed to the effort so far!

We will begin a monthly spotlight in this newsletter sharing the progress of this project and stories of the alumni and friends who have partnered with us on this initiative as part of the exciting and ambitious Fuel Wonder campaign.

We are a few weeks away from the second annual Legal Paraprofessional Summit on February 9.

This event promises to connect both licensed and aspiring Legal Paraprofessionals with exceptional opportunities for continuing legal education and a platform for engaging in meaningful professional discussions. Attendees will have the chance to accumulate up to five Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, including three ethics CLE credits.

In January 2023, the inaugural summit saw a remarkable turnout, with 130 eager participants. Held at the UA Chandler campus, it featured distinguished speakers such as Justice John R. Lopez IV and Judge Maria Elena Cruz (BA ’98, JD ’01).

This year’s summit will offer both in-person and virtual attendance options, providing flexibility for participants. Our confirmed lineup of speakers boasts esteemed figures like Arizona Supreme Court Vice Chief Justice Ann Timmer (BA ’82), Arizona Court of Appeals Judges Maria Elena Cruz and Samuel Thumma, as well as representatives from the Arizona State Bar.

The central theme for this year’s summit is “Access to Justice in Action,” and it will encompass breakout sessions that delve into crucial topics, including ethical practice and legal community standards, access to justice initiatives across the state, spousal maintenance, misdemeanor downstream effects, and real-life experiences shared by licensed Legal Paraprofessionals from the past year working in the field.

“I am thrilled to witness the continued growth and impact of this event. Our mission is to empower both licensed and aspiring Legal Paraprofessionals with the knowledge and resources they need to make a difference in our legal system,” said Kristy Clairmont (’15), coordinator for the Legal Paraprofessionals program. “This year, our summit promises to be even more enriching and dynamic, bringing together legal professionals, esteemed speakers and passionate participants. We look forward to fostering meaningful discussions, promoting ethical practice and ultimately contributing to a more accessible and just legal landscape.”