UB Law students, faculty, and staff dressed in blue at a UB Bulls tailgate event.

Community and Culture

Since 1887, our law school has been built on the vision of our community.

Now it’s your turn to shape what comes next.

Blueprints initiative visual - Outline of O'Brian Hall with Past, Present, and Future with Our Blueprints across it.

"Over the decades, we’ve grown in both size and stature, evolving into a diverse and dynamic network of students, alumni, faculty and friends who continue to build on the ideals of our founders. Their vision has become the blueprint for our law school.

We are proud - and deeply grateful - to all who have helped advance our mission by engaging, contributing, and carrying forward our legacy of leadership and service. So, what will your blueprint be?"

- Dean S. Todd Brown

Congratulations

Bill Minarchi ’28.

Congratulations to Bill Minarchi ’28, our UB Law swag basket winner!

Bill shared his blueprint for the future on our Blueprints of Community display—one of many inspiring visions contributed by students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Each blueprint reflects the creativity and connection that make our UB Law community so special.

Explore some of the blueprints shared with us below!

Our Community Blueprints

"Building connections and creating community."

"Making a positive impact."

"Fostering a culture where people feel seen, heard and valued."

"Helping businesses around the world."

"Increasing access to justice for the underserved community."

"By showing the youth back home that they can beat the stereotypes and statistics."

"Using my knowledge to help future students."

"Leading with compassion."

"Help others shine and meet their goals"

"Building a legacy of the law school's power to change lives and share a more just future."

"Growing with my peers."

"Being the voice I needed when I was silenced."

"Educating others about their legal rights."

"Creating opportunities for others to succeed."

"Serving my community."

"Spreading the great reputation of UB School of Law."

"Supporting research that catalyzes change."

"Becoming the first lawyer in my family and building generational wealth for my children."

"Helping students navigate their path to law school."