April 2022

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Inside this Issue

James L. Magavern ’59 leaves behind a legacy of teaching
4/29/22
With the recent passing of James L. Magavern ’59, UB School of Law recognizes the loss of one of its longest-serving adjunct faculty members and the rich knowledge of state and local finance law that he brought to generations of students.
UB Law Alumni Association to Honor Seven with Distinguished Awards
4/28/22
Six alumni leaders and one non-alumnus will be recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and the legal community when the UB Law Alumni Association confers its 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards at its annual dinner on Thursday, May 5.
Judge Eugene Fahey to deliver keynote at Commencement ceremony
4/29/22
Hon. Eugene M. Fahey ’84, recently retired from New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, will take the podium as keynote speaker for UB School of Law’s 133rd Commencement ceremony.
Annual Students of Color Dinner Returns with Presentation of New Ally Award
4/29/22
Raising up the important work of allies in the pursuit of equity and inclusion, UB Law’s Students of Color Dinner featured a major new honor this year: the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ally Award.
Student groups wrap up the year, in person
4/29/22
Putting the worst of pandemic isolation behind us, UB Law students made the very most of this spring’s year-end gatherings and celebrations. Some of the law school’s best-loved traditions were back—live and in person!—and our students were ready to celebrate. Here’s a round-up of the highlights, with photos, of this welcome return to form.