Event Photos
From networking receptions and law lectures, to student programs, alumni events, and special celebrations, these galleries highlight the people and experiences that shape life at the law school.
The University at Buffalo School of Law hosted more than 200 prospective law students and representatives from over 40 law schools to campus for the Western New York Law Fair, the first event of its kind in the region since 2019.
Our student affinity groups, The Black Law Students Association (BLSA), The Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA), The Asian Pacific Allied Law Students Association (APALSA), The Middle Eastern and North African Law Students Association (MENALSA) and The DEI Council, along with faculty, staff, alumni and friends, came together to welcome our incoming students of color to our law community.
Our student affinity groups, The Black Law Students Association (BLSA), The Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA), The Asian Pacific Allied Law Students Association (APALSA), The Middle Eastern and North African Law Students Association (MENALSA) and The DEI Council, along with faculty, staff, alumni and friends, came together to welcome our incoming students of color to our law community.
The Law Alumni Association recently welcomed our newest students to the UB Law community at an event that brought together generations of lawyers connected by a proud Buffalo Law tradition. From sharing advice to building new relationships, our alumni were eager to help kick off the law school journey for the Class of 2029.
The countdown to the first day of classes got a little more real at our 1L Section Reveal Party, where our incoming students learned which section they'll call home and met the classmates they'll spend countless hours learning, studying, and growing alongside.
Smiles from our Washington, DC reception, where Hon. Paul L. Friedman ’68, U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia, and the DC Chapter of the UB Law Alumni Association hosted law school friends, UB Law students, and Dean Todd Brown for a summer cocktail reception.
Participants in the 13th Annual Discover Law Scholars program celebrated their completion of an intensive four week summer program at a Closing Ceremony. The program is designed to introduce talented undergraduate students to the study and practice of law.
The Law Alumni Association’s Annual Appreciation Luncheon celebrated the exceptional dedication of our LAA and GOLD Group Boards of Directors and welcomed the newest members.
The School of Law proudly welcomes our 2026 Discover Law Scholars!
It was a beautiful day as friends, family and the law school community gathered to celebrate our graduates and launch them into their careers. [Watch the 2026 Commencement Ceremony.]
Smiles from our annual Awards Convocation, honoring JD and LLM graduates for excellence in scholarship and community service. [View the 2026 Award recipients.]
It was a magical evening for family, friends and colleagues as the Law Alumni Association recognized five alumni and one non-alumnus—UB’s 15th president—at the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
We were proud to welcome local high school students to O’Brian Hall for Youth Law Day! Students were greeted by our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging and Student Affairs, connected with current law students, heard from faculty members, and stepped into the role of advocates during a Mock Trial.
Smiles and great company at the 35th Buffalo Law Review dinner, celebrating the accomplishments of its editors and associates. Members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the Buffalo Law Review and the School of Law were honored.
Marking the launch of the Harry A. Rachlin (1926) Oral History Project, along with the unveiling of a beautiful new permanent display in the O’Brian Hall lobby. Relive the moments, memories, and sense of community that made the evening so special.
Smiles from our 35th Annual Students of Color Dinner where we honored our graduating law students and those who help strengthen pathways for minority legal professionals.
The 2026 Wechsler Competition has officially concluded, and we are thrilled to congratulate all of the outstanding teams who participated. Your preparation, and professionalism made this year’s competition a success.
It was an afternoon of congratulations and good cheer at the New York City Alumni Luncheon as we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the New York City Program in Business and Law and honored David E. Franasiak JD MBA ’78, recipient of the 2026 Edwin F. Jaeckle Award.
Smiles from the Big Apple at our annual Network New York event! Law students in our New York City Program connected with alumni for an evening of conversation, insight, and meaningful networking in the heart of NYC.
And big cheers to Daisy A. Tomaselli '13, NYC Chapter Co-Chair, who received a Certificate of Appreciation for her dedication to the UB Law Alumni Association's Board of Directors.
Students, faculty, and staff came together for our Annual BA/JD “3+3” Networking Reception. Held in Charles B. Sears Law Library, the evening brought our 3+3 pipeline students face-to-face with professors, current students, and staff—building connections, sharing experiences, and strengthening the path to law school.
Smiles from this year's OUTLaw Annual Dinner & Award Ceremony. An evening filled with celebration, connection, and a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible members of our community.
Congratulations to our three outstanding honorees: Anastasia McCarthy, Esq. ’15, Hon. David Fried and Dr. Ronald Piaseczny.
We were pleased to host our spring Mitchell Lecture, featuring guest lecturer Elizabeth Anderson of the University of Michigan, who delivered a thought‑provoking talk on “The Protestant Work Ethic and the Roots of Populist Authoritarianism.”
A favorite event each year, BPILP’s annual Social & Live Auction brings students, alumni, and the legal community together for an evening filled with prizes, networking, and fun.
Photos from the UB Law Alumni annual 1L Mentor Match Reception, where first year law students connected with the alumni who will support and guide them throughout the year. It was a wonderful evening filled with connection, conversation, and community.
Our 2026 Career Fair was a tremendous success, thanks to the employers who made the trip to O’Brian Hall to meet with our 225+ law students and discuss career opportunities.