Schedule of Events

Reunion 2013 Events

 

Friday, April 12

12:00-9:00 – Reunion ’13 Registration
Fishman Loggia, 3rd Floor, Duke Law School

12:30-2:00 – International and Comparative Law Lunch
Washington Duke Inn
JD/LLM graduates and students are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the JD/LLM program.  The lunch will include a discussion with Philip Nichols L'88, professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School; Meha Shah L'94, Office of the Legal Adviser, US Department of State; and Michael Samway L'96, former Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for international issues at Yahoo!.

2:15-3:30 – Lemur Center Tours
Science Drive Entrance of Duke Law School
See the world-renowned lemurs of Madagascar at the Duke Lemur Center. Bus departs the Law School from Science Drive at 2:15 pm, and tour begins promptly at 2:30 pm.

3:00-5:00 – Book Signing with Ember Reichgott Junge L'77 – Zero Chance of Passage: The Pioneering Charter School Story
J. Michael Goodson Law Library Entrance, Duke Law School
Meet author and former Minnesota state senator Ember Reichgott Junge L'77, who worked for three years to ensure the passage of the initial charter school legislation. Her book provides an insider's look at the legislative process and the compromises sometimes necessary as a bill becomes a law.

4:00-5:00 – Tours of Duke Law School
3rd Floor Welcome Desk, Duke Law School
Join current students from the Public Interest Law Foundation for a tour of spaces old and new. Tours leave from the 3rd Floor Welcome Desk at 4:00, 4:20, and 4:40 pm.

4:00-5:00 – Meet Today's Duke Law Students
Burdman Lounge, Duke Law School
Over light refreshments, speak with students about their law school experience and their next steps into the professional world.

5:15-6:30 – Opening Convocation: Duke Law and Higher Education
Room 3041, Duke Law School
Join Dean David F. Levi for a panel discussion on leadership in higher education featuring Pamela Gann L’73, former dean of Duke Law School and current  president of Claremont McKenna College; Brian King L’88, chancellor of Los Rio Community College District; Rodney Smolla L’78, president of Furman University; and Michael Sorrell L’94, president of the historically-black Paul Quinn College. Salute our graduates who have served in the military and this year’s Law Alumni Association Award winners

6:30-9:30 – Reunion’ 13 Kick-Off Celebration
Star Commons, Duke Law SchoolReunion 2006 Open House
Kick off your reunion weekend fun with an evening that includes plenty of good food and drinks, plus time to reconnect with your classmates and with Duke Law School.

6:30-9:30 – Duke Law Gear Sale and Silent Auction to Benefit PILF
Star Commons, Duke Law School
While at the Kick-Off Celebration, take time to visit the Gear Sale and Silent Auction to benefit the Public Interest Law Foundation, which provides summer fellowships to students who wish to work in public interest positions.

 

Saturday, April 13

7:30-9:00 – Pine Cone Pacer 5K Run/Walk
(in conjunction with Duke University Reunion Weekend)
Duke Forest Gate 12, located just off of NC-751

Get some exercise, and help support Duke Forest trail maintenance projects, public outreach activities, and student internships.
Pre-register here.

8:30-2:00 – Reunion ’13 Registration
Fishman Loggia, 3rd Floor, Duke Law School

8:30-11:00 – Continental Breakfast
Fishman Loggia, 3rd Floor, Duke Law School
All are welcome to enjoy this breakfast buffet. Alumni and students affiliated with the following groups are invited to enjoy their breakfast in a private room from 8:30-9:30:
- African American Alumni
- Duke Law Journal Alumni - Join current DLJ editors at a breakfast reception honoring the history and tradition of the Journal, and planning for its future.
- International Alumni

9:30-10:30 – Back to School: Criminal Law Class with Professors Beale and Coleman
Room 3041, Duke Law SchoolEducation Sessions
Join Sara Beale, Charles L. B. Lowndes Professor of Law, and James Coleman, John S. Bradway Professor of the Practice of Law, for a mock class on compelling topics in criminal law.  A fun, interactive dialogue without the final exam!

10:00-2:00 – Oral History Project
Room 3171, Duke Law School
Lend your voice (and visage) to our growing archive of oral histories. The Duke Law Oral History Project chronicles the Law School’s history through video interviews with the students and faculty who have lived it. Whether you share a memory of your favorite professor or most dreaded class, an embarrassing moment or a life-changing experience, we hope you will commit your memories to our permanent record! Videos are posted to the Duke Law Oral History project website.

10:00-2:00 – You’re in the Picture: The Goodson Law Library Photo Tagging Event
J. Michael Goodson Law Library Entrance, Duke Law School
View photographs from the Law School’s archives, and help identify old classmates and friends.

10:45-11:15 – A Conversation with Dean David F. Levi
Room 3041, Duke Law School
Dean Levi will discuss his vision for the Law School and answer alumni questions during this informal session.

11:30-12:30 – Perspectives on Presidential Power
Room 3041, Duke Law School
Enjoy a panel discussion with the Hon. Kenneth W. Starr L’73; Christopher H. Schroeder, Charles S. Murphy Professor of Law and Public Policy Studies; and Neil S. Siegel, Professor of Law and Political Science.

12:30-2:00 – Alumni Family Picnic & BBQEducation Sessions
Marcy’s Garden, Duke Law School
Join us for a traditional southern barbecue and an afternoon of family fun.

12:30-2:00 – Class of 1963 & Half-Century Club Lunch
Cochran Loft, 3rd Floor Mezzanine, Duke Law School
The Class of 1963 and the Half-Century Club gather for a private lunch.

12:50-2:00 – Golf at the Washington Duke Inn
Duke Golf Course, West Campus
The Law School has reserved a limited number of tee times specifically for our alumni between 12:50 and 2:00 pm. Contact the Duke University Golf Club directly to secure your play time or to request other golfing opportunities. Call (919) 681-2288.

1:00-2:00 – Legal Research at Your Fingertips: The Latest Mobile Apps and Websites
The Digital Initiatives Lab, J. Michael Goodson Law Library, Duke Law School
Explore legal research in today’s world with reference librarians from 1:00-1:30 or 1:30-2:00.

2:00-3:30 – Commemorating 50 Years of Black Students at Duke
(in conjunction with Duke University Reunion Weekend)
Page Auditorium, Just off the Chapel Quad
Join the university community in recognizing our first student pioneers and reflecting on the meaning of this occasion for Duke. The keynote speaker will be Duke alumnus U.S. Senator William "Mo" Cowan '91 (D-Mass). The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets are free when picked up in person at the Duke Box Office in the Bryan Center. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.

2:00-4:00 – Wine Tasting
Burdman Lounge, Room 3000, Duke Law School
Taste and learn with one of our resident wine enthusiasts, Richard L. Schmalbeck, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Professor of Law.

2:00-4:00 – Lawn Games
Marcy’s Garden, Duke Law School
Team up with your classmates to take on another reunion-year class!

2:00-4:00 – Nasher Museum of Art Tours
(in conjunction with Duke University Reunion Weekend)
Enjoy free admission to exhibits including Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey and Light Sensitive: Photographic Works from North Carolina Collections.

2:15-3:30 – Lemur Center Tours
Science Drive Entrance of Duke Law School
See the world-renowned lemurs of Madagascar at the Duke Lemur Center. Bus departs the Law School from Science Drive at 2:15 pm, and tour begins promptly at 2:30 pm.

4:00 – Duke Football Spring Game
Wallace Wade Stadium
Under the direction of sixth-year head coach David Cutcliffe, the Blue Devils return 46 letterman and 16 starters from last year’s Duke squad that went 6-7 and made the program’s first bowl game appearance since 1994.

5:30-6:30 – Barrister Donor Society & Heritage Society Reception
(invitation only)
Washington Duke Inn
Join Dean David F. Levi and President Richard H. Brodhead at this invitation-only event honoring members of the Barrister Donor Society and the Heritage Society.Class Dinners

6:00-9:30 – General Reception & Class Dinners
Washington Duke Inn
Your class dinner provides the opportunity to catch up with classmates and relax in a private dining room.

6:00-10:00 – Children’s Dinner
Washington Duke Inn
While parents gather with classmates, children ages 2 to 12 are invited to a supervised dinner and child care with kid-friendly entertainment. Dress comfortably and come ready to have fun!

9:30-1:00 – Post-Reception
Bull Durham Bar, Washington Duke Inn
When class dinners are over, the reminiscing doesn’t have to stop. Gather at the Washington Duke Inn with other Law classes. Cash bar.

9:30-1:00 – Reunions Gala
(in conjunction with Duke University Reunion Weekend)
Gala Tent, West Campus

Want to keep the party going? Join thousands of other Duke University alumni celebrating their reunion for dessert, drinks, and dancing following your class dinner. Enjoy a variety of live entertainment featuring different musical groups and styles.

 

Sunday, April 14

10:00-12:00 – Farewell Brunch
Star Commons, Duke Law School
Cap off the weekend with a hearty meal and fond farewells.