2008 College of Law Graduation

The College of Law’s 2008 Convocation was held on Saturday, May 17th, 2008, at the University of Arizona, Centennial Hall, Tucson, Arizona. 

CEREMONY
ProcessionalGo For Baroque

National AnthemRobert E. Wentzel

Welcome (To watch the Entire 2008 Convocation click this link)
 Toni M. Massaro, Dean, Regents’ Professor, and Milton O. Riepe Chair in Constitutional Law

WelcomeKeri L. Silvyn, President, Law College Association

Student Speakers  Gregory D. Gills, Jr., Anna R. Wright

Presentation of Class GiftElizabeth Ruth Hennessey Hebener

Introduction of Convocation Speaker Dean Toni M. Massaro

Convocation Address Dan B. Dobbs, Regents’ and Rosenstiel Distinguished Professor of Law

Conferral of Alumni AwardsDean Toni M. Massaro

“Aire” by Andres Perches LemonsAndres Perches Lemons

Conferral of Degrees Dean Toni M. Massaro
Kay Kavanagh, Associate Dean and August G. Eckhardt Faculty Leader
David A. Gantz, Samuel M. Fegtly Professor of Law
Robert A. Williams, Jr., E. Thomas Sullivan Professor of Law
Terry Holpert, Assistant Dean
Dr. Willie M. Jordan-Curtis, Assistant Dean

Music donated by Brad Holland, Esq., 1997 Alumnus

2008 AWARDS

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Floyd P. Bienstock, Esq., Class of 1980

Lawrence M. Hecker, Esq., Class of 1972

John C. Lacy, Esq., Class of 1967

Luis A. Ochoa, Esq., Class of 1986

Keri Lazarus Silvyn, Esq., Class of 1997

DISTINGUISHED HONORARY ALUMNUS
E. Thomas Sullivan
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
University of Minnesota