Georgetown Law Impact Report Spring 2019

Dear Alumni and Friends,

This has been a remarkable year for Georgetown Law. We continue to lead the nation with our experiential learning opportunities, and we have pioneered new programs that embody our Jesuit ideals of educating and caring for the whole person. This is possible because of the generosity of our alumni community.

I am proud of the loyal support that Georgetown Law alumni provide and exceedingly grateful for what that support means for our students. Thanks to you, a Georgetown Law education is financially accessible to students who otherwise could not have dreamed of studying here; students like Mariame Dangnokho who shares her story below. Because of you, students experience a forward-thinking curriculum with course options like “Coding for Lawyers” that will prepare them for a legal world that looks drastically different from the one I graduated into. Through your generosity, our 17 unrivaled clinics provide real-world training that is invaluable for developing lawyers.

Please enjoy this digital report, which highlights just a fraction of the effect your giving has had on our community.

As an institution, we owe many of our successes to you. So, on behalf of everyone here at the Law Center, thank you for your commitment, your generosity, and your support.

William M. Treanor
Dean and Executive Vice President
Paul Regis Dean Leadership Chair

Points of Pride

Georgetown Law Hosts Oral Arguments of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

Appellate Courts Immersion Clinic: Honing Skills, Helping Clients

Georgetown Law Students, Faculty, Alumni Assist Migrants Seeking Asylum in U.S.

With Gratitude

I knew I wanted to attend Georgetown Law. I knew that it was one of the best law schools in the country. And I knew that with my financial situation it was going to be exceedingly difficult for me to manage on my own.

What I didn’t know was that I would discover an extended family at the Law Center. That the quality of the legal education at this school is surpassed only by the generosity and compassion of its alumni. And I didn’t know the extent to which financial aid would open the door for me to become a Hoya.

When I started this year, I participated in RISE, a new program dedicated to ensuring 1L students receive the mentoring and resources we need to reach our full potential. Having that instant support system put my first year jitters to rest and gave me the drive to explore and embrace all that law school has to offer. I have joined student groups, attended practice area lunches, and even attended a talk with a Supreme Court Justice! This summer I will be working with the legal department of a Fortune 500 company—an experience that I am thrilled to learn from.

Thank you alumni! Thank you for the opportunity that you have given me. Thank you for the doors that your support continues to open. Thank you for caring about the students who follow in your footsteps. I am committed to making the most of my time at Georgetown Law and when I join you as an alumna, I am committed to following your generous example.

Mariame Dangnokho (L’21)

Why I Give…

Supporting Georgetown Law is an important part of the lives of many of our donors. Here is what three Hoyas have to say about the importance of philanthropy.

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  • Why I Give…

    “I give back to Georgetown Law Center because it’s a tangible way to express my gratitude for the significant impact the Law Center has had on my personal and professional life. I’m grateful for the amazing legal education I received at Georgetown and for the many doors my law degree has opened for me. On a personal level, I met so many terrific people at Georgetown Law, many of whom remain some of my closest friends. I also met my husband, so having the Georgetown Law connection between us is very special! I hope that by giving back, I can help to ensure that Georgetown continues to offer a cutting-edge and relevant legal education to the next generation of future lawyers. Hoya Saxa!”

Ada Fernandez Johnson (L’98)

  • Why I Give…

    “My education at Georgetown Law has provided me with so many wonderful opportunities, not only in my career, but throughout my time in D.C. I choose to contribute to the Annual Fund to show my appreciation and to ensure that future students have access to similar opportunities.”

Julia Richardson (L’07)

  • Why I Give…

    “I chose Georgetown Law in part because of its commitment to giving back and supporting the community. I contribute to Georgetown Law today as one of the small ways I can give back and hopefully open doors to an excellent legal education for those who come after me.”

Matt Evola (L’17)

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