September 2023

The Advocate

Save The Date: UDC Law Gala

At the 2023 UDC Law Gala we will award the Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Champion of Justice Award, induct the Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2023, and welcome Dean Twinette Johnson.

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

In 2022, the UDC Law Alumni Hall of Fame was established to honor alumni (living or deceased) whose exemplary careers, extraordinary service or outstanding contributions to UDC Law have significantly impacted our community and beyond.

The 2023 Hall of Fame class will be recognized at the UDC Law Gala on November 16, 2023. More information on the event will be available in the coming weeks (sign up to be among the first to hear about the gala).

The 2023 Hall of Fame class will be added to the virtual Hall of Fame which includes photos and bios of the Hall of Fame honorees and live permanently on the UDC Law website.

Nominations for the Hall of Fame are being accepted from now until September 22, 2023. Please use the form below to nominate an individual. You may nominate yourself.

Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Remembering Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC Law) David A. Clarke, School of Law community, is mourning the recent loss of civil rights icon, lawyer, professor, and former Chairman of the Board of the University of the District of Columbia, Charles J. “Tree” Ogletree, Jr.

UDC LAW ALUM HOSTS LIVE PODCAST WITH DC ATTORNEY GENERAL

Join Akeem Earle’22 for a live taping of his podcast Conversate with Akeem D. Earle featuring the District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb.

Saturday, September 9, 2023

11:00 a.m. Pre-reception for UDC Students/Alumni

12:00 p.m. Live Podcast Begins

Maya Wiley named 2023-24 Joseph L. Rauh, Jr. Chair of Civil and Human Rights

Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights was named the 2023-2024 Joseph L. Rauh, Jr. Chair of Civil and Human Rights.

Ms. Wiley will serve as the keynote speaker for DC Appleseed's Voter Representation Convening on September 30 at UDC Law. For more information visit the DC Appleseed event page and flyer linked below.

Welcoming the Classes of 2026 and 2027 and returning Firebirds

Classes of 2026 and 2027 participate in pinning ceremony

On Thursday, August 10, 2023, The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) held its annual Pinning Ceremony to welcome and celebrate the incoming class of 2026 and 2027. This year, ninety-five new firebirds, along with their family, friends, UDC faculty and staff participated in the ceremony at...

Student Bar Association President Imani Roberson welcomes new and returning Firebirds. Watch the video.

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CLASS NOTES

Check out what your fellow Firebirds have been doing lately in our monthly Class Notes.

Class Notes

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News and Notes

MEMORIALS

Anthony "Tony" Albert Fasullo '05

(July 2023)

Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.

UDC Law in the news

On August 24th, 2023, Dean Twinette Johnson appeared on C-SPAN TV to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to strike down student loan forgiveness and the importance of school affordability.

Click here to watch the Dean on C-SPAN TV