Reunion Program
Thursday, June 7
Reunion Registration
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Foyer, Myron Taylor Hall
Reunion Welcome Reception Honoring the Class of 1962 – 50th Class Reunion & The Half-Century Club
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Atrium, Myron Taylor Hall
Kick-off Reunion Weekend and enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres with alumni, friends, and faculty. All alumni, guests and family members are welcome!
Friday, June 8
Lab of Ornithology Bird Walk
7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Guided bird walk departing from Morgens Observatory. The 7 a.m. bird walk is followed by continental breakfast. For more information, please call the Lab of Ornithology at 607.254.2473.
Reunion Registration and Official Start of the Scavenger Hunt
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Foyer, Myron Taylor Hall
CLE program -- "Effective Strategies for Conducting Online Legal Research Using Free and Low Cost Sources"
9 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
Room G85, Myron Taylor Hall
Join us for a thorough review of the most reputable and reliable online sources of the law, while learning the necessary skills to use them effectively. Resources covered will include search engines, portals, government sites, international and foreign sites, Cornell's own Legal Information Institute, and selections from Web 2.0. Presented by Amy Emerson, Head of Law Library Access Services and Foreign & International Law Specialist.
Attendees will receive 2.0 N.Y CLE credits in the area of Skills. (Attorneys who practice outside New York may be eligible for reciprocal CLE credit.)
Dawson Rare Book Room Open House
10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Dawson Rare Book Room, Myron Taylor Hall Library
Meet Femi Cadmus, our new Edward Cornell Law Librarian and Associate Dean for Library Services. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Dawson Rare Book Room one last time before major law school renovations begin. Discover the many treasures of the Cornell Law Library Rare Book Room with Thomas Mills, Assistant Director for Collections & Rare Books Curator. One of the highlights will be the Donovan-Nuremberg Trial Collection: an enlightening video showcasing this special collection and its many users, Donovan's annotated transcripts of the war crime trials, and a fascinating psychological profile of Hitler.
Law School Open House
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Gould Reading Room, Myron Taylor Hall
Join us for an Open House and visit with faculty while also learning about key areas of strength in the Law School community.
The Cornell Law Alumni and Faculty Lunch
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Purcell Courtyard, Myron Taylor Hall
Enjoy a casual lunch with classmates and Law School faculty members in a relaxed setting.
CLE Program "Ethical Issues in Securities Litigation"
1:30 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
G85, Myron Taylor Hall
Join our moderator and panelists as they discuss ethical issues that arise in securities litigation from three unique perspectives; that of the Defendant, Plaintiff, and Govenment.
Moderated by Robert A. DuPuy JD '73, Partner, Foley and Lardner and Adjunct Professor (spring 2012), Cornell Law School. Panelists: Lynda Jacobs Grant, JD ’82, The Grant Law Firm, PLLC (Plaintiff’s perspective), C. Evan Stewart, BA ’74, JD ’77, Partner, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP (Defendant’s perspective), Barry Rashkover, JD ’86, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP (Government’s perspective).
Attendees will receive 2 NY CLE credits in the area of Ethics. (Attorneys who practice outside New York may be eligible for reciprocal CLE credit.)
Reunion Class Cocktail Receptions and Dinners
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy a festive evening in the company of your fellow classmates and faculty guests, and have your Reunion 2012 class photo taken.
Class Location
'52 Statler Hotel
'57 Statler Hotel
'62 The home of Jon Minikes
'67 The Heights Café and Grill
'72 Statler Hotel
'77 A.D. White House
'82 Madeline's
'87 Simeon's on the Commons
'92 Willard Straight Hall Terrace
'97 Madeline's
'02 Boatyard Grill
'07 Stella's
Reunion Tent Parties
10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Arts Quad
Dance the night away to big band and rhythm and blues music. A Reunion 2012 button is required (no one under 21 admitted).
Saturday, June 10
Lab of Ornithology Bird Walk
7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Guided bird walk departing from Morgens Observatory. The 7 a.m. bird walk is followed by continental breakfast. For more information, please call the Lab of Ornithology at 607.254.2473.
Reunion Run
7:30 a.m.
Departs from Barton Hall
Please refer to the university reunion website at alumni.cornell.edu/reunion for details.
Reunion Registration
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Foyer, Myron Taylor Hall
Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
The Purcell Courtyard, Myron Taylor Hall
Join your classmates to celebrate the success of reunion weekend. Enjoy a delightful breakfast with the class committee members who helped to organize and plan the reunion festivities. The Dean will give his annual State of the Law School Address. Everyone is welcome.
"A Brave New World in Campaign Finance: Citizens United and its Aftermath"
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Room G85, Myron Taylor Hall
In January 2010 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Citizens United v. FEC, which has had a major impact on the campaign finance system at the federal level. The Citizens United decision helped spawn entities known as "Super PACs" which are able to accept unlimited corporate, labor union, and individual contributions to finance independent expenditures supporting and opposing federal candidates. This talk will discuss the latest developments in campaign finance law, including the rise of Super PACs and the impact they may have on who is elected President in November. Presented by Michael E. Toner, JD '92, Co-chair, Election Law Practice, Wiley Rein LLP
Reunion Barbecue Lunch and Scavenger Hunt Winners Announced
12:30 - 2 p.m.
The Purcell Courtyard, Myron Taylor Hall
Join alumni, faculty, and guests for this long-standing tradition! Enjoy an old fashion family barbecue and bring your bag of scavenger hunt finds to win fabulous prizes!
Guided Tour of The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, which was begun in the 1880s by Cornell's first president, Andrew Dickson White, has one of the finest collections of art in Upstate New York State and is recognized as one of the most important university museums in the country. In 1973, the Museum moved into its present building, designed by I. M. Pei; it is a small masterpiece, with stunning views of Cayuga Lake, the campus, and Ithaca. An extension, based on Pei's original plans for the Museum, opened in October. Enjoy a guided tour of these beautiful new spaces as well as the Museum's vast collections.
Guided Tour of Milstein Hall College of Architecture Art and Planning
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Milstein Hall, which connects to both Rand and Sibley halls, is a versatile pedagogical space for the college's top-ranked architecture program. The building's 25,000 square feet of flexible studio space opened in August, housing 16 architecture studios for the fall and spring semesters. The 250-seat state-of-the-art auditorium opened in October and functions as a central events location within the college.
Space on the tours is limited and pre-registration required. See the "Event Planning" section of the registration page of this brochure or visit www.lawschool.cornell.edu/alumni/reunion to indicate your interest.
"Reflections on Race and Law"
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
G85, Myron Taylor Hall
Join a panel of Law School faculty as they discuss issues of race and law. This event is co-sponsored with the Cornell Black Alumni Association.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Purcell Courtyard, Myron Taylor Hall
Join Stewart J. Schwab, the Allan R. Tessler Dean and Professor of Law, as he breaks ground on Phase I of the Law School renovation and expansion.
All-Class Reunion Cocktail Reception and Dinner Dance
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Purcell Courtyard, Myron Taylor Hall
Enjoy an evening of great food, drink, music and dancing with keynote speaker Thomas S. Richards, JD '72, Mayor of the City of Rochester, will deliver a talk titled "Always in Transition."
Reunion Tent Parties
10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Arts Quad
Dance the night away to big band and rhythm and blues music. A Reunion 2012 button is required (no one under 21 admitted).
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