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Dean Johnson Hosts Fall Convocation

Dean Kevin R. Johnson acted as host and emcee for the 2009
UC Davis Fall Convocation on September 23 at the Mondavi Center
for the Performing Arts.  Introducing speakers including new UC Davis
Chancellor Linda Katehi, Dean Johnson remarked on the chancellor’s
impressive background, her dedication to students and to the Law
School, and the promise of the years ahead.

2009 Alumni Reunions Draw Outstanding Turnout

In one of the most well-attended reunions in the Law School’s history,
King Hall Alumni from eight different classes filled the Studio Theatre
at the Mondavi Center for the 2009 Alumni Reunions on
September 26.  About 250 alumni participated, attending the luncheon,
touring the King Hall Expansion and Renovation project construction
site, and enjoying a variety of related receptions and activities.

See photos of the reunion at the King Hall Photo Gallery.

Alumni Volunteers Urge Mabie Challenge Gifts

More than 50 King Hall alumni have volunteered to urge their class
members to give to the King Hall Expansion and Renovation project
and help meet the goals that will result in the William and Inez Mabie
Foundation committing up to an additional $500,000 to the project as
part of the Mabie Challenge.

Volunteer Profile: The Honorable M. Kathleen Butz ’81

Kathleen Butz ’81, Associate Justice of the California Courts of
Appeal, Third Appellate District, knows the value of a good mentor. 
That’s why she has volunteered to make herself available to KHOP
students and others at King Hall.

King Hall Students Excel in Negotiations Competition

The teams of Patrick Anding ’10 and Jesse Yang ’11 and Samuel
Carstensen ’12 and Anthony Bettencourt ’12 scored highest in the
King Hall Intra-School Negotiation Competition on September 20,
earning the right to represent UC Davis School of Law in the American
Bar Association Regional Negotiation Competition in November.

UC Davis School of Law Blogs Expanded

The UC Davis School of Law Blogs, a feature of the Law School
website, is now expanded to include not only the Dean’s Blog by Dean
Kevin R. Johnson and Associate Dean Vikram Amar, the Construction
Chronicles by Senior Assistant Dean for Administration Adam Talley,
but also King Hall Career News & Notes, with information for students
and alumni from the Career Services Department.  Visit the Blogs
page for the latest entries!

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