Alumni
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Alumna Named Bristow Fellow
Mariette Peltier ’20 To Help With Appeals in Solicitor General’s Office
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Building a Strong Foundation
At 80, Law School Foundation President Emeritus David Ibbeken ’71 Remains Dedicated to Graduates
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The Odds Were Stacked Against Them
John Gleeson ’80 on First Step Act, Second Looks and Restoring Judicial Discretion
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Upcoming Alumni Events
Alumni are invited to reconnect in Charlottesville during May 13-15, 2022. More
Alumni in the News
Fast Facts
Alumni
alumni in all 50 states, D.C. and more than 60 foreign countries
Endowment
million
Giving Rate
of alumni gave to the 2020-21 Annual Giving Campaign
Young Alumni
of the Class of 2019 made a pledge to UVA Law
The UVA Law Network
From Boston to San Francisco, alumni offer career and networking advice.
Ruthie Ma Swilling '03
Boston
"It was during my 4th year working for a Big Law firm in Boston that I decided to assess ‘Where is this ladder heading?’ and made the choice to switch to an in-house position."
Lisa M. Friel '83
New York City
"UVA Law is unique in fostering an environment of teamwork and trust, both of which are so important to be successful in today’s world."
Adrienne Penta '03
Boston
"There are more UVA lawyers than you might suspect in Boston, and we will all find time to speak with a Virginia Law student interested in working here."
James A. Pardo '79
Atlanta
"Do your homework and think through what you are looking for beyond a paycheck."
Roscoe Jones '03
Washington, D.C.
"Washington is a town built on relationships. So keep in touch with the contacts you make there and find a mentor in the city- you never know when that one contact will open up a door for you to walk through."
William M. Bosch '92
Washington, D.C.
"The Virginia lawyer graduates with an understanding that it is possible to be a gladiator without losing touch with humanity. In fact, it is essential to a long and successful career - especially as a trial lawyer and litigator."
Susan L. Fox '91
Washington, D.C.
"Don’t let inertia keep you in a job that isn’t leading you in the right direction. Be open to nontraditional jobs and work in government and policy fields to expand your horizons."
Todd C. Jacobs '89
Chicago
"Many cases we handle do not have straightforward answers, and new subject matters arise daily. It’s within these gray areas that I appreciate how UVA Law teaches students to think through complex questions."
Douglas Bouton '10
Chicago
"I think the people are what make UVA Law so special, enjoyable and distinguishable from other law school experiences."
Kurt L. Davis Jr. '09
Houston
"Employers know UVA Law in Houston, in the U.S. and beyond the borders of the U.S. "
Contact
Law School Foundation
alumni@law.virginia.edu / (434) 924-3466
Alumni Relations (Reunions and Events)
alumnievents@law.virginia.edu / (434) 924-3588 / Fax: (434) 924-1462
