Alumni Weekend 2025 Schedule

• Alumni Weekend check-in and registration is open for William & Mary Law School alumni and guests.

• Alumni and guests are invited to explore the library, as well as exhibitions in the lobby and Nicholas J. St. George Rare Book Room, and the George Wythe Boswell-Caracci Room featuring a recreation of Wythe’s library. This is a family-friendly event.

• Visit the Wolf Law Library’s lobby to see a pop-up exhibit about the Oral Histories Project and learn more about some of our alumni and how their experience at the Law School created a lasting impact. This is a family-friendly event.

• Members of William & Mary Law School’s Class of 1975 are invited to celebrate their 50th reunion with Dean A. Benjamin Spencer, as the Law School toasts your reunion milestone and awards your legacy medallions.

• Receive two hours of ethics credit in this CLE class, taught by fellow William & Mary alumni. Stay tuned for further information and details.

• Current and former Mary Siegrist Hinz Leadership Fellows are invited to join Dean Spencer, special guests, and members of the selection committee in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the program, as well as honoring the memory and legacy of Mary Siegrist Hinz ’85. Remarks will begin at 4:15 p.m.

• Come back to where it all started and reconnect with your classmates as we kick off Alumni Weekend with a reception at the Law School. Dean Spencer will share a welcoming message at 6 p.m., and heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served. This is a family-friendly event.

  Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children.

• Alumni Weekend check-in and registration is open for William & Mary Law School alumni and guests. Complimentary coffee and tea will be available.

• Alumni and guests are invited to explore the library, as well as exhibitions in the lobby and Nicholas J. St. George Rare Book Room, and the George Wythe Boswell-Caracci Room featuring a recreation of Wythe’s library. This is a family-friendly event.

• Visit the Wolf Law Library’s lobby to see a pop-up exhibit about the Oral Histories Project and learn more about some of our alumni and how their experience at the Law School created a lasting impact. This is a family-friendly event.

Colonial Williamsburg, and W&M Historic Campus  |  Cost: Free

• Join William & Mary Law Professor and legal historian Tom McSweeney ’02 as he takes you on a popular walking tour about Law School history from the 18th century to today. The tour will begin and end at William & Mary Law School and take you into parts of Colonial Williamsburg and the Historic Campus at William & Mary. This is a family-friendly event.

• Join William & Mary Law School alum and 40th Reunion Committee Member, Beth Ebner, J.D. ’85 and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), for some gentle stretching and movement as you start your Alumni Weekend Saturday. This chair yoga is accessible for all ages and levels. This is a family-friendly event.

• In appreciation for their support and dedication, William & Mary Law School Reunion Committee and Dean’s Council members are invited to a toast in their honor with Dean A. Benjamin Spencer. In addition, from 11:45-12:15, guests will receive an exclusive State of the Law School address and Q&A with Dean Spencer. Brunch cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

• Join your classmates in gathering back at the Law School to reconnect, reminisce, and explore!

  Meet with current students at the Student Organization Fair, participate in classroom sessions with students and faculty, take photos at our photobooth, play yard games in the front lawn, and enjoy catching up with classmates while roaming the halls.

  Law School favorite food truck, Don Chido, will be onsite, and complimentary snacks, coffee, and tea will be available in the Lobby.

  This is a family-friendly event.

• Reconnect with our vibrant student community at the Student Organization Fair during the Law School Alumni Weekend Open House. Current student organizations will be set up in the library to share updates on their work, highlight recent initiatives and the evolving impact of these organizations, and engage with our returning alumni. This is a family-friendly event.

• Experience the future of justice at the McGlothlin Courtroom, hosted by the Center for Legal & Court Technology. Step inside the world’s most technologically advanced courtroom to see a live demonstration of cutting-edge courtroom technology in action, ask questions, and explore how innovation is transforming the legal process. This is a family-friendly event.

1:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Puller Veterans Clinic Information Session with Mike Dick | W&M Law School - Penny Commons. The Hixon Center  |  Cost: Free

• Learn more about how William & Mary Law School faculty and students embody the citizen lawyer ethos through their work in the Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic. Professor Mike Dick and clinic students will be available to share more about how they engage directly with our community and ensure former military service members have access to their disability benefits. This is a family-friendly event.

• Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring current law students, hosted by Brian Wall, J.D. ’11, associate dean for student affairs & academic support. Hear firsthand insights about student life, academic experiences, and the future of the legal profession. Alumni will also have the opportunity to ask their own questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the next generation of legal talent at William & Mary Law School. This is a family-friendly event.

• Explore the future of legal research in this interactive AI & the Law demo session, hosted by Laura Killinger, director of the Legal Practice Program and clinical professor of legal writing. Discover how tools like ChatGPT and other AI technologies can enhance your legal analysis, streamline research, and support deeper scholarly work, plus William & Mary Law School is preparing students to enter the workforce with knowledge on ethically utilizing these platforms.

• Join Rachel Drazdowski, J.D., executive director of gift planning, as she shares about the various options for making a planned gift, ranging from the more straightforward bequest through a will or trust to more complex arrangements like charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. Bring your questions and learn how you can leave a lasting legacy at William & Mary Law School.

• Members of the Class of 2020 are invited to join us for a special photobooth session where you and your classmates can don Law School regalia to take some belated “graduation” pictures. Special Class of 2020 swag will also be available for those who attend.

• Members of the Law School classes of 0s and 5s, join your classmates, W&M Law School faculty and staff, as we celebrate your reunion milestones together. 

  The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Come dressed in your green and gold or business casual attire.

  The Reunion Class Dinner will be held at the Williamsburg Lodge (310 S England Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185).

  Parking: Limited parking is available for dinner guests at the Williamsburg Lodge parking lot. Guests are invited to park at the Law School and enjoy a free shuttle to and from the dinner, starting at 6:15 p.m., with the last shuttle returning by 10 p.m.

  Tickets are $85.

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  When registering for the dinner, please select which meal you'd like for dinner. All meals will be served with a baby green salad and dessert. Please share any dietary allergies/restrictions on the personal information page.

  Meal Options:

  • The Williamsburg Lodge Signature Crabcakes
  • Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Crusted Chicken
  • Chef Selected Vegetarian Entree