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Weekend Schedule of Events

Friday, September 7

TBD

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club

23600 McKean Road, San Jose

Saturday, September 8

10:00-11:15 a.m.

Supreme Discussions

What are the latest decisions coming from the United States Supreme Court and how are those rulings impacting the laws of the land? What does it mean for you? Join three outstanding Santa Clara Law Professors for a panel discussion focusing on recent landmark rulings that continue to dominate the landscape. Bradley Joondeph (Health Care Reform), Pratheepan (Deep) Gulasekaram (Immigration Law) and Colleen Chien (Intellectual Property Rulings) will present recent findings, moderated by Dean Donald Polden.
Bannan Hall

11:30 a.m.

Luau Luncheon

Celebrating alumni and families with special tribute to the 50 Year Reunion Class and the Ruffo Society members Lawn in front of Bergin Hall

1:15 p.m.

How to Avoid Being Victimized by Ponzi Schemes
CLE Presentation – 1.0 Legal Ethics

Hear attorney Philip L. Gregory '80 from Cotchett, Pitre, & McCarthy discuss prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of financial fraud. Recognize and combat investment opportunity "red flags" and learn about the impact of financial fraud. Cotchett attorneys were part of the legal team who met with Bernie Madoff in the North Carolina Federal Prison and who represented individual investor victims of "Boots" Del Biaggio.
Bannan Hall

1:15 p.m.

Chocolate - Food of the Gods by Howard Peters ’78

Chocolate has been a part of the New World culture for thousands of years. In this presentation, some of the history, features of its production, health aspects, and the chemistry of its active ingredient; theobroma cocoa (literally from the Greek – Food of the Gods) will be discussed. In addition, all who attend will receive samples of chocolate, and for those who stay to the “bitter” end, there will be a drawing for a free 10-pound bar of “bittersweet” chocolate.
Bannan Hall

2:15 p.m.

Santa Clara Law – Building the Future

Join Dean Donald Polden and Asst. Dean Trevin Hartwell, for light refreshments and a progress report on Santa Clara Law’s Strategic Initiatives including highlights of major activities, critical programs and initiatives that will better prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow’s workplace.
Strong Common Room, Bergin Hall

6:30 p.m.

Law Alumni Reception & Class of 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012) Reunion Dinner

Enjoy an elegant evening reminiscing with your classmates and law faculty.
St. Ignatius Lawn

Sunday, September 9

10:30 a.m.

Liturgy celebrated by Paul Goda, S.J.

Jesuit Residence Chapel, 801 Franklin Street

11:00 a.m.

Champagne Jazz Brunch

Enjoy a delicious selection of brunch favorites including made-to- order omelet or waffle with fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, apple wood smoked bacon and chicken sausage, against the backdrop of a jazz ensemble.
Nobili Hall

1:30 p.m.

Vintage Santa Clara

Join alumni John Conway '90, '93 J.D. (Brittania Arms); Steven Gaddis '73 J.D. (Pacific Cheese Co., Inc.); Joseph Naegele '10 J.D. (Poetic Cellars); Randall Reedy ‘74 J.D. (Rancho Del Rio-Reedy) and Rafael Rios J.D. '94 (Rios Wine Company) at a Santa Clara tradition featuring California wines and gourmet food. All attendees must be 21 years of age.
Limited tickets available.
Mission Gardens

Do you have questions about your reunion? Contact:

Susan Moore, B.S. ’86
(408) 551-1763
Law Alumni Office