You are cordially invited to attend
The University of Akron School of Law Alumni Association
2013 Annual Awards and Class Reunion Dinner
Friday, May 17, 2013
The University of Akron
Student Union Ballroom
303 Carroll Street
(Valet parking provided)
| 5:30 p.m. |
Reception |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
| 7:45 p.m. |
Awards Program
Recognition of Reunion Classes
and Chapter Representatives |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Entertainment |
Accommodations
Arrangements have been made for a block of sleeping rooms at a special rate at the Doubletree in Fairlawn (3150 W. Market Street, Akron). To receive the special rate of $99 per night (single or double): (1) room reservations must be made by May 1, 2013, and (2) you must mention that the reservation is made under the block of rooms reserved for The University of Akron School of Law. Each individual will call their reservation in directly to reservations, 330-869-9000.
Thank you to our Sponsors...
(as of March 8, 2013)
John E. (’79) and Margaret Andreeff (’92) Matejkovic
COL Dale N. Woodling (U.S. Army Ret. (’78))
LAA Board of Directors
Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd.
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
For sponsorship information, contact Sue Staats at staats@uakron.edu or 330-972-7246.
Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients
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Joseph M. Gingo (’71)
Chairman, President and CEO
of A. Schulman |
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Kevin C. Krull (’77)
Vice President of Business Operations and
General Counsel of International Data Group |
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The Hon.Elinore Marsh Stormer (’82)
Judge, Summit County Probate Court |
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William T. Whitaker (’72)
William T. Whitaker Co., L.P.A. |
John R. Quine Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member: Robert C. Kahrl, Distinguished Practitioner-in-Residence
Faculty Scholarly Publication Award: Elizabeth A. Reilly (’78), Interim Dean and C. Blake McDowell, Jr. Professor of Law
When Law and Conscience Collide: The Draft Nonregistration Case of United States vs. Mark Arden Schumaker” in “Justice and Legal Change on the Shores of Lake Erie: A History of the Northern District of Ohio” (Paul Finkelman & Roberta Sue Alexander, eds. 2012)
Faculty Practical Publication Award: Tracy A. Thomas, Aileen McMurray Trussler Professor of Law
“The War on Women,” in “Women and the Law” (West 2012).
Faculty Blog Award: Wilson R. Huhn, C. Blake McDowell, Jr. Professor of Law
April 5, 2012. “Suppressed 2006 Zelikow Memo Against Torture Released” (http://akronlawcafe.com/2012/04/05/suppressed-2006-zelikow-memo-against-torture-released)
Faculty Book Award: Wilson R. Huhn, C. Blake McDowell, Jr. Professor of Law
“ObamaCare: (The Protection and Affordable Care Act): Is It Necessary, What Will It Accomplish, Is It Constitutional,” (Carolina Academic Press 2012), published in Kindle format
Alumni Scholarly Publication Award: Jeffrey L. Gower (’02)
“H1-B Visas,” in Debates on U.S. Immigration (October 2012)
Alumni Practical Publication Award: Robert L. Kinder (’03)
“Securing Insurance Coverage for Patent Infringement Lawsuits under CGL Insurance Policies Could Save Millions,” Intellectual Property Today (March 2012)
Celebration of Reunion Classes and Class Representatives
| Class of 2012 |
Class of 2008 |
Class of 2003 |
| Class of 1998 |
Class of 1993 |
Class of 1988 |
| Class of 1983 |
Class of 1978 |
Class of 1973 |
| Class of 1968 and before |
Spring Alumni Reunion Weekend Programming (free unless otherwise noted)
Register Online
Friday, May 17 - CLE Programming (2.5 hours of CLE)
9 a.m. - noon at the School of Law: Ethics - 1.0 hour; Professionalism - 1.0 hour; Substance Abuse - 0.5 hour
Friday, May 17 - Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Dinner
5:30 p.m. at the UA Student Union: $30 per person; $200 per table of eight
Sunday, May 19 - Akron Law Commencement Ceremony
2 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Thursday, April 25 - Retirement Celebration for Professors Richard L. Aynes,
J. Dean Carro, Margery M. Koosed and Paul Richert
4 - 6 p.m. at the School of Law Atrium
Friday, June 14 - Alumni Golf Outing
8 a.m. at Firestone Country Club - South Course
$325 per person (price includes continental breakfast, greens fee, cart, locker and lunch)
New! An online silent auction will be launched at this year’s dinner and will culminate on June 14 at a reception following the alumni golf outing. Bids may be placed online through a website or mobile application. The auction items will be available for viewing at the Alumni Dinner and at the June 14 reception. Proceeds will benefit the Akron Law Dean’s Club.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Levels
Gold Sponsor: $2,500
- Lead recognition in the Akron Law Alumni Awards & Class Reunion Dinner invitation;
- Back Cover advertisement (outside or inside) the program;
- Sixteen tickets (two tables) to the dinner;
- Recognition in all related publicity.
Silver Sponsor: $1,000 - $2,000
- Recognition in the Akron Law Alumni Awards & Class Reunion Dinner invitation;
- Full-page advertisement in the program;
- Eight tickets (one table) to the dinner;
- Recognition in all related publicity.
Bronze Sponsor: $250 - $750
- Recognition for the purchased sponsorship in the program;
- Four tickets to the dinner;
- Recognition in all related publicity.
Table Sponsor: $200/table
- Recognition for the purchased sponsorship in the program; and
- Eight tickets to the dinner.
Akron Law Alumni Awards & Class Reunion Dinner Sponsorship Opportunities:
| Sponsorship |
Amount |
Level |
| Invitations |
$2,500 |
Gold |
| Postage |
$2,500 |
Gold |
| Decorations/Centerpieces |
$2,000 |
Silver |
| Souvenirs (i.e., reunion booklet, table favors) |
$1,500 |
Silver |
| Valet Parking |
$1,500 |
Silver |
| Welcome Reception |
$750 |
Bronze |
| Photography |
$500 |
Bronze |
| Pre-Dinner Entertainment |
$450 |
Bronze |
| Table of Eight |
$400 |
Table |
| General Donation |
Any |
Any |
Akron Law Alumni Awards & Class Reuinion Dinner Advertising Opportunities:
| Sponsorship |
Amount |
| Inside Front Cover |
$250 |
| Back Cover (inside or outside) |
$250 |
| Full Page |
$100 |
| Half Page |
$75 |
| Quarter Page |
$50 |
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Lia Evans (’12) (liaevans@uakron.edu or 330.972.5298).
