Read Benchmark OnlineJon Cooper parlayed his legal education into success at the highest level of professional sports. Community activists Iqra Khalid and Ruby Sahota got themselves elected to Canada’s Parliament. Russell Kavalhuna’s love of flying landed him as executive director of WMU’s College of Aviation. Natalie Alane and Mary Chartier represent their clients with uncommon zeal. Student Robert St. Cin fights Flint’s water crisis, while recent graduate Alicia Prygoski protects animals from abuse. Gayle Kemp protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, while entrepreneur and public interest lawyer Jacqualine Lombardo helps needy children and families stay warm during cold winters. Christine Welton faced down cancer to attend law school and excel in her own law practice. Professors Gary Bauer, Marla Mitchell-Cichon, and David Tarrien won prestigious awards, while recent graduate Elizabeth Devolder was named a Law Student of the Year by a national magazine.
These and the others highlighted in this issue define the quintessential WMU-Cooley lawyer. Involved. Competent. Capable. Caring. Driven. Successful. Passionate.
Sincerely,
James D. Robb
Associate Dean of External Affairs and Senior Counsel
Your support is key to our mission of providing a high quality legal education to all who desire it. Every gift makes a difference. Increased donor participation year after year is especially important because it demonstrates to prospective students, employers and donors that those people who are closest to the School value Cooley's contribution to their lives, trust in its leadership, and believe in its future.
Philanthropy, so distinctly American, improves the human condition. Philanthropic support of education benefits everyone immeasurably.
We are especially proud of our diverse national and international student body where students, through fair and objective admission policies, have the opportunity to learn the law. Tomorrow's leaders learn from today’s leaders, and it is vitally important to support the education of our next generation of leaders.Cooley is a young law school, and participation is key to building a tradition of philanthropy.
Each year many alumni and friends express their loyalty toward and interest in the people and programs of Thomas M. Cooley Law School. The financial contributions of graduates and friends of Cooley support the next generation of attorneys, judges, elected officials, public interest law providers, corporate leaders and entrepreneurs and enhances the legal profession as a whole.Private support of a private institution like Cooley is more than a tradition – it is critical to increasing the stature of our school. Providing for the future requires greater resources than tuition alone can or should be expected to provide. The support by graduates and others for the common good is one of the most vital principles of our society and our legal community.
Membership in Partners and Friends is the beginning of a special relationship between your company and Cooley. If your firm or organization is interested in making a donation or pledge, please contact the Office of Development. Match a Personal Donation: If your company has a matching gift program, your gift provides even more benefit to Cooley.
Membership in Partners and Friends is the beginning of a special relationship between your company and Cooley. If your firm or organization is interested in making a donation or pledge, please contact the Office of Development. Match a Personal Donation: If your company has a matching gift program, your gift provides even more benefit to Cooley.
The Carpe Diem Society is designed to honor those who "seize the moment" in planning for Cooley’s bright future through a planned gift such as a bequest, trust, or life insurance policy.
"Greatness from Within" encourages Cooley employees to be financial supporters and advocates for the law school. Its primary focus is to enhance the academic mission of the school through generous financial donations.
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Gift Giving Form (pdf)Tom Garikes
Director of Major, Corporate and Foundation Giving
(517) 371-5140 ext. 2830
garikest@cooley.edu
Pamela Heos
Director of Alumni & Donor Relations
(517) 371-5140 ext. 2014
heosp@cooley.edu
