Why I Give: Jodi Peterson (’02)
Miss Criss is the reason I give. Every day she would open her heart to every student who walked through her office door. She imparted the beauty of manners, taught lessons of grace under pressure,...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Christopher Cali (’09)
Why do I give to The John Marshall Law School? I don’t see it as giving to JMLS; I see it as giving back. JMLS has been a partner in my career since the day I graduated. The support I have received...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Raymond D. Rushing (’15)
Although my story is similar to many others who have preceded me, in all respects, I represent the American Dream. In few other countries could a poor, brown-skinned kid grow up to become an attorney....
View ArticleWhy I Give: Evan Schanerberger (’15)
My reason for giving is simple: John Marshall gave me everything I needed to be a great lawyer. I was able to quickly adapt to the legal world, in part, because professors like Rogelio Lasso and Mark...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Nivita Beri (’99)
I give because The John Marshall Law School provided me with a solid foundation that impacted who I am today—a Partner in Fishman Stewart PLLC’s Trademark Practice, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. I...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Chris Jeckel (’12)
I give to John Marshall because of professors like Susan Brody. It’s been 10 years since the first time I entered the halls of The John Marshall Law School. While I cherish all of my professors and the...
View ArticleWhy We Give: Gerry & Kathy Ring (’86)
We give because The John Marshall Law School enhanced our lives beyond imagination. Much of what we have we owe to meeting and being educated at John Marshall. We met during our first year in law...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Chad Richman (’06)
I give to John Marshall for three reasons: I give so future generations have the opportunity to succeed in law. I give to enhance the law and enrich our Chicago legal community. I give in thanks and...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Ryan Coward (’07)
I give because John Marshall prepared me to practice law on day one after I graduated. That was 11 years ago, when law schools were just starting to focus on developing lawyers who were practice-ready...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Chris Clancy (‘97)
I give because John Marshall alumni provided me with the opportunity to gain valuable judicial externship experience during my second year in law school. I give because the Patent Law Clinic showed me...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Marshall Dickler (’69)
John Marshall prepared me to be a lawyer. It gave me skills that I needed to be successful in any business and particularly as a counselor, lawyer, litigator, and business person. It prepared me for a...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Harley Diamond (’86)
Professor Ann Lousin is the reason I give. She was not only a wonderful teacher but also an amazing human being and a dear friend. She is a testament to the quality education provided at John Marshall....
View ArticleWhy I Give: J. Oluchi Ifebi (’17)
I give because of the opportunities and experiences UIC John Marshall provides students that help them develop and grow professionally and personally. UIC John Marshall is an institution that welcomes...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Susan Han (’06)
I give, because I want to help the next generation of students at UIC John Marshall Law School. I am thankful that I was offered several merit-based scholarships. I know that the Law School offers both...
View ArticleWhy I Give: William Black (’80)
I give to the UIC John Marshall Annual Fund, and will continue to do so at an increasing level, because John Marshall benefitted me far more than I will ever be able to give back. I received an...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Jordan Peters (’72)
I have been involved with the Law School for more than 50 years—first as an evening student entering in the summer of 1969, then later as a day student, an alum, a member of the adjunct faculty, a...
View ArticleWhy I Give: Hon. Anne Scott (’74)
Back in 1973 I found myself in Dean Lee’s infamous Illinois Constitutional Law class. Like all of my classmates, I did my best to remain invisible. Then one day it happened… As usual, I had no idea...
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