The Dean's Council

The Dean’s Council is a distinguished group of individuals who share a passion for excellence in legal education and a commitment to the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.  Dean’s Council members provide resources and guidance vital to continued evolution of legal education. 

Dean's Council Membership Includes:

   - Member-only advisory forums with the law dean to discuss
     and debate strategies for the College of Law
   - Invitation to a private members-only dinner with the law dean
    - Invitations to additional VIP opportunities throughout the year
    - Special acknowledgment in donor recognition materials

Membership requirements:

     A minimum 3-year commitment of $10,000 per year; renewable every
     three years. 

Step-up program for alumni who graduated within the last 5 years:

     $2,500 the 1st year
     $5,000 the 2nd year
     $7,500 the 3rd year
     Full 3-year commitment of $10,000 per year by the 4th year

Step-up program for alumni who graduated between 5 to 10 years ago:

     $5,000 the 1st year
     $7,500 the 2nd year
     Full 3-year commitment of $10,000 per year by the 3rd year

The Dean’s Council is vital to the success of the College of Law.  Its members are foundational partners in the philanthropic enterprise that provides the margin of excellence on our campus.  The innovative program that permits our students to spend a semester in Washington D.C. working in public interest and governmental externships and taking classes taught by our faculty depends upon private contributions.  The keynote speaker who turns a dry conference into an exciting event might stay home were we unable to fund the trip.  Students who traverse the country to seek clerkships or attend moot court competitions or other important conferences would be unable to do so without donor support.  Our post-graduate public interest fellowship program requires funding each year.

In short, the wide array of extracurricular activities that transforms the College of Law from a set of classrooms into a vibrant community of budding professionals is only possible because of the generosity of our donors.  Your contribution will also help us attract and retain the talented faculty who will lead the College of Law as it becomes an exemplar of 21st century public legal education.   

For more information about the Dean's Council, please contact the Office for Institutional Advancement at 480.965.3096.
  


Douglas J. Sylvester
Interim Dean
 

  
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