CHAMPION STORIES
Inspiring Alumni Judges Gallery Unveiled, Encouraging Aspirants to Aim High
Honoring the Legacy of Excellence and Inspiring Future Legal Leaders
BY KEITH PIERCE
In a momentous dedication ceremony, AUWCL revealed a remarkable tribute to its distinguished alumni who have attained esteemed positions in the judiciary. The unveiling of the impressive wall of fame drew a crowd of more than 100, including 36 alumni judges and their guests, alongside current and past faculty, staff, and students.
Located outside the Pence Law Library, more than 100 individually framed photographs and over 130 names, display judges from 30 states, the District of Columbia, the US Virgin Islands, Brazil, and Uganda.
Dedicated to the late Honorable Eli Nash Jr. ’64, the gallery’s framed portraits tell a unique story of perseverance, dedication, and legal brilliance. Made possible through the contributions of Dean Roger A. Fairfax Jr. and Lisa M. Fairfax, the expansive gallery highlights the indomitable spirit and resilience of the alumni and serves as a beacon of inspiration for current and future students.
“When I raised the question of whether we, personally, as a family, would
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be willing to make a financial giſt in support of this amazing gallery, Lisa enthusiastically agreed,” Dean Fairfax said. “The most important reason Lisa and I wanted to support this endeavor is because of our 30-year friendship with Stephanie and Steve Nash, whose father, Judge Eli Nash, passed away last year. This gallery stands as a tribute to his remarkable legacy and reminds us of the transformative power of the law and the profound impact one individual can have on the legal landscape. Judge Nash’s dedication to the pursuit of justice continues to inspire and guide our collective journey towards a more equitable and just society.”
Judge Gerald Bruce Lee WCL ’76, retired US District Judge for the Eastern District of
“We thank our law school for the honor and the victory to return to WCL, the place where we took our first baby steps of learning how to read a case, identify the issues, and apply the law,” Judge Lee said. “We never dreamed that one day we would return to our law school with our families to have our photo in a place of honor in a judges gallery. We hope this gallery of the possible will inspire our law students to consider seeing themselves pursue a career on the bench. They say if you see it, you can be it.”
“We are proud of all of our alumni,” Dean Fairfax said. “This gallery is not just a celebration of past achievements but also a powerful motivation for the aspiring legal minds of tomorrow. It represents the endless possibilities that lie within the grasp of those willing to put in the effort and dedication needed to excel in the legal arena.”
The celebratory occasion marked the inauguration of a gallery that not only pays homage to the accomplished alumni but also stands as a vibrant testament to the rich legacy and promising future of AUWCL.
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Virginia, represented alumni judges with special remarks.
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