The UB Law Alumni Association, always a steadfast supporter of UB law students, has taken steps this year to ensure their support is everlasting.
Under the leadership of its 2023-24 president, Michael J. Hecker ’09, and current president Robert C. Brucato ’90, the association has significantly augmented its contributions to fund scholarships and other student-focused initiatives.
Among the ways the UBLAA has put its resources to work:
All of those investments came on top of the Law Alumni Association’s robust roster of events and activities, including CLE programs, social and networking events, mentoring activities and the annual gala presentation of its Distinguished Alumni Awards.
It makes a difference to have alumni so committed to the school’s continuing success. “The Law Alumni Association has been a steady partner to the law school for many decades,” says Dean S. Todd Brown. “The association’s generous contributions have enabled us to expand the level of student support we provide, contributing to significant improvements in our most recent placement and bar passage rates. We are very grateful for their commitment to our school and our students.”
Established in 1963, the UB Law Alumni Association’s annual dinner for the presentation of its Distinguished Alumni Awards recognizes the valuable contributions made by UB Law graduates to their profession and their community. This year, five outstanding graduates and one non-alum were recognized by their peers at the Association’s signature event.
From left to right in the photo:
For the Judiciary
Hon. Henry J. Nowak ’93
Associate Justice, New York State Supreme Court
Appellate Division, Fourth Department
Buffalo
For Outstanding Service by a Non-Alum
John V. Elmore
Partner and Founder
Law Office of John V. Elmore, PC
Buffalo
For Business
Bruce Karpati ’96
Partner and Global Chief Compliance Officer
KKR & Co., Inc.
New York City
For Community Service
Hon. Stephanie A. Saunders ’00
Judge, New York State Court of Claims
Buffalo
For PUBLIC SERVICE
Erin M. Barclay ’98
Acting Director
U.S. Department of State’s Office of Civil Rights
Washington, D.C.
For Private Practice
Terrence M. Gilbride ’88
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Buffalo Bills LLC
Buffalo