2023 Alumni Events
En Banc Social
The Young Alumni Group held its En Banc Social on Oct. 5, 2023, at Boulevard Rec Deck. Over 60 alumni and friends attended the event. Special thanks to our sponsors Krause and Kinsman Law Firm, Tourigny Law Firm and Emerald Court Reporting.
Dean Lou Mulligan, Oliva Dobard (J.D. ’20) and Ashley Crisafulli (J.D. ’19) — Young Alumni Group co-chairs
Colin Rohach (J.D. ’21), Robert Bruce (J.D. ’17) and Greg Tourigny (J.D. ’18)
Ashley Grace (J.D. ’14), president of Law Alumni Association; Ron Nguyen (J.D. ’16) and Shaun Stallworth (J.D. ’08)
Emily Otis, Marilyn Loy (J.D. ’23), Kylee Gomez (J.D. ’23) and Cody Frohman (J.D. ’23)
Dean’s Welcome Reception
UMKC held a welcome reception for Dean Lou Mulligan on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at Mission Hills Country Club connecting him with alumni, donors, faculty and friends of the law school.
Dean Lou Mulligan shared his vision and goals for the law school following Provost Jennifer Lundgren's welcoming remarks.
Lisa Weixelman (J.D. ’82), Ron Nguyen (J.D. ’11), Ashley Atwell Soler (J.D. ’08) and the Hon. Charles Atwell (J.D. ’78)
The Hon. Ann Mesle (J.D. ’72) with Dean Lou Mulligan
Emerita Dean Ellen Suni and Scott Aripoli (J.D. ’07), president of the Law Foundation
Downs Golf Tournament
The Downs Scholarship Golf Tournament was held on Friday, May 29, 2023, at Ironhorse Golf Club. The tournament was a sellout with 32 teams. Despite the wet weather, the enthusiasm of the alumni and friends remained undampened. The tournament raised over $30,000 for student scholarships.
Devin Perry, Madison Fisher Perry, Aaron Prenger and Sandy Wirtel (J.D. ’93)
Professor Emeritus Bob Downs (J.D. ’76) and Dick Rhyne (J.D. ’74)
Zach Holden (J.D. ’97), Bryan Witt (J.D. ’97), Dean Emerita and Professor Barbara Glesner Fines, Professor Emeritus Bob Downs (J.D. ’76), the Hon. Steve Bough (J.D. ’97), Walter Brown and Bryan Wicklind
Professor Del Wright, Andrew Dockter (J.D. ’14), Danny Luppino and Professor Tony Luppino