Recently enjoyed a rare in-person lunch with staff at UIC Law, who worked closely with me to make our program what it is today. They come from marketing, communications, event planning, IT, and alumni relations and development. Unfortunately, not all could make it; some have left over the years.

Often working quietly behind the scenes, they rolled up their sleeves to help me with the nuts and bolts of the program. Together, we more than doubled the program’s conference and seminar offerings, amplified its national and international footprint, provided more opportunities for underrepresented groups to join us, added new and sustainable sources of sponsorships for our program, and much more.

Thank you again to Gary Friedlander and Erik Fagrelius for organizing a most memorable get-together.