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Law School Announces Two Fundraising Efforts

January 25, 2016
The Law School is announcing two fundraising efforts to honor the work and legacies of Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. and Professor Thomas L. Jones.
Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. and Ruth Jenkins Johnson Scholarship Fund 
The former law clerks of Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr., in order to continue his legacy of service to the bar and to pay tribute to a man known and lauded for his pursuit of equality, have started a scholarship in his name. Judge Johnson was a 1943 graduate of the Law School and was a key force in the desegregation of the South. The clerks plan also to endow a lecture series in Judge Johnson’s memory. The Law School is grateful to the clerks and to Protective Life Insurance Company, which is matching a portion of scholarship contributions. For more information about the scholarship or lecture, contact Candice Robbins at crobbins@law.ua.edu or 205-348-0406.
Thomas L. Jones Fundraising Project
The Law School has embarked on a fundraising campaign to honor beloved Professor Thomas L. Jones. Jones has taught three generations of Alabama Law graduates during his 44-year tenure. The goal for the project is $105,000, and the funds will be used to renovate the reception area of the Alabama Law Institute and rename it the Thomas L. Jones Reception Area. Excess funds will be allocated to endow a scholarship in his name. Thanks to several leadership gifts and pledges, more than $60,000 has been committed so far. If you are interested in donating, please contact Caroline Strawbridge at cstrawbridge@law.ua.edu or 205-348-4191.

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