2020 Edwin F. Jaeckle Award: Michael A. Battle

Segment Synopsis: Annual NYC Alumni luncheon on January 31, 2020 at the Union League Club. Ilene Fleischmann introduces Ann Evanko who introduces the head table and recognizes distinguished guests. Introduces Kathy Hochul for congratulations and remarks on Michael Battle and the law school. Evanko introduces Scott Becker, Alumni Association president for remarks. Evanko introduces Chris Wightman for comments, recognizes members of the Dean's Advisory committee. Dean Aviva Abramovsky for update on law school activities. Evanko outlines career highlights of and introduces Salvatore Martoche for comments and to introduce Michael Battle. Martoche offers introduction, background on Battle's family, education, and his career. Martoche talks about the offices Battle served in and his colleagues. Evanko offers comments and remarks from colleagues and his family on Battle. Sharp dresser. Award is presented and Battle offers his remarks. Story about being told he was to receive the Jaeckle award. Knew Dean Abrahmovsky's father who was a legal professor and story of going to their house meeting Aviva in White Plains. Family background and education. People he has looked up to in his career. Thanks all who have helped him along the way. Value of UB Law School education and lasting impact of professors. Offers thanks. Closing comment from Evanko.

Keywords: Career / Early; Career / Professional Experience; Distinction; Greatest Achievement; Jaeckle Award; Relationship with UB Law; Spouse; UB Law School general; Value of Education

Subjects: CAREER: LEGAL; EDUCATION; FAMILY HISTORY; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE; UB LAW AS STUDENT