2017 Edwin F. Jaeckle Award: Prof. James A. Gardner

Segment Synopsis: 2017 Professor James A. Gardner - 40th Edwin F. Jaeckle Award at the Annual NYC Alumni Luncheon, January 27, 2017, at the Union League Club. Terrence Connors introduces head table and recognizes distinguished guests and members of faculty and administration, introduces Brian Gwitt, president of UBLAA, who recognizes members of committee and a few announcements, introduces Doug Dimitroff. Dimitroff provides update on Law School activities, programs, graduates, and recognition of those in new positions in clinics and contributors to the law school. Connors introduces Vice-Provost Charles 'Chip' Zukowski for remarks on Gardner's role, scholarship, leadership, and initiatives at UB. Connors talks about why he has a continuing relationship with UB Law, introduces UB Law faculty member, Guyora Binder. Binder offers remarks about Gardner and his career. Connors goes into Gardner's background relating stories from Gardner's friends from college and colleagues from work, presents the award. Gardner's thanks and comments his education and career, community, thanks for recognition.

Keywords: Accomplishments; Alumni; Alumni Association; Career / Professional Experience; Distinction; Law Faculty; Practitioners and Faculty; Relationship with UB Law; UB Law School; UB Law School general; Undergraduate Education; Value of Education

Subjects: CAREER: LEGAL; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE; UB LAW FACULTY; UB LAW MISCELLANEOUS