University of Texas School of Law - Peregrinus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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In 1953, the University of Texas School of Law first observed Law Day, a day to create a deeper understanding and respect for the legal profes- sion as a whole. What was once a day to remember has now become a memorable week and one of the most symbolic and enduring tradition at the Law School. The Student Bar Association expanded Law Day to Law Week in 1969 and dedicated it to Dean W. Page Keeton. Always active on the teaching staff, Page Keeton applied the same motto to which he adhered as a teacher to his ser- vices as Dean: Enter Without Knocking. Still a member of the Law School faculty today, Dean Keeton ' s open door policy per- sists. Whether assisting stu- dents in understanding the law ' s intricacies or simply planning witty Socratic dialogue, Page Keeton continues to be a delight and inspiration to all who would endeavor to meet the chal- lenges of the law. Each year the students of the Law School dedicate Law Week to a respected alumnus or a special friend of the Law School. This year, Law Week honored Professor Douglas Laycock and David Gunn, head reference librarian, for their tire- less dedication to the Law School. The events of Law Week change to some degree every year, but the backbone tradi- tions endure: Assault and Flattery, Race Judicata, Spring Fling, Dean Keeton ' s Barbeque, Race lose. Loquitor, the Jesse Dean Oliver Emergency Student Loan Fund Auction, Moot Court Competitions, Distinguished Lectures and the T.J. Gibson Law Week Awards Ceremony. Never changing, of course, is the ultimate opportunity afford- ed by Law Week: the chance to socialize with professors, pre- sent and future members of the Bar as well as a chance to laugh with and toast fellow stu- dents. The Law Week Committee hopes that the students, faculty, staff, members of the Bar and friends of the Law School enjoyed the events and festivi- ties of Law Week. 271] NALAL LAW WE A

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1 [ Whether your pleasure is the London theatre or lounging in Hyde Park, travelling through the countryside of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland or touring Germany, Austria, Czech, and Hungary, at the end of the day spending a semester living in London is an experience of a lifetime. This fall about forty-five students from the University of Texas School of Law spent the semester studying law at University College-London and Queen Mary and Westfield photos courtesy of the Semester in London Program College in London. While the courses offered were interesting and the student body diverse, the program also provided great opportunities to experience the culture and fine arts of London, as well as, endless travel opportunities throughout Great Britain and the European continent. During the three-month stay in Europe, students studied- comparative tort and contract law, constitutional and institu- tional issues relating to the European Union, criminal and environmental legal principles in the European countries, and many other diverse topics. The students toured Parliament with representatives from the law schools; visited The Inns of Court with Local barristers; and, relished in the theatre, din- ing, and nightlife of London. Weekend excursions covered over seventeen countries, including Norway, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, A ustria, Holland, Belgium, France, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, and Scotland. In Prague, Mozart ' s Don Giovanni was performed in the original opera house; Portugal in November was neces- sary to improve tans that had faded in foggy ol ' London; and, Ireland and Scotland were al ways free-flowing with spirits. LOOKING OVER THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER, ENGLAND: Chris Strong, Courtney Hamilton, Rob Field, Bryan Pechersky. SeitnesIc Londol ' 3 by Jill Warren PROFESSOR MARKESINIS ' GARDEN IN CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND: Bryan Pechersky, Jennifer THE CANALS OF VENICE, ITALY: Jill Warren, Chutick, Estrellita Doolin, Julie Thomas, Jill Warren, Courtney Hamilton, Professor Basil Markesinis, Courtney Hamilton. Michael Newman, Ashley Kissinger, Pamela Celantano, Chris Strong. Semester in London - 7

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NY From 1948-1984, the first person most students encountered on arriving at Townes Hall was the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, T.J. Gibson. Long before he retired from the University of Texas School of Law on August 31, 1984, T.J. Gibson became a well- known ins titution, a hero among the student who sought under- standing in a place that appears at times appears to lack humanity. On March 7, 1985, T.J. Gibson, the law student ' s friend, passed away. The Student Bar Association resolved to name the annual Law Week Awards Ceremony in his honor. AWARD WINNERS FACULTY AWARDS Dedicatee Professor Douglas Laycock Honoree David Gunn, Head Reference Librarian Open Door Award Professor Michael Tigar Texas Excellence Teaching Award $1000 Award Professor David Sokolow Kugle. Byrne Alworth Award $1000 Ethics Teaching Award Professor John Robertson STUDENT AWARDS Aggiest Aggie (warm handshake) Wil Liebmann - First Place ABA Award in Land Use and Local Government TBA Baker Botts Award S250 Award Cheri Abbage (Outstanding Freshlaw) Ingrid Warren (Outstanding Midlaw) Michael Bryant (Outstanding Senior) Zhe Zhang (Midlaw making most scholastic progress) Earl A. Brown Award Book on Mineral Law Brett J. Sileo (Mineral Law) Marion Boner Award $1000 Award from the Travis County Women ' s Lawyers Association TBA (based on need and merit) Butler Binion Award $500 Award David E Bill Cristina Infante (Civil Procedure) Jack Currey Awards S100 Award Sonya Palmer (Deserving Freshlaw) Danyele Walton (Working Midlaw) Whitney Fleming (Working Senior) Ft. Worth Real Estate Council Award $250 Award Susan Turley (Advanced Real Estate) Futbright Jaworski Awards $250 Award Heather McLemore (Outstanding IL) Angela Hights (Outstanding Midlaw) Heather Way (Working Midlaw) Nikol Alexander (Outstanding Senior) Graves, Dougherty, Hearon Moody Award in Property (Highes grade in Property) $100 Award Asim Bhansali. Brad Barnes, Diane Pearson, Harry Susman Paul Vigushin Griggs Harrison Award $500 Award Brian Robison (Second-year Products Liability) Wilson Herndon Award $1000 Award Christopher Strong Keith Saunders (Outstanding in Antitrust Law) Hildy ' s Cutback Award $100 Award Kristen Bodenstedt (Captures the imagination, humor, and respect of the law faculty) International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award Certificate Awarded TBA Law School Alumni Award $100 Award Rhonda Sullivan (Strengthened relations with alumni) Liddell, Sapp, Zivley. Hill Laboon 5250 Award Miriam Schuller (Outstanding leadership, character service) National Lawyers Guild Certificate Awarded TBA (Values human rights over property rights) Neel, Hooper Kalmans $500 Award Kristen Silverbertg Lynn Bey-Ronde (Outstanding in Labor Law) Porter Hedges Award $500 Award David Nelson. Glenn Smith Amy Warr (Outstanding in Evidence) Royston, Rayzor. Vickery Williams Award $100 Award Kathryn Holt (Senior who has made most scholastic progress) Student Bar Association $100 Award Sylvia Cedillo (Community Service) Vinson Elkins Awards $1000 Award Elizabeth Owen Robert Ray (Outstanding in Oil and Gas Law) Gene Woodfin Award $500 Award Bill Christian (Great promise of future leadership) photos by Mark Sims