Graduation 2013
Photographs by Lloyd DeGrane
![The day started with University Commencement. The day started with University Commencement.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0107.jpg?itok=yg_B4R-N)
The day started with University Commencement.
![Dave Kurczewski, '13, enjoyed the speakers. Dave Kurczewski, '13, enjoyed the speakers.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0109.jpg?itok=QL5HXc-z)
Dave Kurczewski, '13, enjoyed the speakers.
![The footwear was as varied as the graduates wearing it. The footwear was as varied as the graduates wearing it.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0156.jpg?itok=pjSvb1lv)
The footwear was as varied as the graduates wearing it.
![The law graduates moved to Rockefeller Chapel for their hooding ceremony. The law graduates moved to Rockefeller Chapel for their hooding ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0116.jpg?itok=weNYqmkP)
The law graduates moved to Rockefeller Chapel for their hooding ceremony.
![Distinguished alumnus and Deputy Mayor Steve Koch, '82, spoke to the graduates. Distinguished alumnus and Deputy Mayor Steve Koch, '82, spoke to the graduates.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0170.jpg?itok=RgdYV6H_)
Distinguished alumnus and Deputy Mayor Steve Koch, '82, spoke to the graduates.
![Rockefeller was jam-packed with graduates and their loved ones. Rockefeller was jam-packed with graduates and their loved ones.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0008.jpg?itok=RO6dWA0a)
Rockefeller was jam-packed with graduates and their loved ones.
![Professor Saul Levmore talked about individuality versus teamwork. Professor Saul Levmore talked about individuality versus teamwork.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0123.jpg?itok=iH2GGNjn)
Professor Saul Levmore talked about individuality versus teamwork.
![The views in Rockefeller never disappoint. The views in Rockefeller never disappoint.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0005.jpg?itok=RB_BkQHv)
The views in Rockefeller never disappoint.
![Dean of Students Amy Gardner read the names of the JDs. Dean of Students Amy Gardner read the names of the JDs.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0131.jpg?itok=ogZbQBP-)
Dean of Students Amy Gardner read the names of the JDs.
![Sheri Lewis and other faculty members looked on. Sheri Lewis and other faculty members looked on.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0001.jpg?itok=7qDTA6Uv)
Sheri Lewis and other faculty members looked on.
![Rebecca Horwitz, '13, is hooded by Professors Baird and LaCroix. Rebecca Horwitz, '13, is hooded by Professors Baird and LaCroix.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0180.jpg?itok=UYD5_KRg)
Rebecca Horwitz, '13, is hooded by Professors Baird and LaCroix.
![Students left Rockefeller with their diplomas, their hoods, and big smiles. Students left Rockefeller with their diplomas, their hoods, and big smiles.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0010.jpg?itok=zTUWYcL_)
Students left Rockefeller with their diplomas, their hoods, and big smiles.
![Professor Levmore and Dean Schill applaud the new graduates. Professor Levmore and Dean Schill applaud the new graduates.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0012.jpg?itok=Ym3tiJVL)
Professor Levmore and Dean Schill applaud the new graduates.
![The students said they were thrilled to be new alumni. The students said they were thrilled to be new alumni.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0013.jpg?itok=BGnLTJtC)
The students said they were thrilled to be new alumni.
![Dean of Students Amy Gardner congratulated many graduates individually. Dean of Students Amy Gardner congratulated many graduates individually.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0017.jpg?itok=ZGO2R3r5)
Dean of Students Amy Gardner congratulated many graduates individually.
![Several of the JDs who now have multiple University of Chicago degrees. Several of the JDs who now have multiple University of Chicago degrees.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0042.jpg?itok=0_stZMK-)
Several of the JDs who now have multiple University of Chicago degrees.
![Chris Mortorff, '13, and his family. Chris Mortorff, '13, and his family.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0046_0.jpg?itok=c5aXKeqz)
Chris Mortorff, '13, and his family.
![The mood was jubilant as graduates posed on the reflecting pool. The mood was jubilant as graduates posed on the reflecting pool.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0054.jpg?itok=BcXI0-_n)
The mood was jubilant as graduates posed on the reflecting pool.
![In the library, Dean Schill honored the Kirkland & Ellis Scholars. In the library, Dean Schill honored the Kirkland & Ellis Scholars.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0066.jpg?itok=WAOLKt6N)
In the library, Dean Schill honored the Kirkland & Ellis Scholars.
![Kirkland & Ellis Scholars are recognized for outstanding academic performance. Kirkland & Ellis Scholars are recognized for outstanding academic performance.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0080.jpg?itok=TtkqUNug)
Kirkland & Ellis Scholars are recognized for outstanding academic performance.
![Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs Dick Badger with a handful of LLMs. Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs Dick Badger with a handful of LLMs.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0102.jpg?itok=muiLEg3V)
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs Dick Badger with a handful of LLMs.
![LLMs toss their mortarboards in the air. LLMs toss their mortarboards in the air.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0106.jpg?itok=Zh7HHFWe)
LLMs toss their mortarboards in the air.
![Graduates cherished final moments with their law school buddies. Graduates cherished final moments with their law school buddies.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0027.jpg?itok=QIRF9lw7)
Graduates cherished final moments with their law school buddies.
![Tiffany Phan, '13, and her proud family. Tiffany Phan, '13, and her proud family.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0033.jpg?itok=LOkWcPth)
Tiffany Phan, '13, and her proud family.
![For parents and other close loved ones, this was their accomplishment too. For parents and other close loved ones, this was their accomplishment too.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0035.jpg?itok=AjmQH7Uk)
For parents and other close loved ones, this was their accomplishment too.
![Relatives came in droves, armed with cameras and flowers. Relatives came in droves, armed with cameras and flowers.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0037_0.jpg?itok=0iGG0BNF)
Relatives came in droves, armed with cameras and flowers.
![Graduation is one of the happiest days of the year at the Law School. Graduation is one of the happiest days of the year at the Law School.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/lawschool_2012-13_2013-06-15_0101.jpg?itok=aVaVUY7y)
Graduation is one of the happiest days of the year at the Law School.
Graduation was on June 15, 2013.