Reunion Weekend 2025

• Friday, May 2, 2025
  • LLM Reception
    • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    • Morgan MFG, 401 North Morgan Street | Upstairs Bar

    • LLM alumni from all class years are invited to join fellow LLM graduates, current students, and Justin Swinsick, Director of Graduate Programs, for a reception. Drinks and light refreshments will be served.

  • Alumni Clerkship Reception
    • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    • Morgan MFG, 401 North Morgan Street

    • Alumni who have served in clerkships are invited to mingle with students interested in pursuing a clerkship. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. Advance registration required.

  • All-Alumni Wine Mess
    • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    • Morgan MFG, 401 North Morgan Street

    • Reconnect with classmates, mingle with Law School faculty, students, and enjoy drinks and light hors d’oeuvres in this trendy West Loop locale.  

  • Class of 2020 Champagne Toast
    • 8:00pm - 9:00pm
    • Morgan MFG, 401 North Morgan Street | Upstairs Bar

    • Members of the Class of 2020 are invited to continue the festivities as we toast to your 5th reunion!

      Hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and champagne will be served. We will take a class photo at 8:15 PM.

• Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • MORNING and AFTERNOON EVENTS @ THE LAW SCHOOL
    • 1111 East 60th Street. Parking is available in the lot behind the Law School.

    • Shuttle Service: From the Gleacher Center to the Law School

      Shuttles will depart from the Gleacher Center at 8:30am sharp.

      450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive

      For those staying downtown, complimentary shuttle transportation is available. Please board the shuttle in front of the Gleacher Center. Law School staff will be on-hand to provide directions and answer questions.

  • Coffee + Breakfast
    • 9:00am - 11:00am
    • Green Lounge

    • Kickoff Reunion Saturday with coffee and breakfast in the Green Lounge. If you have not yet checked-in, please visit the registration table to pick-up your nametag, a guidebook for the weekend, and additional materials.

  • State of the Law School with Dean Thomas J. Miles
    • 9:45am - 10:45am
    • Auditorium

    • Hear an update on the Law School from Thomas J. Miles, Dean and Clifton R. Musser Professor of Law and Economics.

  • Family Fun at (the Law) School
    • 9:00am - 2:30pm
    • Green Lounge

    • Reunion isn't just for adults - bring the kids to the Law School on Saturday! Enjoy face painting, balloon art, games, ice cream, and more. It's a fun-filled day for kids of all ages! School on a Saturday has never been this fun.

      Note: Face painter and balloon artist will be in the Green Lounge from 12:00-2:30pm.

  • Faculty Masterclass: Illicit Enterprises
    • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    • Classroom III

    • Presented by:

      Vincent Buccola

      Professor of Law

      Adriana Z. Robertson

      Donald N. Pritzker Professor of Business Law

      Illicit Enterprises

      A traditional business organizations course studies the structure and regulation of business enterprises. But many large, complex, and economically important business enterprises operate outside of the law. In this Masterclass, we explore the dark underbelly of the commercial world and discuss different groups of illicit and/or criminal enterprises, examples of which include the mafia, prison gangs, drug cartels and the founders of the Silk Road, and how they operate similarly to, or differently from, parallel legal enterprises.

  • Faculty Masterclass: Institutional Neutrality and its Discontents
    • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    • Classroom II

    • Presented by:

      Tom Ginsburg

      Leo Spitz Distinguished Service Professor of International Law, Ludwig and Hilde Wolf Research Scholar, Professor of Political Science, Faculty Director, Malyi Center for the Study of Institutional and Legal Integrity, Faculty Director, Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression

      Thomas J. Miles

      Dean, Clifton R. Musser Professor of Law and Economics

      Institutional Neutrality and its Discontents

      Freedom of expression is a core element of the history and culture of the University of Chicago. A commitment to the principles of free speech and academic freedom, and their importance to rigorous and open scholarly inquiry, can be traced back to the earliest days of the University. These values have been expressed in a variety of reports, with the statement of the University’s commitment to institutional neutrality contained in the 1967 Kalven Report one of the best-known examples. In this Masterclass, we explore the renaissance of the Kalven Principles in the context of today’s campus protests and political pressures, and also grapple with the most powerful critiques of the Report.

  • Picnic Lunch + Ice Cream Treats
    • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
    • Green Lounge

    • Enjoy a relaxing, picnic lunch in the Green Lounge with fellow alumni and their families. There will be games, face painting, a balloon artist, and an ice cream cart!

  • Alumni and Faculty Panel: Artificial Intelligence and the Law
    • 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    • Auditorium

    • Join fellow alumni for an AI panel discussing how this evolving technology is impacting the law. The panel will be moderated by William H. J. Hubbard, Deputy Dean and Harry N. Wyatt Professor of Law.

      Alumni panelist information coming soon.

  • Reunion Committee Celebration
    • 2:45pm - 3:45pm
    • D'Angelo Law Library | Wilson Reading Room, 2nd floor

    • Reunion Committee members from all classes are invited to this reception, where we will toast to your collective efforts and accomplishments! By invitation only.

  • Class of 1965 and Class of 1970 Dessert Reception
    • 2:45pm - 3:45pm
    • Kane Center Clinic Atrium

    • Members of the Class of 1965 and the Class of 1970 are invited to reconnect and reminisce over desserts as we celebrate your 55th and 60th reunions!

  • Alumni Weekend Event: UChicago Food Truck Social
    • 3:45pm - 7:15pm
    • University of Chicago Main Quadrangle, 1100 East 58th Street

    • Join alumni from the College and other units of the University, including the Harris School of Public Policy, for a food truck social and the Alumni Beer Garden. Try some of Chicago’s and Hyde Park’s favorite food trucks while relaxing and socializing with friends. Two food truck tickets and beverages are included with the purchase of each event ticket ($15 per ticket). Children aged 4 and under attend for free.

      This is a University-wide event sponsored by Alumni Weekend.

  • Shuttle Service: From the Law School to the Gleacher Center

    • Shuttles will depart from the Law School at 2:55pm, 3:25pm, and 4:15pm.

      For those staying downtown, complimentary shuttle transportation is available. Please board the shuttles in front of the Law School. Law School staff will be on-hand to provide directions and answer questions.

  • Reunion Class Dinners
    • 7:00pm - 10:00pm
    • Various Locations

    • Often seen as the highlight of the weekend, the traditional Saturday evening Class Dinners provide a wonderful opportunity to reminisce and reconnect with classmates. For class-specific dinner information, visit the Reunion Classes page of our website.

• Sunday, May 4, 2025
  • Alumni Weekend Event: UChicago Alumni at the Shedd
    • 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Shedd Aquarium, 1200 South Lake Shore Drive

    • Join alumni from the College and other units of the University, including the Harris School of Public Policy, for a day at the Shedd. The Shedd Aquarium, located on Chicago’s Museum Campus, is a world-renowned destination, is home to over 32,000 animals from aquatic habitats around the globe. In 2025, Shedd introduced exciting new features, including the Wonder of Water exhibit, a reimagined Amazon Rising habitat, and a dynamic Welcome Plaza. Admission includes access to the entire aquarium, where guests can enjoy a 4-D Experience, explore interactive touch pools, and marvel at daily Animal Spotlights. Your tickets are valid for entry from 9:00am-6:00pm but suggested entry time is from 9:00-11:00am.

      Adult tickets (ages 20+) are $39.95. Tickets for children (ages 3-19) are $31.95. 

      This is a University-wide event sponsored by Alumni Weekend. Space is limited to 50 guests, so please register early.

  • Alumni Weekend Event: UChicago Alumni at the American Writers Museum
    • 10:00am - 5:00pm
    • The American Writers Museum, 180 North Michigan Avenue

    • Join alumni from the College and other units of the University, including the Harris School of Public Policy, for a day at the American Writers Museum. Explore over 400 years of American writing at the American Writers Museum. What makes the museum unique? It’s packed with interactive exhibits that bring different perspectives on writers’ works, blending them into our shared human story. Plus, enjoy a complimentary photo scavenger hunt experience as part of your visit. A daily guided tour at 3 p.m. is included with admission.  

      Adult tickets $17. Tickets for students, teachers, and seniors are $13. 

      This is a University-wide event sponsored by Alumni Weekend. Space is limited to 50 guests, so please register early.

  • Alumni Weekend Event: Chicago Architecture Boat Tour
    • 10:45am - 12:30pm
    • Wendella Boat Tours, 400 North Michigan Avenue | Dock TBD

    • Join alumni from the College and other units of the University, including the Harris School of Public Policy, for an architecture boat tour of Chicago. Be inspired by the captivating, visual art that is Chicago's legendary architecture, and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to enjoy and admire. This comprehensive tour will navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River while your guide tells the story of more than 130 years of innovation in design, style, and technique and why it is important today. Family-friendly! Refreshments available on boat for purchase. 

      Adult tickets are $34.00. Tickets for children (ages 4-12) are $15.00. There is no cost for children under 4 years old.

      This is a University-wide event sponsored by Alumni Weekend.

      Passengers are advised to arrive at 10:15 a.m., 30 minutes before departure time. Space is limited to 50 guests, so please register early.