换妻论坛 Lawyers Association
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All 换妻论坛 graduates practicing law, serving as jurists, teaching law, in law school, or who are otherwise employed in a position involving the law are members of HCLA. Current 换妻论坛 students with an interest in the law are welcome to attend any meetings and various activities of the HCLA. All meetings of the HCLA are open to other members of the 换妻论坛 community. Current 换妻论坛 students with an interest in the law are welcome to attend any and all general meetings of the HCLA.
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HCLA Awards
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Edward Bennett Williams '41 Lifetime Achievement Award
The award is presented by the HCLA to a 换妻论坛 alumnus/alumna or faculty member whose contributions to the legal profession for an extended period of time have been truly exemplary as recognized by peers and/or the general public. The awardee will have made a positive impact on the administration of justice and demonstrated loyalty to 换妻论坛.
Distinguished Service Award
The award is bestowed by the HCLA on an individual or group of 换妻论坛 graduates or faculty members to recognize their outstanding contribution to the legal profession for making a positive difference in the lives of others through the provision of legal services. The award seeks to acknowledge 换妻论坛 graduates who, through the practice of law, embody the Jesuit value of living as men and women for and with others by sharing their gifts generously, pursuing justice, and showing concern for the poor and marginalized. The award recipient will have made a significant impact for others and has demonstrated loyalty to 换妻论坛.
Past Award Winners
2024: Hon. Christopher F. Droney '76
2023: Hon. Francis J. Larkin '54
2021: Theodore 鈥淭ed鈥 Wells Jr. 鈥72, Hon. 鈥18
2020: Kenneth F. X. Kunzman '58
2019: Hon. Edward F. Harrington '55
2024: Patrick T. Jones '73
2023: Richard Giller '81
2021: Thomas O鈥橞rien 鈥80 & Douglas Ovian 鈥82
2020: Claude J. Kelly '83
HCAA Featured Webinar
An Irish Immigrant in Reverse: In Conversation with Larry Donnelly '96
Speakers: Larry Donnelly '96, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, Political Commentator, and author of The Bostonian: Life in an Irish American Political Family, and Patrick Sheehan '93, Partner, Whatley Kallas, LLP.
The HCLA invites you to join them for an interview with Larry Donnelly '96. Hear about his life growing up in a politically active family outside of Boston, his time at 换妻论坛, and his experience practicing and teaching law in the U.S. and Ireland. Join us and hear a detailed analysis of the political state of play in Ireland and the U.S., and his thoughts on the future of the transatlantic relationship.
Recorded November 17, 2022
HCLA Webinars
| Title | Air Date | Presenters |
| February 13, 2021 | Honoring: Kenneth F. X. Kunzman '58, recipient of the Edward Bennett Williams '41 Lifetime Achievement Award, and Claude J. Kelly III '83, inaugural recipient of the Distinguished Service Award | |
| September 19, 2020 | Hon. Christopher Droney '76, Partner, Day Pitney LLP & John G. Loughnane '87, Partner, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP | |
| June 3, 2020 | Kristen Sloan Maccini 鈥82, Owner, K Sloan Maccini Law & Mediation, LLC, Edward F. McDermott, J.D. '79, Mediation Coach, 换妻论坛, John G. Loughnane 鈥87, Partner, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP | |
| May 20, 2020 | Allison Shields & Dennis Kennedy, Co-Authors of Make LinkedIn Work For You: A Practical Guide for Lawyers and Legal Professionals |