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Schedule of Events

REUNION 2008: COME BACK TO PENN LAW AND SEE THE CHANGES

All events will take place at the Law School except where otherwise noted.

Friday, May 16th

12:00 p.m. Dean's Office

NEW!! Senior Partners Luncheon – Law School graduates from the class of 1957 and earlier will meet in the newly renovated Faculty Lounge for a special luncheon

5:00 p.m. Gittis Hall 213
CLE Panel Discussion
Are We Mortgaging Our Future? The Roots and Aftermath of the Subprime Lending Crisis
Pamela Johnson: Senior Vice President for Fannie Mae (retired)
Walter J. Clayton III: Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell
David D. Aufhauser: General Counsel, UBS Investment Bank

6:00 p.m. Levy Conference Center
Law Alumni Society Awards - Awards program to honor the accomplishments of some of Penn Law's outstanding alumni!
Gala Kickoff to Reunion Weekend - Join the City Rhythm Orchestra, an 8 piece band, for a great night of drinks, food and dancing!

Saturday, May 17th

8:30 a.m Food Lovers Tour
Meet at the Law School to catch the bus to Reading Terminal Market, the Philly Soft Pretzel Factory and Termini Bros. Bakery!

9:30 a.m. Mural Arts Tour
Meet at the Law School to catch your bus for a tour of center city’s mural arts!

9:30 a.m. National Constitution Center
Meet at the NCC at 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106

9:30 a.m. Ride the Ducks
Meet at 6th and Market Street right next to the Independence Visitor Center.

10:00 a.m. Philadelphia Museum of Art – Frida Kahlo
Meet at the Museum at 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

12:00 p.m. Gittis Hall 213
State of the Law School Address - Join Dean Michael A. Fitts for a Welcome Back and State of the Law School Address

12:30 p.m. Dean's Office
Class of 1948 Luncheon - Class of 1948 will meet for a special lunch in the office of the Dean to celebrate their 60th class reunion.

12:30 p.m.  Law School Courtyard
Family Picnic - Enjoy food and fun for all ages. You don't want to miss this!

2:00 p.m. Barnes Foundation Tour
Meet at the Law School to catch the bus, which will be leaving at 1:15pm, or meet at the Barnes Foundation.

6:00 p.m. Law School Courtyard
All classes - Combined cocktail party in the Law School Courtyard featuring the music of the Brazilian group Minas!

7:00 p.m. Various Locations - Reunion dinner celebrations, See below list for your class' specific dinner location.
1953 – Penn Law School, Faculty Lounge, 3400 Chestnut Street
1958 – Penn Law School, Biddle Law Library, 3400 Chestnut Street
1963 – McNeil Center for Early American Studies, Lobby (34th and Sansom)
1968 – Penn  Law School, Kabacoff Reading Room, 3400 Chestnut Street
1973 – Penn Law School, The Clock, 3400 Chestnut Street
1978 – Penn Law School, The Clock, 3400 Chestnut Street
1983 – Penn Law School, Levy Conference Center, 3400 Chestnut Street
1988 – Penn Law School, The Goat, 3400 Chestnut Street
1993 – Restaurant Rae at the Cira Centre, 2929 Arch Street
1998 – Davio's Restaurant, 111 South 17th Street
2003 – Ristorante Panorama, 14 North Front Street

Recommended dress is Cocktail Apparel for Saturday evening. All morning and afternoon events are casual.