Alumni

Donald P. Klekamp College of Law College of Law Alumni

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Welcome, College of Law Alumni

Be part of a network of more than 6,000 law Bearcats through the UC College of Law Alumni Network! The network helps you stay connected to your alma mater through various alumni events, and offers many other ways to get involved to help make a difference in the lives of Law students.


A Word from our Board President

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"As a Cincinnati Law graduate, you play an important role in our current and future successes. We are proud to offer a wide range of opportunities that allow you to stay connected to your law school roots while adding value to your professional and personal life. We hope to hear from you soon!”

Brandon Craig, A&S ’06, Law ’09


Law Alumni Events


College of Law News

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Biggest crowd for the biggest graduation

May 1, 2026

The University of Cincinnati celebrates a record Spring 2026 commencement, honoring 7,800+ graduates with ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena and Nippert Stadium.

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OTR mural celebrates UC alumni innovation and impact

April 14, 2026

The UC Alumni Association (UCAA) will host its annual Alumni Celebration during Alumni Week, April 13-18, with a community art project commemorating this year’s slate of alumni honorees receiving the organization’s top awards. Taking place April 16 at the First Financial Center (Cincinnati Convention Center), the Alumni Celebration will recognize the 18 honorees for their individual and collective innovation and impact, and the resulting impact on their university, communities, and fields of endeavor.


Congratulations to our 2026 Law Distinguished Alumni

  • Mina Jones Jefferson, Law ’90
    Former Law Firm C-Suite Leader
  • Scott E. Knox, Med ’83, Law ’85
    Scott E. Knox Attorney at Law
  • Emma S. Off, Law ’11
    CEO & President, Partner, CincyTech
  • Judy L. Pershern, Law ’84
    Retired Vice President and Counsel, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

  • Brandon Craig ’09, Chair
  • Jesse Jenike-Godshalk ’11, Vice Chair
  • Nick Temeles ’13, Treasurer
  • James Boyd ’19
  • Meredith Hughes ’14
  • Judge Donte Johnson '10
  • W. Kelly Johnson ’86
  • Pamela Miller '09
  • Jennifer Rollins '10
  • Trey Rutledge '27 (Student Representative)
  • Marc Scheinenson ’80
  • Ericka Spears ’11
  • Peter Wright ’17

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This network is open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.

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Shelley Johnson

Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, College of Law

513-556-6154