Alumni

Donald P. Klekamp College of Law College of Law Alumni

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Be part of a network of more than 6,000 law Bearcats through the Klekamp 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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Donor support of UC and UC Health reaches historic level

July 30, 2026

This summer, every law student at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law who applied for a Summer Public Interest fellowship will receive a fully funded real-world learning experience, expanding opportunities for University of Cincinnati students wishing to pursue real-world experience in public service. This 30% increase in fully funded fellowship participation is a direct result of transformative philanthropy.

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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.


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, Klekamp College of Law

513-556-6154