Southern Illinois University School of Law Dean Camille Davidson at commencement exercises in May 2023. (Photo by Russell Bailey)
February 20, 2024
SIU Law to honor five alumni at 50th anniversary gala March 23
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five distinguished graduates of the Southern Illinois University School of Law will be honored next month when the law school holds its 50th anniversary gala.
The event is set for March 23, starting at 5 p.m., at the Southern Illinois Airport’s Hangar One Event Center, 556 N. Airport Road, Murphysboro. Tickets are required to attend, and seating is still available. The deadline for ordering tickets is Friday, Feb. 23.
One alum, nominated by law school alumni and former law school faculty, for each of the law school’s five decades will be honored:
- 1973-1983 – John Brewster, 1976.
- 1984-1993 – Lyndon Sommer, 1993.
- 1994-2003 – Cecilia Najera, 1999.
- 2004-2013 – Tionn Fambro Carter, 2008.
- 2014-2023 – Cameron Washington Woods, 2017.
"Throughout the span of the last 50 years, our esteemed alumni have consistently risen to prominence, distinguishing themselves as exemplary figures in the areas of law, public service and community leadership,” Dean Camille Davidson said. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we will proudly honor five individuals nominated by their peers for their remarkable achievements and enduring legacy at the SIU Law Gala."
Established in 1973 with an aim to improve the available legal services and attorney access in the region, the law school celebrated its 48th graduating class in May 2023 and boasts 4,800 graduates.
For more information, contact Carly Holtkamp, director of external relations, SIU School of Law, at 618-453-8312.