Operation Realizing the Dream

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Class of 2020, you did it! You have worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone. We admire your determination, resilience, and perseverance. Although we can’t be together to celebrate in person, the Dickinson Law community is virtually cheering you on and recognizing your accomplishments as you begin the transition from law student to attorney. As we await the opportunity to congratulate you in person during future celebrations, we hope you enjoy these inspiring remarks, messages of congratulations from your fellow alumni, and more. You all deserve to be commended for all you have achieved. You have made us beyond proud!
 

Dean Danielle Conway

Move that tassle! Dean Conway kicks off a day of celebration for the Class of 2020 as part of Operation Realizing the Dream. Watch video

 

 

Lieutenant General Christopher F. Burne

Lieutenant General Christopher F. Burne, U.S. Air Force (retired), the 17th Judge Advocate General of the Air Force, a 1983 graduate of Dickinson Law, and one of Dickinson Law’s most dedicated and loyal advocates, delivers the Class of 2020 keynote. Watch video

Samuel "Trey" Manning '20

Selected by his peers as the recipient of the Lee Popp Award, which recognizes the student selected by the third-year class who exemplifies excellence in service, extracurricular activities, and devotion to the class, Samuel "Trey" Manning '20 delivers remarks to the Class of 2020. Watch video

Sayeed Azhaar '20

Master of Laws student Sayeed Azhar ’20 was selected by his peers to deliver remarks to the Class of 2020. Watch video

 

 

Penn State Vice President and Provost Nicholas Jones

Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas Jones offers remarks to the Class of 2020. Watch video

 

 

Jasmine Sandhu '20

Selected by her peers as the Juris Doctor student speaker, Jasmine Sandhu ’20 delivers remarks to the Class of 2020. Watch video

 

 

Messages of congratulations

Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway and Dickinson Law alumni and friends share messages of congratulations with the Class of 2020. Watch video
 

 

Awards and Honors

Several members of the Class of 2020 have been recognized for their accomplishments throughout law school. View recipients

 

 

Digital yearbook

Presented by the Classes of 2021 and 2022, this digital yearbook includes highlights from the Class of 2020’s three years of law school. Explore yearbook
 

 

Operation Realizing the Dream

Co-chaired by Dean Danielle M. Conway and Associate Dean of Academic and Student Services Jeffrey A. Dodge, Operation Realizing the Dream is a robust initiative designed to celebrate and support the Class of 2020. “We believe in each of our graduates and are committed to helping them realize their dreams, especially in these challenging times,” said Dickinson Law Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway. Learn more