Columbia Law School

Graduation 2009
May 21, 2009

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Remarks

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2009 Keynote Address

Joseph "Gray" Davis '67

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2009 Willis L.M. Reese Prize

Suzanne Goldberg

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2009 J.D. Speaker

Andrew LeGrand

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2009 LL.M. Speaker

Nemuun Gal

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In Profile: The Class of 2009

Quoted

As the bedrock of freedom, the rule of law is a profound achievement, and each of you will play an important role in preserving and enhancing it.
If good fortune unexpectedly smiles upon you, don’t go around telling people how smart you are. Instead, share your success with people who are less fortunate.
[B]eing a lawyer means that you will never run out of things to do, people to help, and places to contribute your vision.
I was known as the guy who always wears sandals.
Bankruptcy is likely to change quite a bit because of the economy. But Columbia Law School and the people I’ve met here have prepared me well
You can take a law degree and work in so many places, and I love that.