On Thursday, February 13, WNE University School of Law alumni enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at the Fort Orange Club, at an event hosted by Kevin O’Brien L’87. The evening honored four alumni—Hon. Francisco Calderon L’97, Hon. Amy Fisher Quinn L’95, Hon. Samantha Miller-Herrera L’06, and Hon. Ryan Caponera L’09—for their legal contributions and most recent promotions to the bench in the Capital Region. Emceed by the Hon. Mark Powers L’84, many were in attendance for this uplifting evening, including beloved Professor Fred Royal and School of Law Dean Zelda Harris.

Dean Harris shared School of Law updates while each honoree reflected on their experiences at WNE, crediting the institution for shaping their careers and instilling values of justice, ethics, and service. Highlighting the transformative journeys they each encountered while at the University, while crediting the “wonderful people, professors, and fellow students” for their successes.

The evening concluded with alumni renewing connections, celebrating their shared achievements, and discussing ways to support future generations of WNE law students.