Cornell Law School Reunion Weekend
June 5-8, 2025

Thursday, June 5
2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Reunion Registration
College Avenue Entrance, Myron Taylor Hall

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Guided Tour of Cornell Law School
Meet in the Peñalver Foyer, Myron Taylor Hall

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Reunion Welcome Reception with the Dean
Student Commons, Myron Taylor Hall

Friday, June 6
8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Reunion Registration
College Avenue Entrance, Myron Taylor Hall

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Guided Tour of Cornell Law School
Meet in the Peñalver Foyer, Myron Taylor Hall

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Professional Clothing Drop
G81 Myron Taylor Hall
Do you have professional clothing (suits, ties, jackets, skirts, winter coats) in your closet that no longer fit or that you just don’t wear anymore?  The Cornell Law School Women’s Law Coalition will take those items off your hands.  Law students are always in need of professional attire for interviews and will put your clothing to very good use.  Please consider packing your ‘gently used’ professional attire and drop your items off anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in G81, Myron Taylor Hall.  You will not only be caring for a law student in a way you’ve never imagined, but you’ll be creating space in your suitcase to take home some Cornell Store purchases. 

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Recorded Program – “To Do the Greatest Good: Cornell Campaign”
MacDonald Moot Court Room 390 – Myron Taylor Hall
Over the next three years, Cornell University seeks to raise at least $5 billion and connect at least 200,000 Cornellians to one another and the university. Together, we will help Cornell remain an educational beacon, a source of solutions, and a bridge to the world.   

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Back to Class CLE Program – “Truth, Lies & GenAI: Research, Risks and Responsibility”
Myron Taylor Hall, Landis Auditorium, Room 184
The full-court press of generative AI tools into the legal information arena is beginning to dramatically shift the way we approach both classic legal research and the information we search for and encounter every day. Lawyers and clients are watching the explosion of generative AI in legal products and elsewhere. How can savvy attorneys harness the boundless potential of AI to deliver accurate and effective legal information and advice to their clients, while maintaining the integrity of their practice of law? How do we assess and address risks and pitfalls, like overpromise, hallucinations, and ethical concerns? What are the risks to attorney work product? How are bar associations and courts handling attorneys’ use of AI? Join Kim Nayyer, Edward Cornell Law Librarian, Associate Dean for Library Services, and Professor of the Practice as she breaks down the basics of machine learning and generative AI, their impacts on legal and other information, and strategies to maintain high quality legal and other research.

Attendees are eligible to receive 1.5 NY CLE credit in the area of Skills. Attorneys who practice outside New York may be eligible for reciprocal CLE credit. This program is appropriate for in-person transitional and non-transitional attorneys, and for remote non-transitional attorneys. 

12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m.                    
Alumni and Faculty Luncheon
The Purcell Courtyard, Myron Taylor Hall
Enjoy a casual lunch with classmates and faculty members, and catch up on Law School news.

2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
State of the Law School Address
Myron Taylor Hall, Landis Auditorium, Room 184
Cornell Law School is a dynamic, forward-thinking institution, where groundbreaking faculty research on global issues shapes the education of students. The school is dedicated to training “Lawyers in the Best Sense” — professionals prepared to make a meaningful impact on the world. As a well-managed organization, the law school operates with a strong business acumen. Join Jens David Ohlin, Allan R. Tessler Dean and Professor of Law, for his annual State of the Law School Address to learn more about the school’s vision and achievements.

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.  
Law School Reunion Wine Tasting
The Gallery, Myron Taylor Hall
Experience wines from New York State and around the world.                   

6:30 p.m.
Reunion Class Cocktail Receptions and Dinners
Enjoy a festive evening in the company of your fellow classmates and have your Reunion 2025 class photo taken.  Class dinner locations will be announced soon. 

10 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Reunion Tent Parties
Arts Quad
A Reunion 2025 button is required (no one under 21 admitted).

Saturday, June 7
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.                        
Reunion 5K
Cornell Botanic Gardens

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.                        
Reunion Registration
College Avenue Entrance, Myron Taylor Hall

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.                     
Reunion Breakfast and Book Talk: “Myron Taylor: The Man Nobody Knew”
Myron Taylor Hall, Landis Auditorium, Room 184
Myron Taylor was one of the most consequential Americans of the 20th Century. In the early part of the Century, Taylor dominated American business – first as the czar of the textile industry, and later CEO of U.S. Steel. Thereafter, he served as President Franklin Roosevelt’s “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary” to the Vatican during World War II.  And in that role, Taylor was at the epi-center of eight or nine of the most important geopolitical issues of that era.

You are cordially invited to meet the author, C. Evan Stewart, AB ’74, JD ’77, who will discuss his recently published book, “Myron Taylor: The Man Nobody Knew,” and answer questions about Taylor’s life and times, including his many contributions to Cornell Law School.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Professional Clothing Drop
G81, Myron Taylor Hall
Do you have professional clothing (suits, ties, jackets, skirts, winter coats) in your closet that no longer fit or Do you have professional clothing (suits, ties, jackets, skirts, winter coats) in your closet that no longer fit or that you just don’t wear anymore?  The Cornell Law School Women’s Law Coalition will take those items off your hands.  Law students are always in need of professional attire for interviews and will put your clothing to very good use.  Please consider packing your ‘gently used’ professional attire and drop your items off anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in G81, Myron Taylor Hall.  You will not only be caring for a law student in a way you’ve never imagined, but you’ll be creating space in your suitcase to take home some Cornell Store purchases.     

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Recorded Program – “To Do the Greatest Good: Cornell Campaign”
MacDonald Moot Court Room 390 – Myron Taylor Hall
Over the next three years, Cornell University seeks to raise at least $5 billion and connect at least 200,000 Cornellians to one another and the university. Together, we will help Cornell remain an educational beacon, a source of solutions, and a bridge to the world.   

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                
State of the University Address
Bailey Hall
This program will also be live-streamed in the Landis Auditorium, Room 184, Myron Taylor Hall.

12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.                    
Dinosaur Barbecue Lunch & Reunion Campaign Celebration
The Purcell Courtyard, Myron Taylor Hall
Join alumni, faculty, and guests for this long-standing old-fashioned family barbecue tradition and celebrate with your class committee members.  

1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Law Library Special Collections Open House
Law Library, Edwin S. Dawson Room, Myron Taylor Hall Room 382
Selections from the Law Library’s special collections and archives will be on display. This will include photos and memorabilia from your student days, available for your perusal. Also during this time, you will see exhibits including medals awarded to Myron Taylor, the library’s collection of Supreme Court bobbleheads, and an exhibit on the model train from the Scottsboro trials. Please note that no food or drinks are permitted within the Edwin S. Dawson Room.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Back to Class Program – “The Return of Donald J. Trump: Trade and Tariff Implications” CLE
Myron Taylor Hall Room 184
Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House with a clear agenda on tariffs and trade. These issues will have an important economic impact on our economy, impacting: manufacturing, importing, retailing and consumer prices. Trump has called himself the “Tariff Man” and is proud of his tough trade actions against imports from China during his first presidency. What can we really expect on Trump 2.0, and how can we as lawyers play a role. Presented by Leslie Alan Glick, BS ’67, JD ’70, Shareholder, Butzel.

Attendees are eligible to receive 1.0 NY CLE credit in the area of Professional Practice. Attorneys who practice outside New York may be eligible for reciprocal CLE credit. This program is appropriate for in-person transitional and non-transitional attorneys, and for remote non-transitional attorneys. 

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.                    
Guided Tour of the Newly Renovated Hughes Hall
Meet in the Peñalver Foyer, Myron Taylor Hall

6:00 – 10:00 p.m.      
All-Class Celebration and Buffet Dinner with New York Dueling Pianos
The Purcell Courtyard, Myron Taylor Hall
Join us for this final gathering under the tent. Buffet stations open at 6:30 PM and the New York Dueling Pianos begin at 7:00 PM.  This comedy-based dueling piano show is a fun, high-energy party-in-a-box! Two pianists sing and play everything from Jimmy Buffet, Garth Brooks, Maroon 5, Billy Joel, Tom Petty, Jerry Lee Lewis, to Disney, Bruno Mars, Elvis, Madonna, Ed Sheeran, Metallica, and just about anything else. But most importantly, the show is all about the audience. It’s a clap-along, sing-along, crazy fiesta with roasts, drinking songs, toasts, and hi-octane comedy.

10 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.               
Reunion Tent Parties          
Arts Quad
A Reunion 2025 button is required (no one under 21 admitted).

For a full list of Cornell Reunion activities go to: www.alumni.cornell.edu/reunion
Learn about recreational events including golf, campus tours, hikes, and more. Be sure to add some playtime to your itinerary!