In October, our leadership donors gathered at the McNamara Alumni Center for the 2019 William B. Lockhart Club Dinner. 

Jeanette Bazis ’92, a member of the Law School’s Board of Advisors, welcomed Minnesota Law alumni, donors, and friends, and Dean Garry W. Jenkins, Professor Alexandra Klass, and current student Eduardo Castro, 3L, celebrated Minnesota Law’s recent accomplishments and its important role as a leader in legal education. The evening included a special video highlighting the impact of the Binger Center for New Americans.

M Lockhart Club

The Lockhart Club is the University of Minnesota Law School’s leadership annual giving society. The Lockhart Club brings together generations of alumni and friends who generously express their support of Minnesota Law through an annual gift of $2,000 or more. 

$25,000+ Binger Circle 

Named for legendary lawyer-leader and philanthropist James H. Binger ’41, the Binger Circle consists of the Law School’s most generous supporters. Members of the Binger Circle ensure our alumni, faculty, and students can solve today’s grand challenges. 

$10,000–$24,999 Fraser Society 

As dean, Everett Fraser helped bring the Law School to national prominence. Today, members of the Fraser Society help secure the Law School’s place at the forefront of legal education. 

$5,000–$9,999 Dean’s Circle 

Since its founding in 1888, the Law School has been led by eleven distinguished deans. Members of the Dean’s Circle build on their example and help ensure the Law School graduates the next generation of lawyer-leaders. 

$2,000–$4,999 Murphy Society 

Judge Diana Murphy ’74 was a champion of justice and opportunity for all, and promoted education as a means to improve everyone’s lives. Members of the Murphy Society honor her legacy through their generous support of the Law School. 

LOCKHART GOLD Graduates of the Last Decade 

Lockhart GOLD was created to engage a new generation of leadership donors. Alumni give at special giving levels based on their graduation year and enjoy all benefits of the Lockhart Club. 

Graduation Year and GOLD Giving Level 

• 2019 — $10/month ($120 annually) 
• 2016, 2017, 2018 — $25/month ($300 annually) 
• 2013, 2014, 2015 — $50/month ($600 annually) 
• 2010, 2011, 2012 — $100/month ($1,200 annually)