Endowment Funds

The Law School has the following endowed professorship, library, lecture, scholarship, fellowship, and prize funds. The date of the gift and the name of the donor are given in each instance.

Professorships

Nathan Baker Professorship of Law (1981) A gift in honor of Nathan Baker, who dedicated fifty years of his life to the practice of trial advocacy, from Robert C. Baker and Gerald H. Baker, his sons, to establish a professorship for the teaching of trial advocacy, procedure, and evidence.

Simeon E. Baldwin Professorship (1896 and 1927) A gift and bequest of Professor Simeon E. Baldwin, B.A. 1861, for “a Professorship of Roman Law, Comparative Jurisprudence, or other branch of advanced legal education, as the faculty of the Law School may recommend.”

Alexander M. Bickel Professorship of Public Law (1979) Gifts from various individuals, news organizations, and others in memory of Sterling Professor Alexander M. Bickel, a member of the faculty from 1956 until his death in 1974.

Jacquin D. Bierman Professorship of Taxation (1998) A gift from Jacquin D. Bierman, J.D. 1937, a professor and scholarly entrepreneur in the field of taxation.

Binger Clinical Faculty Chair in Human Rights at Yale Law School (2016) Established by the Robina Foundation to support a clinical faculty member at Yale Law School who will teach human rights–related courses and clinics and lead the Robina Human Rights Initiative.

David Boies Professorship of Law (2003) Established in honor of David Boies, a member of the Yale Law School Class of 1966, distinguished trial and appellate lawyer, by his friends and partners. To be held by a member of the faculty of outstanding scholarly achievement whose writing, teaching, and public service exemplify the qualities of intelligence, imagination, and judgment that have been the hallmark of David Boies’s exceptional career in the law.

Guido Calabresi Professorship (2006) Established through a bequest of Ralph Gregory Elliot, B.A. 1958, LL.B. 1961, to honor Guido Calabresi, B.S. 1953, LL.B. 1958, M.A.Hon. 1962, former Dean of Yale Law School and respected jurist.

The George W. and Sadella D. Crawford Professorial Lectureship (1997) A fund supporting either a professorship, a fellowship, or a lectureship. Established through a generous bequest from Dr. Charlotte Crawford Watkins, Ph.D. 1937, of Washington, D.C., professor of English at Howard University, in memory of her father, George W. Crawford (LL.B. 1903), 1877–1972, a child of former slaves who became a founding signatory of the NAACP and a trustee of Talladega College. He was in addition one of Connecticut’s leading attorneys, serving as corporation counsel for the City of New Haven and judge on the New Haven Probate Court.

William Nelson Cromwell Fund (1949) Bequest of William Nelson Cromwell, Esq., of the New York bar, income to be used for the general purposes of the Law School. The fund currently supports a professorship.

Elizabeth K. Dollard Professorship of Law, Medicine, and Psychiatry (1990) Established by a gift from the Elizabeth K. Dollard Charitable Trust, in memory of Elizabeth K. Dollard, J.D. 1939, for teaching and research that explores the intersection of law, medicine, and psychiatry.

William O. Douglas Clinical Professorship of Law (1989) A gift from Mrs. Gordon B. Tweedy and Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy’s daughters, Clare Tweedy McMorris, Ann Tweedy, and Margot Tweedy, in memory of Gordon Bradford Tweedy, B.A. 1929, LL.B. 1932, on the occasion of the anniversaries of his graduation from Yale College and Yale Law School, and in honor of the Honorable William O. Douglas, M.A. 1932, Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1939–75.

Doyle/Winter–YLS Democracy and Dialogue (2020) Established by a gift from Michael A. Doyle, LL.B. 1962, and Bunny Winter, to support the teaching and research activities associated with the Michael A. Doyle and Bunny Winter Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law, in accordance with university policies.

The John M. Duff, Jr. Professorship (2004) Established in recognition of gifts by John M. Duff Jr., LL.B. 1966, founder of the private equity firm Duff Ackerman & Goodrich, based in San Francisco.

Allen Duffy/Class of 1960 Professorship (1990) Created through the generosity of David A. (J.D. 1960) and Betty Jones and members of the 1960 graduating class, on the occasion of their thirtieth reunion, to honor the memory of deceased classmate Allen Duffy, J.D. 1960, a highly respected New Haven practitioner.

Joseph M. Field 1955 Professorship of Law (2005) Established by a gift from Joseph M. Field, LL.B. 1955.

Macklin Fleming Professorship of Law (1999) Established by a bequest from Macklin Fleming, B.A. 1934, LL.B. 1937, former Justice of the California Courts of Appeal.

Martin R. Flug ’55 Faculty Support Fund (2016) Established by a gift from Martin R. Flug, LL.B. 1955, to support the teaching and research activities of current and visiting academic faculty.

Ford Foundation Professorship in Comparative and Foreign Law (1955) Established by the Ford Foundation to strengthen programs in international legal studies.

Ford Foundation Professorship in Law and Social Sciences (1955) Established by the Ford Foundation to improve the training of lawyers and law teachers.

Lafayette S. Foster Professorship (1903) Bequest of the Honorable Lafayette S. Foster, to found a professorship of English common law. “I direct that said Professor, as often as once in four years, shall deliver a public lecture at some convenient time and place…upon any branch of the common, civil, municipal or ecclesiastical law—the law of nature—the law of nations—political economy—or general politics, the professor to select his own subject.”

John A. Garver Professorship (1927) A gift and bequest of John A. Garver, B.A. 1875, to establish a chair of jurisprudence.

Sol Goldman Clinical Professorship (2008) Established by a gift from the Sol Goldman Charitable Trust, to support teaching and research activities associated with the professorship.

Maurice R. Greenberg Visiting Professorship (2006) Established by a gift from David Boies, LL.B. 1966, and Mary M. Boies, in honor of Maurice R. Greenberg.

Walton Hale Hamilton Professorship (1965) Gifts in memory of Professor Walton Hale Hamilton, M.A. Hon. 1928, a member of the faculty from 1928 to 1948.

The Sam Harris Professorship of Law (1983) A gift in memory of Sam Harris, LL.B. 1936, by the law firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, and by his former clients and friends, to establish a chair in corporate and securities law.

Wesley Newcomb Hohfeld Professorship of Jurisprudence (1958) A gift in memory of Professor Wesley Newcomb Hohfeld, M.A. Hon. 1914, a member of the faculty between 1914 and 1918, from the May Treat Morrison Foundation, by Professor Hohfeld’s brother, Edward Hohfeld, as trustee, to start a professorship of jurisprudence.

Howard M. Holtzmann Professorship of International Law (1997) Established by gifts from Howard M. Holtzmann, B.A. 1942, J.D. 1947, a distinguished lawyer and jurist in the field of international arbitration and dispute resolution, and from his friends, on the occasion of Judge Holtzmann’s fifty-fifth reunion in Yale College, and fiftieth in Yale Law School. The chair is to be held by a member of the Yale Law School faculty who has achieved a worldwide reputation for teaching and scholarship in the field of international law, and who is devoted to the promotion of international order.

Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Professorship (1985) A gift in honor of the Honorable Nicholas deB. Katzenbach, LL.B. 1947, professor of law, attorney general of the United States, undersecretary of state of the United States, and senior vice-president, law and external relations, of the International Business Machines Corporation, from the International Business Machines Corporation and numerous individuals, to establish a chair of public law or other branch of advanced legal education—not necessarily limited to domestic law or to the law of any one nation.

Knight Chair in Constitutional Law and the First Amendment (1997) Established by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to focus on the constitutional study of free speech and communication, with special emphasis on issues posed by new communications technologies.

Arthur Liman Professorship (1996) Established by the friends of Arthur L. Liman, LL.B. 1957, in recognition of his exemplary achievements as a counselor, advocate, and devoted defender of the public interest, to be held by a member of the faculty whose own teaching and scholarship display the same high ideals as Arthur Liman’s distinguished career.

Augustus E. Lines Professorship of Testamentary Law (1908) A bequest of Augustus E. Lines, of New Haven, Connecticut.

Henry R. Luce Professorship of Jurisprudence (1955) Gift from Henry R. Luce, B.A. 1920, M.A. Hon. 1926, the incumbent to teach law in Yale College as well as the Yale Law School.

Myres S. McDougal Professorship (1998) Gift of Paul C. Tsai, LL.M. 1954, J.S.D. 1957, together with friends and former students, in memory of Myres S. McDougal, J.S.D. 1931, Associate Professor of Law, 1934–39; Professor, 1939–44; William K. Townsend Professor of Law, 1944–58; Sterling Professor of Law, 1958–75; and Sterling Professor Emeritus of Law, 1975–98; to support a professorship.

Walter E. Meyer Professorship of Property and Urban Law (1965) Gift in memory of Walter E. Meyer, B.A. 1901, from the Walter E. Meyer Research Institute of Law, Inc.

Edward J. Phelps Professorship (1887) A gift of Junius S. Morgan, and his son J. Pierpont Morgan, LL.D. 1908, in honor of Professor Edward J. Phelps, 1822–1900, a member of the faculty between 1881 and 1900, to support a professorship of contracts and commercial law.

Alfred M. Rankin Professorship of Law (1991) Gifts in honor of Alfred M. Rankin, B.S. 1936, LL.B. 1939, a distinguished practicing lawyer for more than fifty years and a leader in civic affairs in Cleveland, Ohio, from his wife, Clara Taplin Rankin, and his son, Alfred M. Rankin Jr., B.A. 1963, LL.B. 1966, to establish a chair in Yale Law School whose holder shall have demonstrated consistent quality and devotion to teaching both in the classroom and as a mentor to students.

Florence Rogatz Visiting Professorships (1994) A fund established through a generous bequest from Pat Herman Winokur in memory of her parents, Florence Rogatz Herman, LL.B. 1923, and Alexander C. Herman, to support visiting professorships.

Oscar M. Ruebhausen Professorship of Law (2005) Established by a bequest of Oscar M. Ruebhausen, LL.B. 1937.

Sidley Austin–Robert D. McLean ’70 Visiting Professorship (2006) Established by gifts from the law firm of Sidley Austin LLP, family, and friends to honor Robert D. McLean, LL.B. 1970, and his distinguished career in the law.

Robert R. Slaughter Professorship of Law (1998) A grant from the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation in memory of Robert R. Slaughter, B.A. 1945, LL.B. 1950, of New York City, to establish a chair in any field of English or American common or commercial law.

Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professorship (1993) A chair in international law, diplomacy, and cross-cultural studies. Established in honor of Ambassador Gerard C. Smith, LL.B. 1938, and in memory of his wife, Bernice Latrobe Smith, through gifts from family, friends, and the Ingalls Foundation.

John Thomas Smith Professorship (1964) Gift in memory of John Thomas Smith, LL.B. 1901 (1879–1947), from members of his family, friends, and associates, to found a professorship dealing with the legal problems arising from the impact on law of economic and technological changes.

Charles F. Southmayd Professorship (1913) A gift in memory of Charles F. Southmayd, LL.D. 1884, from his sister, Emily F. Southmayd.

Potter Stewart Professorship of Constitutional Law (1989) Established through the generosity of family, friends, and former law clerks to honor the memory of the Honorable Potter Stewart, LL.B. 1941, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1958–81. The memorial fund supports a Yale Law School chair, the holder of which also offers courses in Yale College.

Leighton Homer Surbeck Professorship (2000) Established to honor Homer Surbeck, Yale Law School Class of 1927 and founding member of the law firm of Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, by Margaret Surbeck, his wife. The appointment should be held by a person experienced in the practice of law prior to assuming the professorship.

William K. Townsend Professorship (1925) Gifts in memory of Professor William K. Townsend, LL.B. 1874, a member of the faculty between 1881 and 1907, from his son, George H. Townsend, B.A. 1908.

Gordon Bradford Tweedy Professorship of Law and Organization (1980) A gift in honor of Gordon Bradford Tweedy, B.A. 1929, LL.B. 1932, from members of his family, to establish a joint professorship between the Law School and the School of Management. The incumbent will offer interdisciplinary courses in both schools to encourage the growth of ideas and viewpoints between the legal and business communities.

Anne Urowsky Fund (2008) Established by a gift from Richard J. Urowsky, B.A. 1967, J.D. 1972, in honor of his mother, Anne Urowsky, to support the Anne Urowsky Professor in Law at Yale Law School.

Robert W. Winner Professorship (1999) An endowed chair in Law and Humanities or Law and Public Policy, created by the gift from a member of the Yale Law School Class of 1938 who was a close friend and business partner of Robert W. Winner, a Washington, D.C., real estate investor and humanitarian.

J. Skelly Wright Professorship (2008) Established by a bequest of Mrs. Helen Wright and gifts from former law clerks and friends, to honor the life and career of James Skelly Wright, LL.D. Hon. 1961, an eminent and courageous judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (1948–62) and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1962–87).

General Purpose and Research Funds

Simeon E. Baldwin Fund (1927) Bequest of Simeon E. Baldwin, B.A. 1861.

Burton H. Brody Fund (1998) Gift from Burton H. Brody, B.S. 1945W, J.D. 1950.

Shirley Oakes Butler Fund (1987) Bequest of Shirley Oakes Butler, LL.B. 1954.

Ann F. Cudahy Fund for Law and Business Policy (1975) Gift from the Patrick and Anna M. Cudahy Fund, in memory of the wife of Richard D. Cudahy, LL.B. 1955, president of the fund. To support teaching, research, and special programs in law and business policy.

Sherman Day Fund (1948) Bequest of Sherman Day, B.A. 1896.

Harold Depew Fund (1966) Gift from Harold Depew, LL.B. 1906.

Albert B. Dick Fund (1921, 1923, 1927) Gift from Albert B. Dick, of Chicago. Income available for the general purposes of the Law School.

Timothy Dwight Fund (1899) Gift from President Timothy Dwight.

Eugene Phelps Edwards Fund (1939) Bequest of Eugene Phelps Edwards.

Gregg L. Engles ’82 Fund (2008) Established by a gift from Gregg L. Engles, J.D. 1982, for the general support of the Law School.

Martin F. Ernst Fund (1960) Bequest of Martin F. Ernst.

Faculty Memorial Fund (2009) Established by gifts from faculty, friends, and relatives in memory of deceased Yale Law School faculty members.

Allen B. Forbes Fund (1921) Gift from Allen B. Forbes, LL.B. 1888.

Gerald R. Ford Program in Law and Public Policy (1980) In honor of President Gerald R. Ford, LL.B. 1941, a program of teaching and research in law and public policy.

Fund for Animal Law (2016) Established to support teaching, scholarship, research, experiential learning opportunities, conferences, or other activities that advance the field of animal law.

Sol and Lillian Goldman Deanship at Yale Law School (2004) Established by a gift from the Sol Goldman Charitable Trust and the Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust to support the deanship. The sitting dean shall be known as the Sol & Lillian Goldman Professor of Law.

Goldman Fund for International Initiatives at Yale Law School (2005) Established by a gift from Lloyd M. and Victoria A. Goldman to support international programming at Yale Law School.

Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Fund for International Initiatives (2006) Established by the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation to support globalization initiatives at the Law School.

Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Fund II (2008) Established by the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation to be used for general support.

Marc Heilweil Dean’s Innovation Fund (2022) Established by a gift from Marc Heilweil ’74 to support innovative ideas and advancements within the school, including research on corporate law structure, visiting scholars, support for fellows, and a conference.

Charles E. Hodgdon Fund (1969) Bequest of Ernest F. Hodgdon, LL.B. 1909, son of Charles E. Hodgdon.

Harvey L. Karp Fund (1987) Established by a gift from the Harvey L. Karp Foundation to support the Law School’s existing Visiting Lecturers program.

Eugene and Gloria Landy Fund for the Study of Corporate Law (2015) Established by a gift from Eugene W. Landy, LL.B. 1958, to further the mission of the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law.

Carol L. and Eugene A. Ludwig Flex-Faculty Fund (2016) Established by Dr. Carol L. Ludwig and Eugene A. Ludwig ’73 J.D. to provide sustainable financial resources for the recruitment, development, and retention of tenure-track faculty of the highest caliber who will sustain Yale Law School’s preeminence in legal teaching, research, and scholarship.

William W. Meyer Fund (1969) Bequest of William W. Meyer, M.A. 1912, LL.B. 1915.

James T. Moran Fund (1937) Bequest of James T. Moran, LL.B. 1884.

Charles M. Nathan 1965 Fund for the Study of Corporate and Commercial Law at Yale Law School (2006) Established by Charles M. Nathan, LL.B. 1965, to support the study of corporate and commercial law at Yale Law School.

Deborah L. Rhode Fund for Public Interest and Pro Bono Service (2005) Established by a gift from Deborah L. Rhode, B.A. 1974, J.D. 1977, for students interested in pro bono or public interest opportunities.

Robina Human Rights Initiative Endowment Fund (2016) Established by the Robina Foundation to (1) provide financial assistance to YLS students and graduates pursuing careers in human rights, including through academic-year scholarships, summer public interest fellowships, postgraduate fellowships, and law school loan repayment assistance; (2) support visiting human rights faculty, scholars, and practitioners; and (3) fund human rights–related research, clinical education, teaching, and programming at YLS, particularly to enable innovation in human rights clinical education and student opportunities to gain direct human rights investigation and advocacy experience, and outreach to the broader Yale community, including support for human rights education and experience for Yale undergraduates.

Jonathan P. Rosen ’70 Fund for Faculty Support (2004) Established by a gift from Jonathan P. Rosen, J.D. 1970, for the general support of Yale Law School faculty.

Alfred E. Rosenhirsch Fund (1958) Gift from Alfred E. Rosenhirsch, B.A. 1925, LL.B. 1927, income to be used for general support.

Oscar M. Ruebhausen Professor Research Support (2005) Established by a bequest of Oscar M. Ruebhausen, LL.B. 1937 to support the Oscar M. Ruebhausen Professorship.

Oscar M. Ruebhausen Visiting Scholars (2005) Established by a bequest of Oscar M. Ruebhausen, LL.B. 1937, to support individuals invited to Yale Law School.

Donald Schapiro (B.A. ’45, J.D. ’49) Faculty Fund (2014) Established by a gift from Linda Schapiro and friends, in memory of Donald Schapiro, B.A. 1945, J.D. 1949, to support the faculty at Yale Law School.

Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center Fund (1988) Established by gifts honoring Orville H. Schell Jr., B.A. 1930, from the John Merck Fund, his family, colleagues, and friends, to create the Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights Law at Yale Law School. The purpose of the center is to train and equip a new generation of lawyers, in Orville’s mold, to carry on the work of human rights advocacy that was so important to him and that has become vital to our nation and our world.

Shibley Family Fund (1995) Established through a generous bequest from the late Raymond N. Shibley, LL.B. 1950, to support a faculty research fund devoted to aspects of post–World War II contracts law.

Harry Shulman Fund (1957) Bequest of Harry Shulman, M.A. Hon. 1937, a member of the faculty from 1930 to 1955 and dean of the Law School from 1954 to 1955.

Richard A. Siegal Dean’s Discretionary Endowment Fund (2020) Established by a gift from Richard A. Siegal, J.D. 1954, to be applied to the general purposes of the Yale Law School.

John G. Simon Fund for Teaching and Research at Yale Law School (2007) Established by a gift from Robert C. Pozen, J.D. 1972, J.S.D. 1973, in honor of Professor John G. Simon, to support law and economics research, teaching, and related activities associated with the Law School.

The Soraya-Asef Legal Services Clinic Fund (2017) Established by Dr. Baha Asefzadeh and Dr. Michael S. Singer ’95 B.S., ’02 M.D., ’00 Ph.D. to provide operating support for Yale Law School clinics that represent clients or advocate on their behalf, with preference for clinics focused on immigration issues or refugee assistance. If no such clinic requires the fund’s support, the fund may support other clinics focused on the infringement of civil rights or related issues.

John D. Spencer Fund (1961) Bequest of John D. Spencer, LL.B. 1911.

Harold G. and Brian R. Sterling Family Fund (2010) Established by a gift from Brian R. Sterling, J.D. 1985, and his father, Harold G. Sterling, J.D. 1954, for the general priorities of the Law School.

Streicker Fund for Student Research (1997) Endowment fund established by John H. Streicker, J.D. 1967, to provide support for student research or educational projects involving travel, with priority given to projects with international travel requirements, and to those of sufficient duration to allow the recipient the opportunity to become immersed in some portion of the cultural, legal, or governmental system of the destination country or region.

Thomas Thacher Fund (1922) Established by a gift from Thomas Day Thacher, B.A. 1904, in honor of his father, Thomas Thacher, B.A. 1871, and later increased by gifts from Mrs. Thomas Thacher and Mrs. Thomas D. Thacher.

George B. Thayer Fund (1941) Bequest of George B. Thayer, LL.B. 1897.

Cecil F. Travis (1972) Bequest of Cecil F. Travis, LL.B. 1926.

Gordon B. Tweedy Fund (1972) Gift from Gordon B. Tweedy, B.A. 1929, LL.B. 1932, income to be used to support faculty research and programs, particularly in private international law.

Stanley P. Wagman Fund (2005) Established by a gift from Harriett Gordon Wagman in memory of her husband, Stanley P. Wagman, J.D. 1954, for the general support of the Law School.

Wayland Memorial (1905) Gifts from friends of Francis Wayland, M.A. Hon. 1881.

Harry H. Wellington Dean’s Discretionary Fund for Faculty Support (2005) Established by a gift from Alan L. Wurtzel, LL.B. 1959, to support the faculty of Yale Law School.

The William B. Wolf, Jr. Fund on Women and the Law (2002) Established by Susan M. Wolf, J.D. 1980, her husband, Professor Gene Borgida, and their family in honor of her father, William B. Wolf Jr., LL.B. 1951, to support research, scholarship, and programs on women and the law.

Financial Aid: Scholarship, Loan, Loan Deferral, and Forgiveness Funds

Roger S. and Virginia Aaron Scholarship Fund (1999) Gift from the Aaron family, during the thirtieth reunion year of Roger S. Aaron, chairman of the Yale Law School Fund Board 1998–99.

Carolyn E. Agger Endowment for Women in Law (1997) A fund established through the generous bequest of Carolyn E. Agger, LL.B. 1938, of Washington, D.C., a partner in the law firm of Arnold & Porter. Income from the fund is used to fund student scholarships and grants for up to three years to assist graduates who pursue postgraduate legal studies or who engage in low-paying legal careers.

Davis and Bessie Albert Scholarship Fund (2008) Established by a bequest from the estate of Harry M. Albert, LL.B. 1935, in memory of his parents, with a preference for residents of Waterbury, Connecticut, the State of Connecticut, or for graduates of Suffield Academy, Suffield, Conn.

Albrecht Scholarship Fund (2020) Established by a bequest of Arthur Robert Albrecht, LL.B. 1951, to be used to provide scholarships for law students who are in financial need.

Marion G. and Fred W. Aley Scholarship (1983) A gift from Marion G. Aley, LL.B. 1925.

R. Bruce Allensworth Scholarship Fund (2008) Established by R. Bruce Allensworth, J.D. 1978, on the occasion of his thirtieth Law School reunion, for Yale Law School students, preferably J.D. candidates.

John Page Austin ’39 LL.B. Scholarship in Law (2011) Established by a gift from William G. Green, B.A. 1966, in honor of John Page Austin, LL.B. 1939, who spent more than fifty years at the California firm of Morrison & Foerster LLP and helped mentor generations of young attorneys.

James T. Babb Scholarship (1963) Gift in honor of James T. Babb, B.A. 1924, M.A. Hon. 1945, librarian of Yale University, established by the Steele-Reese Foundation. For scholarships and fellowships with preference to students from the state of Idaho.

Hugh H. Barber Memorial Scholarship (1972) Gift from Ronald Barber, in memory of his brother, Hugh H. Barber, LL.B. 1921.

Curtis H. Barnette Scholarship Fund (1999) Established by a gift from Curtis H. Barnette, LL.B. 1962. To be awarded based on the integrity, leadership, and academic and service performance of a student. Preference to graduates of West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, or Liberty High School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, or other West Virginia or Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, colleges.

Thomas D. Barr ’58 Scholarship Fund (2008) Established by Cornelia H. Barr honoring her husband, Thomas D. Barr, LL.B. 1958, with a preference for students interested in litigation.

Joseph W. Beatman Fellowship Fund (1967) Gift from the Beatman Foundation, Inc. [Frances Levinson (Mrs. Joseph W.) Beatman]. For fellowships, preference to be given to those graduate students preparing for teaching careers in American law schools.

The Abraham, Eva, and Leonard Becker Scholarship Fund (2016) Established by the estate of Leonard H. Becker ’68 LL.B. to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students and graduates, with preference for individuals from the State of Maine.

Edward R. Becker ’57 Scholarship (2009) Established by gifts from the Becker family, former law clerks, and friends of the Honorable Edward R. Becker, LL.B. 1957, with a preference for students from the greater Philadelphia area.

William John Beecher Scholarship (1924) Marguerite K. Beecher and Florence Beecher Budd in memory of their father, William John Beecher, LL.B. 1880.

William S. Beinecke Scholarship Fund (1964) Gift from William S. Beinecke, B.A. 1936, the income to be used for scholarships for outstanding representatives of minority groups.

Murray Berrie Fund (1982) Established by Murray L. Berrie and his family for American graduate students interested in constitutional law and civil liberties.

Samuel R. Betts Scholarship (1929) Samuel R. Betts, B.A. 1875; continued after his death in 1930 from income of a general bequest for the benefit of the Law School.

William Bingham Scholarship (1955) William Bingham II, of Bethel, Maine. Awarded to candidates (in the order mentioned) from the town of Bethel, from other towns in Oxford County, or from elsewhere in the state of Maine.

Boris I. Bittker Scholarship (2006) Made possible by a bequest of Boris I. Bittker, LL.B. 1941, M.A.Hon. 1951, for scholarships or loan forgiveness.

William B. Bosley Fund (1966) Gift from the Estate of Mrs. Jeanette D. Bosley in memory of her husband, William B. Bosley, B.A. 1892, LL.B. 1894.

Eugene Francis Boyer Memorial Scholarship Fund (1982) Bequest of Esther Dodd Boyer in memory of her husband, Eugene Francis Boyer, Ph.B. 1917. Preference in award, first, to students who are descendants of three or more generations of Connecticut residents, and secondly, to students who are Connecticut residents of shorter duration.

Ava Brackett Scholarship Fund (1999) Established in memory of Ava Brackett, J.D. 1986, by family members, friends, and classmates. To be awarded to dedicated students who embody Ava’s humanitarian commitment and intellectual drive.

Bernard and Helen Brandes Scholarship Fund (1966) Established by Bernard E. Brandes, LL.B. 1937, and members of his family, to be used for gift or loan scholarships for needy students not otherwise provided for by financial aid.

Elizabeth Warke Brem Memorial Fund (2007) Established by a gift from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher in memory of Elizabeth Warke Brem, J.D. 1996, for scholarships at Yale Law School with a preference for Hispanic women students.

Edgar H. Brenner ’54 Scholarship Fund (2011) Established by a grant from the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation in honor of Edgar H. Brenner, J.D. 1954, member of the Board of the Foundation for forty-nine years, serving as President from 1995 to 2001.

Guido Calabresi ’58 Scholarship Fund (2012) Established by a gift from the Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust to honor Guido Calabresi, B.S. 1953, LL.B. 1958, M.A.H. 1962, United States Circuit Judge and Dean and Sterling Professor at Yale Law School, with a preference for students who are immigrants or are the children of immigrants to the United States.

Calhoun Scholarship Fund of Phi Alpha Delta and Book and Gavel (1947) A gift from the members of the Calhoun (Yale) chapter of Phi Alpha Delta fraternity. Income to be used to aid undergraduate students and graduate fellows in the school; preference to be given to qualifying sons and daughters of members of Phi Alpha Delta.

Robert Fisk Cavanagh ’56, ’59 J.D. Scholarship (2009) Established in memory of Bob Cavanagh, for Yale Law School students who share the spirit of local civic commitment that he exemplified over the course of his fifty-year professional life.

Chan-Loo Scholarship Fund (2003) Gift from the estate of Sau Ung Loo Chan, J.D. 1928, in honor of her parents, Joe Loo and Choy Shee Loo, to assist students from Hawaii.

Charles E. Clark Fund (1963) Gifts in honor of Judge Charles E. Clark, B.A. 1911, LL.B. 1913, dean of the Law School from 1929 to 1939, from alumni and friends. The income to be allocated by the dean either to scholarships or to the purchase of books for the Yale law library.

Chauncey I. Clark Scholarships (1961) Bequest of Lottie V. J. Clark in memory of her husband, Chauncey I. Clark, LL.B. 1908, for many years a leading member of the New York Admiralty Bar.

Class of 1988 Scholarships Fund (1993) Established by a gift from the members of the Class of 1988 for scholarships in the Law School.

Hillary Rodham Clinton Fund for Public Interest (2019) Established by gifts from classmates and friends of Hillary Rodham Clinton, J.D. 1973, to support the Hillary Rodham Clinton Public Interest Fellowship, to encourage and support recent law graduates committed to public service, enabling them to spend one year working full-time with a U.S. host organization on behalf of disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.

Abraham J. and Jeannette Cohen Scholarship (1983) Established by George M. Cohen, LL.B. 1960, in memory of his parents, Abraham and Jeannette Cohen.

George M. Cohen Scholarship (1997) Established in memory of George M. Cohen, LL.B. 1960, by family, friends, classmates, and his partners at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, New York City.

Peter P. Coladarci Scholarship Fund (1992) Gifts from family members and friends in memory of Peter P. Coladarci, LL.B. 1953, a distinguished Chicago practitioner, to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students and graduates for scholarships, summer internships, and loan forgiveness.

Robert E. Cone Scholarship (1966) Established by Mrs. Harold M. Cone as a memorial to her son, Robert E. Cone. To be awarded periodically to members of the student body who demonstrate a special interest in the field of civil liberties and civil rights and who are in financial need.

Joseph L. Connor Scholarship Fund (1968) Gift from the Estate of Joseph L. Connor, LL.B. 1909.

James Cogswell Converse Scholarship Fund (1990) Established through the bequest of Edith D. Converse, to support scholarships in memory of James Cogswell Converse, Yale College Class of 1897.

E. Virgil Conway Scholarship Fund (2003) Established by E. Virgil Conway, LL.B. 1956, to be awarded annually as a scholarship.

Walter Wheeler Cook Scholarship (1958) Gift in honor of Professor Walter Wheeler Cook, B.A., M.A., LL.D., member of the faculty from 1916 to 1928, from the May Treat Morrison Foundation of San Francisco, California.

Corbey Court Scholarship (1968) Gift from the Townsend Trust Association.

Arthur Linton Corbin Scholarship (1958) Gift in honor of Professor Arthur L. Corbin, LL.B. 1899, LL.D. 1951, member of the faculty from 1903 to 1943, from the May Treat Morrison Foundation of San Francisco, California.

David L. Corbin Scholarship (1962) Established by friends in memory of David L. Corbin, B.A. 1932, LL.B. 1935.

Oscar Cox Memorial Scholarship (1967) Established by his family in memory of Oscar Cox, B.A. 1927, LL.B. 1929, for the purpose of providing scholarship assistance to talented students with preference to Law School applicants of Italian, Belgian, or French nationality.

Lloyd N. Cutler Scholarship Fund (1992) Established by the law firm of Wilmer, Cutler and Pickering in honor of Lloyd N. Cutler, LL.B. 1939, to support tuition scholarships based on financial need, academic excellence, and demonstrated commitment to public service.

Richard B. ’59, Felice R. ’60, and Stephen M. ’85 Cutler Scholarship Fund (2018) Established by a gift from Stephen M. Cutler, J.D. 1985, in honor of his parents, Richard B. Cutler, LL.B. 1959, and Felice R. Cutler, LL.B. 1960.

Cynthia H. Cwik Scholarship Fund (2017) Established by Cynthia H. Cwik ’87 J.D. to provide financial assistance, including but not limited to scholarships, summer internships, and loan forgiveness, to Yale Law School students and graduates.

Czaja Family Scholarship Fund (2014) Established by Richard F. Czaja, B.A. 1971, J.D. 1974, to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students and graduates with demonstrated financial need for scholarships, summer internships, and loan forgiveness.

William B. Davenport Fund (1953) Established by Professor Shepherd Stevens, B.F.A. 1922, in memory of his uncle, William B. Davenport, B.A. 1867, M.A. Hon. 1877.

Rita Charmatz Davidson/Class of 1951 Fund (1985) Established by members of the Class of 1951 in memory of Judge Davidson, LL.B. 1951, Associate Judge of the Maryland Supreme Court, on the occasion of their thirty-fifth reunion, to assist graduates in public interest careers.

David S. Day Scholarship Fund (1975) Bequest of Natalie C. Day in memory of her husband, David S. Day, B.A. 1902, LL.B. 1904. Preference to students from Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Arthur H. Dean Scholarship Fund (1974) Gift of certain partners of Arthur H. Dean in the law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell, created with a preference that the aid be awarded as gifts, but with the right of the dean of the Law School, at the dean’s discretion, to use the fund for loans.

Debevoise & Plimpton Scholarship Fund (1977) Established by gifts from Oscar M. Ruebhausen, LL.B. 1937, and members of the firm.

John B. Dempsey Scholarship (1963) Gift from Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, of Cleveland, Ohio, in memory of John B. Dempsey, B.A. 1911, M.A. 1915.

Peter H. Dominick Scholarship Fund (1983) Bequest of Peter Dominick, LL.B. 1940, for students in the Law School whose legal residence is in Colorado or who are graduates of a university or college in Colorado.

Harry Durant Award (1959) Bequest of Harry R. Durant, LL.B. 1894, to provide annual scholarship awards to a Connecticut student or students attending the Law School, on the basis of character, courage, and skill.

John Hart Ely Fund (2005) Established by a gift from Robert Ely, son of John Hart Ely, LL.B. 1963, M.A.H. 1971, LL.D. 2003, to support Yale Law School graduates participating in the Career Options Assistance Program.

Irving M. Engel Scholarship Fund (1963) Established by friends of Irving M. Engel, LL.B. 1913, to support study and research in the area of civil rights and civil liberties.

David R. Evans Scholarship Fund (1963) Established by members of the Class of 1960 and other friends in memory of David R. Evans, B.A. 1955, M.A. 1957, LL.B. 1960.

J. Fuller Feder Scholarship Fund (2009) Established by a bequest from Joseph F. McCrindle, LL.B. 1948, in memory of his grandfather, to assist students with tuition and other school-related expenses.

Irving Fishman, Philip Goldhammer, and Louis Fishman Memorial Scholarship Fund (1997) Established by Jean and Richard Fishman, J.D. 1977, in memory of their fathers and uncle and by the estate of Louis Fishman for the purpose of helping students in need of financial aid.

Samuel S. and Evelyn R. Flug Memorial Scholarship Fund (1987) Established by Martin Flug, J.D. 1955, in memory of his father and mother, Samuel S. and Evelyn R. Flug.

Frederick D. and Lillian S. Forsch Scholarship Fund (1998) Established by a bequest of Frederick D. Forsch, LL.B. 1940, for scholarships in the Law School.

Richard I. Galland Fellowship Fund (1987) Gift from Richard I. Galland, B.A. 1937, J.D. 1940.

Alvin Gallen ’46 LL.B. Scholarship Fund (2012) Established by a gift from Claire Edersheim in honor of her late husband for the benefit of one or more J.D. candidates at Yale Law School with demonstrated financial need.

Annie G. K. Garland Memorial Scholarships (1930) William J. Garland in memory of his wife. Preference to be given to Yale College graduates who have established strong records.

Lillian Goldman Perpetual Scholarship Fund (1994) Established by Lillian Goldman of New York City, a distinguished businesswoman, philanthropist, and friend of Yale Law School. The income provides scholarships for students in financial need who have a demonstrated interest in women’s rights, with a preference for women students.

The Sol Goldman Loan Repayment Fund (2016) Established by the Sol Goldman Charitable Trust to promote a wide range of career opportunities by providing Yale Law School graduates working in modestly paid positions with education loan repayment assistance.

The Sol Goldman Rights and Justice Fund (2016) Established by the Sol Goldman Charitable Trust to promote careers in human rights and civil rights law and advocacy by providing Yale Law School graduates working in modestly paid positions with education loan repayment assistance.

Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Fund I (2003) Established by the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation to support the Career Options Assistance Program.

Elliott Goldstein Scholarship (1988) Established by gifts from Elliott Goldstein, LL.B. 1939, and his partners in the firm of Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy. Preference for a student who excels in the field of corporate law.

Justin M. Golenbock Memorial Fund (1984) Gift from the law firm of Golenbock and Barell, and family and friends of Justin M. Golenbock, LL.B. 1946. To assist graduates in public interest careers.

James Raymond Goodrich Memorial Scholarships (1923) Charles Stillman, B.A. 1882, in memory of his uncle, James Raymond Goodrich, B.A. 1853. Assigned to students in the graduate and professional schools of the university who have high scholarship records and give promise of leadership.

Peter Gross Financial Aid Fund (2021) Established by a gift from Peter Gross, J.D. 1992, to provide financial aid to Yale Law School students/graduates, with a preference for the Career Options Assistance Program (COAP), the school’s loan forgiveness program, in accordance with the policies in effect at the time of the award.

Lani Guinier ’74 Memorial Scholarship (2022) Established by the family of Lani Guinier in honor of her legacy and passion for civil rights.

Allison and Najeeb E. Halaby Scholarship (1996) Established by gifts from Jane Allison Halaby and Najeeb E. Halaby, LL.B. 1940, for a deserving law student interested in the American political system.

Joey Hanzich 2010 Fund (2007) Established by Yale Law School and gifts from relatives and friends in memory of Joey Hanzich, a member of the Class of 2010, to provide financial aid to students committed to public service and the common good; may also be used to support activities related to health care law and policy.

Fiona Heckscher ’14 Memorial Fund (2023) Established by gifts from the Heckscher family, former classmates, and friends in memory of Fiona Heckscher ’14, with a preference for supporting a Yale Law School Summer Public Interest Fellowship.

Hugh E. Henson Endowed Fund (2020) Established by a bequest of Hugh Henson, LL.B. 1959, to be used for scholarships.

Carroll C. Hincks Memorial Fund (1967) Gifts in honor of Judge Carroll C. Hincks, B.A. 1911, LL.B. 1914, LL.D. 1952, from his law clerks and friends.

Robert Hixon Scholarship Fund (1964) Established by Marguerite S. Hixon in memory of her husband, Robert Hixon, B.A. 1901.

Harold and Lillian Hoffman Scholarship (2002) Established by a gift from Harold M. Hoffman, LL.B. 1952, and Lillian Hoffman, in memory of Hyman Hoffman. Preference in award is to be given to CUNY graduates with demonstrated financial need.

John A. Hoober Scholarship (1929) Gift from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Donald J. and Lynda M. Horowitz Scholarship (1999) Established by a gift from Donald J. Horowitz, LL.B. 1959, and Lynda M. Horowitz, to provide scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need, scholastic ability, and a conscientious concern for serving the well-being of others.

Hundt Family Law Fellowship Fund (2014) Established by a gift from Reed E. Hundt ’69 B.A., ’74 J.D., to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students and graduates with an interest in pursuing public service employment. The fund may support scholarships, summer internships, and graduates participating in the Career Options Assistance Program.

Soledad ’92 and Robert Hurst Horizon Scholarship Program (2022) Established by a gift from Soledad DeLeon Hurst and Robert J. Hurst to provide scholarships to students within Yale Law School who qualify for the Horizon Scholarship Program. First preference will be given to qualified students who attended the University of Oregon. Each student supported by the Fund will be known as a Soledad ’92 and Robert Hurst Scholar.

Sarah Ives Hurtt Scholarship (1912) Gift from Francis D. Hurtt, LL.B. 1907, in memory of his mother.

Quintin Johnstone Scholarship (2006) Established by the CATIC Foundation in honor of Professor Quintin Johnstone, with a preference for students interested in real property law or property law.

Paul E. Kalb, M.D., J.D., and Susan M. Ascher, M.D., Scholarship Fund (2009) Established by a gift from Paul E. Kalb, J.D. 1990, and his wife, Dr. Susan M. Ascher, for scholarships, with a preference for students with an interest in law and health.

Katsutaro Kataoka Scholarship Fund (2016) Established by an anonymous bequest to Yale Law School for scholarships for J.D. students with preference for students of Hispanic or Haitian origin, more particularly students of Mexican, Central American, or Caribbean origin. In the event that there are no candidates who meet these preferences, preference should be given to students who are citizens of and residents in underdeveloped countries.

Edwin P. Kaufman Scholarship (1964) Gift from his classmates and friends in memory of Edwin P. Kaufman, LL.B. 1942.

Ken K. Kelley III ’66 Memorial Scholarship Fund (2018) Established in memory of Kendrick K. Kelley III, LL.B. 1966, through gifts of his classmates, family, and friends to provide financial aid to students within the Yale Law School including, but not limited to, tuition, room, board, and other education expenses.

George and Martha Kellner Fund for Entrepreneurial Excellence (2023) Established by gifts from Peter B. Kellner ’99 and George and Martha Kellner, with a preference for students who are working in non-paying summer positions with startups, launching their own innovative ventures, or dedicating themselves to socially impactful entrepreneurship initiatives. Resources could also extend beyond the summer period, enabling the law school to support various entrepreneurial student activities throughout the academic year.

Frank Kenna Scholarship Fund (1951) Established by Mrs. Frank Kenna in memory of her husband, Frank Kenna, LL.B. 1905. Preference to residents of Connecticut.

Robert D. Kennedy Fund (1953) Bequest from Robert D. Kennedy, a friend of the Law School who was neither a lawyer nor an alumnus of Yale.

Thomas Goddard Kent Scholarship (1934) Gift from Lucy A. Kent in memory of her husband, Thomas Goddard Kent, B.A. 1851.

Judge Carolyn Dineen King Scholarship Fund (2001) Gifts from the family of Carolyn Dineen King, LL.B. 1962, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Hans A. Klagsbrunn ’32 and Dr. Elizabeth Ramsey Student Aid Fund (1992) A gift by bequest from a distinguished Washington lawyer and his wife, a physician, he a graduate of the Law School and she of the Yale School of Medicine, that is shared equally by both. In the Law School, the endowment is used both for scholarships and for support of the loan deferral and forgiveness program.

Patricia and John Koskinen Scholarship Fund (2020) Established by a gift from John A. Koskinen, LL.B. 1964, to provide financial aid to students within Yale Law School in accordance with the policies in effect at the time of the award.

Gerald Beryl Kramer Scholarship (1991) Established by Beulah Kramer in memory of her brother, Gerald Beryl Kramer, B.A. 1931. To support second- or third-year students who demonstrate good scholarship, character, personal merit, and financial need.

Albert E. Lamb Memorial Scholarship (1966) Bequest of Grace Fay Lamb in memory of her father, Albert E. Lamb, B.A. 1867.

Ruth and Benjamin Layton Memorial Scholarship (1987) Established by Robert Layton, LL.B. 1954, in memory of his parents. Preference for students interested in international law.

Raphael Lemkin Scholarship Fund (1989) Gifts from an anonymous alumnus and friend to honor the memory of Raphael Lemkin, visiting lecturer in law at Yale Law School from 1948 to 1951, whose scholarship and advocacy inspired the United Nations in 1948 to adopt the Genocide Convention.

Betsy Levin ’66 Scholarship Fund (2016) Established by Betsy Levin ’66 LL.B. to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students, including but not limited to academic-year scholarships and summer public interest fellowships.

Mark Levy ’75 Memorial Scholarship Fund (2012) Established by gifts from family, friends, and classmates in memory of Mark Levy, J.D. 1975. To be awarded to one or more J.D. candidates at Yale Law School, with a preference for students with an interest in pursuing a career in public service.

Julius Lewis Scholarship Fund (2021) Established by a bequest from Julius Lewis to provide financial aid to students attending Yale Law School on a full-time basis.

Herbert R. Limburg Scholarship (1936) Anonymous gift in memory of Herbert R. Limburg, a member of the Yale College Class of 1896.

Littauer Public Interest Careers Assistance Fund (1988) Established by gifts from the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation to assist graduates in public interest careers.

J. B. Long Ranch Scholarship (1991) A gift from the estate of Fred A. Johnston, LL.B. 1954, in the name of the Montana ranch homesteaded in 1885 by Mr. Johnston’s ancestors, which under his ownership became a model of natural resources management and animal husbandry. Preference is given to residents of Montana.

Ernest G. Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship (1955) Gift from Joseph H. Colman, B.A. 1918, LL.B. 1921, in memory of Professor Lorenzen, M.A. Hon. 1917, a member of the faculty from 1917 to 1951.

The Elias and Essie Mag Fund (1975) Established by many descendants of Elias and Essie Mag, seven of whom graduated from the Yale Law School. To be awarded as scholarship funds.

Nathan E. Mag Scholarship Fund (1982) Bequest of Arthur Mag, Ph.B. 1918, LL.B. 1920, in memory of his father, Nathan E. Mag, for scholarships, with a preference for students who have an interest or involvement in social justice.

Paul and Lisa Mandell Scholarship Fund (2011) Established by a gift from Paul Mandell, J.D. 1998, to support one or more J.D. candidates at Yale Law School, with a preference for students from the University of Maryland at College Park.

Charles F. Martin ’35 Scholarship Fund (1992) Established by gift from Mrs. Dorcas M. Little, sister of Charles F. Martin, B.A. 1932, J.D. 1935, to support financially needy students pursuing corporate law interests. Preference is given to residents of the state of Connecticut, who, assuming satisfactory academic performance and continuing financial need, may receive continuing grants for up to three years of law study.

Walter A. Marting Scholarship (1975) Gift from Walter A. Marting, LL.B. 1937, and the Hanna Mining Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

Myres S. McDougal Fellowship (1982) Gift in honor of Professor Myres S. McDougal, J.S.D. 1931, member of the faculty from 1935 to 1976, from Dr. Anton-Hermann Chroust; fellowship to be awarded to a law student designated by the dean.

Warner Thornton McGuinn Scholarship Fund (1990) Organized by Akosua Barthwell Evans, J.D. 1990, and established by gifts from alumni and friends of Yale Law School in memory of Warner Thornton McGuinn, LL.B. 1887, a well-known Baltimore lawyer and civil rights leader, and an early African American graduate of the school.

Edward A. and Marion D. McKirdy Scholarship Fund (2007) Established by a gift from Edward D. McKirdy, J.D. 1962, in memory of his parents, to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.

Ivan S. Meitus Memorial Scholarship (2001) Gift in memory of Ivan S. Meitus, LL.B. 1959, from a trust established by his family, for Jewish law students at Yale Law School.

Buckingham P. Merriman Scholarship (1953) Gift from Buckingham P. Merriman, B.A. 1910, LL.B. 1914.

Laura Ariane “Laurie” Miller ’88 Scholarship Fund (2015) Established by Laura Ariane Miller, J.D. 1988, to provide financial assistance to one or more J.D. candidates at Yale Law School with a preference for students who were employed in government service prior to attending Yale Law School.

Rory O. Millson Scholarship Fund (2012) Established by a gift from Rory O. Millson, B.A. 1973, J.D. 1977, on the occasion of his 35th Reunion, to support J.D. candidates at Yale Law School.

Robert Clark Morris Scholarships (1958) Bequest of Robert Clark Morris, LL.B. 1890.

Yasuharu Nagashima Scholarship Fund (2016) Established by an anonymous bequest to Yale Law School for scholarships for J.D. students with preference for students of Hispanic or Haitian origin, more particularly students of Mexican, Central American, or Caribbean origin. In the event that there are no candidates who meet these preferences, preference should be given to students who are citizens of and residents in underdeveloped countries.

David Nerkle Family Scholarship Fund (1995) Established by family, classmates, and friends in memory of David Nerkle, J.D. 1979, his wife, Bibiana Hernandez, and their son, David Gustavo Nerkle, to support awards to financially needy students who exhibit special interest in international law and economic development. Preference is given to second-year law students interested in summer work, and graduating students who intend to pursue a career in international law.

Milton I. Newman Scholarship Fund (1971) Gift from the estate of Milton I. Newman, B.A. 1927, LL.B. 1929. Income to be used for scholarships at the discretion of the dean of the Law School.

Quigg Newton, B.A. ’33, J.D. ’36, M.A.H. ’51 Scholarship Fund in Yale Law School (2001) Gift of Quigg Newton, J.D. 1936; mayor of Denver, Colorado, 1947–55; and president of the University of Colorado, 1957–63; also the donor of a scholarship in Yale College.

David and Patricia Nierenberg Scholarship Fund (2022) Established by a gift from David and Patricia Nierenberg to provide financial aid in the form of scholarships to students who qualify for The Soledad ’92 and Robert Hurst Horizon Scholarship Program at Yale Law School. Each student supported by the Fund shall be known as a David and Patricia Nierenberg Scholar.

Robert J. Nordhaus Indian Law Scholarship (1986) Established in honor of Robert J. Nordhaus, Ph.B. 1931, J.D. 1935, by his son Robert R. Nordhaus; the firm of Nordhaus, Haltom, Taylor & Taradash; the firm of Van Ness, Feldman, Sutcliffe & Curtis; and other friends of Mr. Nordhaus. Preference to Native American students.

Walter W. Oberreit Memorial Scholarship (2001) Established in honor of Walter W. Oberreit ’58 by the partners of the firm of Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, to provide financial assistance for meritorious LL.M. candidates from Europe.

Marvin L. Olshan Scholarship Fund (1972) Gift from Marvin L. Olshan, J.D. 1952.

Jacob H. and Kathryn Grear Oxman Scholarship Fund (1994) Established by David C. Oxman, J.D. 1969, in memory of his parents, to provide scholarships for students from the state of New Jersey and the state of Arkansas.

Eliza Townsend Parker Scholarship (1911) Bequest from Joseph Parker of New Haven in memory of his sister. Preference to students wishing to pursue graduate work with a view to becoming teachers of law.

Richard Martin Paskus Memorial Scholarship (1939) Mrs. Martin Paskus in memory of her son, Richard Martin Paskus, B.A. 1928. Preference, if practicable, to students entering from New York City.

James C.N. Paul Scholarship Fund (2012) James C.N. Paul was the founding dean of Ethiopia’s first law school, and he and many colleagues established a donor-advised fund at the Tides Foundation to support legal education there and in Eritrea. On his death, the funds were transferred to Yale Law School to support one or more LL.M. or J.S.D. candidates at Yale Law School seeking to advance a law teaching career in Ethiopia or Eritrea. If no such students from these countries are available in a given year, then the Law School may use income from the fund to support programmatic or student activities related to human rights or social justice issues in Ethiopia, Eritrea, or other parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

Frederick L. Perry Scholarship (1946) Gift from Frederick L. Perry, LL.B. 1897, LL.M. 1909, and Mrs. Perry.

Richard Ravitch ’58 Scholarship Fund (2022) Established by a gift from Richard Ravitch ’58 to provide financial support to deserving students.

Glenn M. Reiter Scholarship Fund (2006) Established by a gift from Glenn M. Reiter, Yale College Class of 1973 (B.A.) and Yale Law School Class of 1976 (J.D.), on the occasion of his thirtieth Law School reunion.

Patricia and Timothy Reynolds Financial Aid Fund (2019) Established by a gift from Michael T. Reynolds, J.D. 1995, to provide financial aid to students within the Yale Law School, in accordance with the policies in effect at the time of the award.

Henry Ralph Ringe Scholarship (1959) Established by bequest from H. Ralph Ringe, LL.B. 1909. For citizens of a Latin American country.

Barbara Paul Robinson Scholarship Fund (2010) Established by a gift from Ms. Robinson, LL.B. 1965, on the occasion of her forty-fifth reunion, with a preference for women students.

Eric S. and Sally Spears Robinson Fund (2007) Established by a gift from Eric S. Robinson, J.D. 1982, and Sally Spears Robinson, J.D. 1982, in honor of their twenty-fifth reunion, to support Yale Law School graduates participating in the Career Options Assistance Program.

Sanford and Catherine Rosen Public Interest Law Scholarship Fund (2011) Established by a gift from Sanford Jay Rosen to support one or more J.D. candidates at Yale Law School working in public interest summer jobs.

Walter Bigelow Rosen Scholarship Fund (1991) Gift from Mrs. Anne Bigelow Stern in memory of her brother, Walter Bigelow Rosen, LL.B. 1941, who died in World War II in the service of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Awards are made with a preference for minority students and students with unusually strong financial needs.

Rosenblum-Witt Scholarship (2007) Established by Steve Rosenblum, J.D. 1982, and Monique Witt, J.D. 1982, on the occasion of their twenty-fifth reunion, to be used either for scholarships or support of the loan deferral and forgiveness program.

Nelson and Celia D. Rostow Scholarship Fund (1990) Bequests from Nelson Rostow and Celia D. Rostow, the income from which is used to convert loans retroactively to scholarships through the Career Options Assistance Program.

Ernest Rubenstein Scholarship (1988) Established by Martin Flug, J.D. 1955, in honor of Ernest Rubenstein, LL.B. 1953. For student scholarships and library acquisitions (including honoraria for related lectures or research projects).

Phyllis Jacobs Rubenstein Scholarship (1988) Established by Ernest Rubenstein, LL.B. 1953, in memory of his wife. Preference given to women students.

Sarah L. Russell ’82 Fund (2016) Established by Theodore S. Beers in honor of his mother to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students, preferably to support student research projects and public interest projects or to fund summer public interest fellowships.

Derald H. Ruttenberg (LL.B. 1940) Scholarship Fund (1965) Established by a gift from Derald H. Ruttenberg, LL.B. 1940, for scholarships or graduate fellowships.

A. Henry Saranec Scholarship Fund (2001) Bequest of A. Henry Saranec, LL.B. 1947, of Midland, Texas, a lawyer and businessman.

Bette and Ralph Saul Scholarship Fund (2006) Established by a gift from Ralph S. Saul, LL.B. 1951, and his wife, Bette, for Yale Law School students.

Benjamin Scharps and David Scharps Scholarships (1955) Established by the estates of Benjamin Scharps, B.A. 1884, and David Scharps, B.A. 1890, to provide five scholarships for members of the third-year class who have done meritorious research in the second-year course of study.

Donald E. Scott ’73 Scholarship Fund (2006) Established by a gift from Donald E. Scott, J.D. 1973.

Joan Keyes Scott Memorial (1987) Established by gifts from Robert C. L. Scott, other family members, and friends, in memory of Joan Keyes Scott, LL.B. 1942; for women students.

Martin L. Senzel Scholarship Fund (1995) Student grants made possible by an endowment created by Martin L. Senzel, J.D. 1969, as a part of the Cravath, Swaine & Moore law firm’s gift to the Campaign for Yale Law School. Preference is extended to residents of Rochester, New York, and next after that Monroe and Dutchess counties in New York State.

Earl Wallace Shapiro Scholarship Fund (2015) Established by a gift from Brenda Shapiro in memory of her husband, Earl Wallace Shapiro, J.D. 1964, to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students and graduates for scholarships, summer internships, and loan forgiveness.

Lazelle S. Shockley Fund (1954) Bequest from Lazelle S. Shockley, LL.D. 1924. Income to be used for scholarships or fellowships, with preference to be given to veterans.

Harry Shulman Memorial Scholarship Fund (1955) Established by the faculty of the Law School with funds left to the school by Dean Shulman, and gifts from his friends.

Joel D. Siegal Scholarship Fund (2011) Established by Joel D. Siegal, LL.B. 1961, on the occasion of his fiftieth Law School reunion, for Yale Law School students, with a preference for minority students who are citizens of the United States.

Spencer Victor Silverthorne, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund (1963) A gift in memory of Spencer V. Silverthorne Jr., LL.B. 1942.

Professor John G. Simon Scholarship Fund (2014) Established by Seth M. Hendon, J.D. 1991, and Kathryn Dove-Hendon, to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students and graduates with demonstrated financial need for scholarships and loan forgiveness.

Earnest Clyde Simpson Scholarship Fund (1962) Established by gifts from his family in memory of Judge Earnest Clyde Simpson, LL.B. 1899. To be used for one or more worthy and deserving students, preferably from Connecticut.

Walter T. Skallerup, Jr. Memorial Fund (1988) Established by gifts from his family and classmates in memory of Walter T. Skallerup Jr., LL.B. 1947, general counsel of the Navy and former chairman of the Yale Law School Fund, to assist graduates in public interest careers.

J. Joseph Smith Memorial Fund (1984) Established by former law clerks, classmates, relatives, and friends in memory of J. Joseph Smith, B.A. 1925, LL.B. 1927, Senior Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Senator Arlen Specter ’56 Scholarship (2007) For talented and deserving students at Yale Law School.

Benjamin F. Stapleton, Jr. Scholarship (1994) Established by Benjamin F. Stapleton III, LL.B. 1969, in memory of his father, Benjamin F. Stapleton Jr., LL.B. 1942, to support Yale Law School students who also study at the Yale School of the Environment. In the event that no student is eligible in any given year, scholarships are awarded to Law School students from the Rocky Mountain States.

Neal Steinman Scholarship Fund (1995) Created through the generosity of family, friends, and members of the Philadelphia law firm of Blank, Rome, Comisky & McCauley, to memorialize Neal Steinman, J.D. 1971, an adviser to governments and their underserved constituencies. Preference is given to first-generation professionals.

Sterling Law Fellowship (1929) A bequest from John W. Sterling, B.A. 1864.

Roy H. Steyer Memorial Scholarship Fund (1997) Established in memory of Roy H. Steyer, LL.B. 1941, by family, friends, and members of the law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell. For needy students, with a preference to representatives of minority groups.

Gregory Stone Scholarship (2007) Established by a gift from Gregory P. Stone, J.D. 1977, in honor of his thirtieth reunion, for scholarships in the Law School.

Thomas Walter Swan Scholarship (1958) Gift in honor of Thomas W. Swan, B.A., LL.B., M.A., LL.D., dean from 1916 to 1927, from the May Treat Morrison Foundation of San Francisco, California.

Jack B. Tate Memorial Fund (1968) Established by his friends in memory of Jack B. Tate, LL.B. 1926, M.A. Hon. 1954, associate dean and professor of law from 1954 to 1968. Augmented substantially in 1997 by a bequest from Peter S. Kramaric, LL.B. 1960.

James A. Thomas ’64 Scholarship Fund (2013) Established by a gift of David A. Jones, J.D. 1960, in honor of former Associate Dean James A. Thomas, J.D. 1964, to provide scholarships to Yale Law School students.

David Torrance Scholarship (1926) Gift of Margaret Torrance Holmes in memory of her father, the Honorable David Torrance, M.A. Hon. 1883, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Errors of Connecticut, and professor of evidence in the Law School.

Townsend Trust Association (Corbey Court) Scholarship (1936) Gift from Richard C. Hunt, LL.B. 1908.

Max and Edward Traurig Fund (1973) Gift of Max Traurig, B.A. 1920, LL.B. 1923, and Edward Traurig, B.A. 1924, LL.B. 1926, for scholarships or loans to students in the Law School. Preference where possible to students from the Waterbury, Connecticut, area.

H. Stewart Tremaine Scholarship (2005) Established by a gift from H. Stewart Tremaine, LL.B. 1946, to support scholarships for students, preferably from a Western state.

United States Steel Foundation Scholarship Fund (1957) Gift from the United States Steel Foundation.

Richard Urowsky Scholarship Fund (2014) Established by a bequest of Richard J. Urowsky, B.A. 1967, J.D. 1972, to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students and graduates with demonstrated financial need for scholarships, summer internships, and loan forgiveness.

Walker/Abbott Fund (2004) Established by a gift from the estate of Elizabeth C. Abbott in honor of her first and second husbands, Roy C. Abbott, B.A. 1922, and John D. Walker, B.A. 1922, LL.B. 1924, for scholarships in Yale College and Yale Law School.

Waltz-Edman Fund (2017) Established by a gift from the estate of Jon R. Waltz, LL.B. 1954, and Ross Edman for student scholarships.

Malcolm D. Watson Memorial Fund (1951) Established by classmates, relatives, and other friends of Malcolm D. Watson, B.A. 1935, LL.B. 1938. To aid one or more needy students with preference to students from the state of New Jersey.

William Welling Werntz Scholarship Fund (1967) Established by family and friends in memory of William Welling Werntz, B.A. 1929, LL.B. 1931. Preference given to those students interested in the area of legal accounting.

Wilmot F. Wheeler Memorial Fund (1963) A gift in memory of Wilmot F. Wheeler, LL.B. 1903, from the trustees of the Wilmot F. Wheeler Foundation, Inc., of Connecticut, Mrs. Wilmot F. Wheeler, Wilmot F. Wheeler Jr., B.A. 1945, and Halsted W. Wheeler, B.E. 1949. To be used as determined annually by the dean for needy students or for the acquisition of books for the law library.

Norman Williams, Jr. Fund (2003) Established by a gift from the estate of Norman Williams Jr., B.A. 1938, LL.B. 1943, to support a participant in the Career Options Assistance Program.

Joseph E. Willis Memorial Scholarship Fund (1994) Established by John C. Taylor, 3rd, LL.B. 1950, in memory of his grandfather Joseph E. Willis.

Allen Townsend Winmill Scholarship (1999) Established by a gift from Dorothy Ball Winmill Pope in memory of her husband, Allen Townsend Winmill, LL.B. 1940.

Judge Ralph K. Winter, Jr. ’60 Scholarship Fund (2013) Established by a gift from Christopher L. DeLong, J.D. 1993, to provide financial assistance to Yale Law School students and graduates, including but not limited to scholarships, summer internships, and loan forgiveness.

Peter E. Yaeger Memorial Scholarship Fund (1986) Established in memory of Peter E. Yaeger, LL.B. 1971, by his family and friends.

George C. Zachary ’55 Memorial Scholarship Fund (1999) Created by a gift from Helen Zarakovitis in memory of her brother, George C. Zachary. Preference is given to orphans or students with unusually significant financial need.

Eugene M. Zuckert Class of 1937 Scholarship (1998) Gift from Eugene M. Zuckert, LL.B. 1937, and augmented by a gift from his widow, Harriet J. Zuckert.

Library Endowments

Sherman Baldwin Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of Sherman Baldwin, LL.B. 1922, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Simeon E. Baldwin Memorial (1942) A gift in memory of Professor Simeon E. Baldwin, B.A. 1861, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Albert H. Barclay Memorial (1942) A gift in memory of Albert H. Barclay, LL.B. 1895, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Judah Philip Benjamin (1925) A gift in memory of Judah Philip Benjamin, Yale College Class of 1829, from “A New York Lawyer.”

Charles Raymond Bentley Memorial (1940) A gift in memory of Charles Raymond Bentley, B.A. 1910, from Janet E. (Mrs. C. R.) Bentley.

Edwin F. Blair Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of Edwin F. Blair, LL.B. 1928, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Gary and Brian Bookman Literature and Arts Journal Fund (1993) To support the acquisition and collections care of library materials, with a preference for material across all media relating to arts and literature, established by Robert Bookman, J.D. 1972, in honor of his sons.

Edward Grant Buckland Memorial (1942) A gift in memory of Professor Edward Grant Buckland, LL.B. 1889, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Edward Field Burr Memorial Fund (1987) Gifts in memory of Edward Field Burr from family, friends, and Law School graduates, for library acquisitions.

John D. Calhoun Memorial (1963) Gifts in honor of John D. Calhoun, LL.B. 1949, from members of the Class of 1949 and friends.

Arthur W. Chambers Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of Arthur W. Chambers, LL.B. 1909, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Charles E. Clark Memorial (1942) A gift in honor of Dean Charles E. Clark, LL.B. 1913, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Alan P. Colodny Memorial Fund (1982) A gift in honor of Alan P. Colodny, LL.B. 1957, from friends and relatives.

Arthur L. Corbin, Jr. Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of Arthur L. Corbin Jr., LL.B. 1926, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Sidney W. Davidson Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of Sidney W. Davidson, LL.B. 1918, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Arthur Hobson Dean Purchase Fund in International Law (1963) Gifts in honor of Arthur Hobson Dean, partner in the law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell of New York City, from members of the firm, John C. Jaqua Jr., LL.B. 1943; George C. Kern Jr., LL.B. 1952; John R. Raben, LL.B. 1939; Vincent A. Rodriguez, LL.B. 1944; Roy H. Steyer, LL.B. 1941; Stuart W. Thayer, LL.B. 1951.

Ganson Goodyear Depew Memorial (1924) A gift from his father, Ganson Depew, and bequest of Ganson Goodyear Depew, LL.B. 1922. Income available in the alternative to assist in the publication of books by or at the discretion of the faculty.

George H. Dession Memorial (1983) A bequest of Anna M. Dession in memory of her husband, George H. Dession, LL.B. 1930, a member of the faculty between 1931 and 1955.

Elizabeth K. Dollard Fund (1982) A gift from Elizabeth K. Dollard, LL.B. 1939, for the purchase of books for faculty research.

Ralph Gregory Elliot Fund (1986) A gift from Ralph Gregory Elliot, B.A. 1958, LL.B. 1961, for the purchase of books on American constitutional law and constitutional history.

William Dean Embree Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of William Dean Embree, LL.B. 1905, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Energy Law Fund (1986) A gift from an anonymous donor for the purchase of books related to energy law in the western American states.

James E. English (1873) Gifts from James E. English, M.A. Hon. 1873.

Wilton H. Fair (1979) A gift from Wilton H. Fair, L.G. 1953.

Edwin E. Ferguson Fund (1981) A gift from Edwin E. Ferguson, J.S.D. 1937, for the purchase of books for the library.

Robert B. Fiske Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of Robert B. Fiske, LL.B. 1926, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

The Macklin Fleming (B.A. 1934, LL.B. 1937) Fund (1981) A gift from Macklin Fleming, LL.B. 1937, to support Yale Law School’s Law Library. Income from the endowment is used to purchase books, new equipment, and technology, and to support personnel.

Ford Motor Company (1965) A gift for the acquisition of books for the foreign and international collection in the law library.

The Milton R. Friedman LL.B. 1928 Real Property Fund (1998) The real estate collection of the Yale Law School library is supported by this endowment in memory of Milton R. Friedman, LL.B. 1928, given by his family in the year of the seventieth anniversary of his graduation.

Charles E. Frohman Memorial (1984) A gift from an anonymous donor in memory of Charles E. Frohman, LL.B. 1926, for the purchase of books for the Ohio Collection.

Harold N. Gast Memorial (1985) A bequest of Harold N. Gast, LL.B. 1933.

Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation (1984) A gift from the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

Max F. Goldstein Memorial (1985) A gift in memory of Max F. Goldstein, LL.B. 1909, from Elliott Goldstein, LL.B. 1939.

Arthur Goodhart Memorial (1940) Gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Goodhart.

Jacob P. Goodhart Memorial (1941) A gift in memory of Jacob P. Goodhart, LL.B. 1887, from Clara S. (Mrs. J. P.) Goodhart.

Oscar S. Gray Fund for Comparative Law Studies Library Acquisition (2022) Established by a gift from Oscar S. Gray to create and maintain a Book Fund for Comparative Law Studies. Yale will provide and affix to the materials acquired through this fund appropriately designed bookplates stating substantially: “Gift of Oscar S. Gray Fund for Comparative Law Studies, Established by Oscar S. Gray, B.A. ’48, J.D. ’51.”

Ashbel G. Gulliver Memorial (1942) A gift in honor of Professor Ashbel G. Gulliver, LL.B. 1922, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

William B. Gumbart Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of William B. Gumbart, LL.B. 1915, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

W. Averell Harriman Fund (1963) A gift from W. Averell Harriman, B.A. 1913, LL.D. 1964, for the purchase of books on the subject of international law.

Frederick C. Hicks (1957) A bequest from Frederick C. Hicks, M.A. Hon. 1928.

Frederick C. Hicks Memorial (1942) A gift in honor of Frederick C. Hicks, M.A. Hon. 1928, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

John A. Hoober (1940) A gift from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Richard C. Hunt Memorial (1943) A gift in memory of Richard C. Hunt, LL.B. 1908, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Mary E. Ives (1908) A bequest from Mary E. Ives.

Fleming James, Jr. Memorial Fund (1982) A gift in honor of Fleming James Jr., B.A. 1925, LL.B. 1928, from friends and classmates.

Victor S. Johnson, Jr. Fund (1978) A gift from the V. S. Johnson Jr. Charitable Trust (Victor S. Johnson Jr., J.D. 1941) for acquisitions.

Betty A. and David A. Jones Fund (1981) A grant to the Law School for the support of the law library; a gift from David A. Jones, LL.B. 1960, and Mrs. Jones.

J. M. Kaplan Memorial (1962) A gift from the J. M. Kaplan Fund, Inc.; to be used for the purchase of books on Latin American law.

Gertrude (Gigi) and Arthur Lazarus, Jr. Fund (1992) Gifts from the law firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson; family and friends of Arthur Lazarus Jr., J.D. 1949, and Mrs. Lazarus; for the acquisition and preservation of materials on American Indian law.

Mary Quan Lee Memorial Fund (1996) A gift in memory of Mary Quan Lee, from her children, Carol F. Lee, J.D. 1981, and Ronald D. Lee, J.D. 1985.

James H. Lehmann (1982) A gift in memory of James H. Lehmann, LL.B. 1980, from Cravath, Swaine, & Moore, for new books for the Yale law library.

Jerome B. Lucke Fund (1920) A gift from Jerome B. Lucke, LL.B. 1871, for examination prizes, scholarships, or purchase of books for the law library.

Myres S. McDougal (1976) A gift in honor of Myres S. McDougal, J.S.D. 1931, from Victor S. Johnson Jr., LL.B. 1941.

William Walter Meyer Fund (1984) A bequest of William Walter Meyer, M.A. 1912, LL.B. 1915.

Justice Sherman Minton Library Fund (1963) A gift in honor of Justice Sherman Minton, LL.M. 1916, from Victor S. Johnson Jr., LL.B. 1941.

Cyrus LaRue Munson Memorial (1941) A gift in memory of Cyrus LaRue Munson, LL.B. 1875, from his sons, Edgar Munson, B.A. 1904, and George Sharp Munson, LL.B. 1907.

Arthur E. Palmer, Jr. Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of Arthur E. Palmer Jr., LL.B. 1935, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Neil Peck and Thomas S. Nichols (1985) An anonymous gift in honor of Neil Peck, LL.B. 1962, and Thomas S. Nichols, LL.B. 1962, for the purchase of books for the energy law collection.

Frederick L. Perry Memorial (1943) A gift in memory of Frederick L. Perry, LL.B. 1897, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Edward J. Phelps Memorial (1942) A gift in memory of Professor Edward J. Phelps, M.A. Hon. 1881, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Howard W. Rea Memorial (1981) Gifts in memory of Howard W. Rea, LL.B. 1941, from his partners at Davis, Graham & Stubbs, and other friends, for the purchase of books on tax law.

A. Leo and Edna C. Ricci (1982) A gift from A. Leo Ricci, J.D. 1928, for new books.

William C. Robinson Memorial (1942) A gift in memory of William C. Robinson, M.A. Hon. 1881, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

James Grafton Rogers Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of Professor James Grafton Rogers, B.A. 1905, M.A. Hon. 1931, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Frederick Calvin Russell Memorial (1952) A gift from Donald McPherson Jr., in memory of his father-in-law, Frederick Calvin Russell, LL.B. 1905.

Jacob Schwolsky Memorial (1967) A gift in memory of Jacob Schwolsky, LL.B. 1911, from the estate of Jacob Schwolsky, by his widow, Lyabelle Schwolsky.

Gordon E. Sherman (1932) A bequest from Gordon E. Sherman, Ph.B. 1876.

Harry Shulman Library Fund (1963) Gifts in memory of Harry Shulman, M.A. Hon. 1937, member of the faculty between 1930 and 1955, and dean of the Law School from 1954 to 1955.

Earnest C. Simpson Memorial (1943) A gift in memory of Earnest C. Simpson, LL.B. 1899, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Mollie (“Max”) Singerman Memorial (1996) A gift in memory of Mollie Singerman directed by Ernest Rubenstein, LL.B. 1953, trustee of the Mollie Singerman testamentary trust, for the purchase of books.

James R. Stewart Memorial (1943) A gift in honor of James R. Stewart, LL.B. 1934, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Thomas W. Swan Memorial (1942) A gift in honor of Dean Thomas W. Swan, B.A. 1900, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Taft Memorial (1941) Gifts in memory of Professor William Howard Taft, B.A. 1878.

Charles P. Taft (1943) A gift in honor of Charles P. Taft, LL.B. 1921, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Charles Phelps Taft Memorial (1985) A gift in memory of Charles Phelps Taft, LL.B. 1921, from Peter R. Taft, LL.B. 1961, for the purchase of books for the municipal law and local government collection.

Charles J. Tanenbaum Fund (1992) A gift from Charles J. Tanenbaum, LL.B. 1937, to support exhibits from the rare book and manuscript collection.

Auguste Rhu Taylor (1983) A bequest from Auguste Rhu Taylor, LL.B. 1937, for books.

Julius J. Teller (1983) A bequest from Julius J. Teller, LL.B. 1941.

Thomas D. Thacher Memorial (1943) A gift in memory of Thomas D. Thacher, LL.D. 1930, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

William K. Townsend Memorial (1942) A gift in memory of Professor William K. Townsend, B.A. 1871, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Joseph and Anne N. Trachtman Fund (1993) A bequest of Joseph Trachtman, LL.B. 1926, and his wife, Anne N. Trachtman, to support library acquisitions in honor of Dean Thomas W. Swan.

Harrison Freeman Turnbull Memorial (1981) A gift in memory of Harrison Freeman Turnbull, LL.B. 1931, from his partners at Wiggin & Dana.

Gordon Bradford Tweedy Memorial (1985) A gift in memory of Gordon Bradford Tweedy, LL.B. 1932, from Mary J. (Mrs. G. B.) Tweedy, for the purchase of books for the international law collection.

Francis Wayland Memorial (1943) A gift in memory of Dean Francis Wayland, M.A. 1881, from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891.

Albert S. Wheeler (1906) A bequest from Albert S. Wheeler.

John M. Woolsey (1927) A gift from John M. Woolsey, B.A. 1898.

Yale Law School Fund Parents Program (1989) Gifts from Yale Law School parents for the purchase of student texts and reference works for the library.

Lectures and Fellowships

Robert P. Anderson Memorial Fellowship (1987) Established by former law clerks and friends in memory of Robert P. Anderson, B.A. 1927, LL.B. 1929, Senior Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The purpose of the fund is to provide for a visiting fellow in the area of professional responsibility, or in such other area as the Law School might designate.

Timothy B. Atkeson Environmental Practitioner in Residence (1995) Established in honor of Timothy B. Atkeson, LL.B. 1952, this program brings to the Law School practitioners from a variety of environmental law practice settings—including the government, the private bar, science and engineering firms, and environmental and international organizations—to lecture, teach seminars, and counsel students on career opportunities.

Robert L. Bernstein Fellowships in International Human Rights (1997) Established through the generous gifts of numerous individuals and organizations to honor Robert L. Bernstein, the former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Random House, Inc., and the founder and chairman of Human Rights Watch. The Bernstein Fellowship is awarded annually to two or three Yale Law School graduates pursuing projects devoted to the advancement of human rights around the world.

Marvin A. Chirelstein Colloquium (2007) Established by a gift from Mark S. Campisano, J.D. 1980, to support a colloquium to be administered through the Center for the Study of Corporate Law.

Curtis-Wizner Fellowship Fund (2009) Established by gifts from Yale Law School alumni on celebrating Forty Years of Clinical Education at Yale Law School. The fund honors the program’s founders, Dennis E. Curtis, LL.B. 1966, Clinical Professor Emeritus of Law and Professorial Lecturer in Law, and Stephen Wizner, William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law and Supervising Attorney. To support the activities of the fellowship.

Ralph Gregory Elliot First Amendment Lectureship (1990) Funded by a gift from Ralph Gregory Elliot, B.A. 1958, LL.B. 1961, a practitioner and law school teacher in the field of First Amendment law, to provide for a lecture or lectures, preferably on an annual basis, on some aspect of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Joseph Goldstein Fellowship (1993) Established by a gift from the Ruttenberg Family to support a postgraduate fellowship at Yale Law School.

Heyman Federal Public Interest Fellowship Fund (1996) Established by a gift from the Samuel J. and Ronnie F. Heyman Philanthropic Fund. To provide support for recent Yale Law School graduates to work closely with high-level leaders in the federal government for one year, either through an existing position or through a “special assistantship.”

Judge Robert A. Katzmann Access to Justice Summer Public Interest Fellowships (2021). Established by a gift from the Leon Levy Foundation in honor of Judge Robert A. Katzmann ’80 to provide fellowships to law students choosing summer placements in organizations committed to providing access to justice to underserved communities or to preserving the rule of law, primarily focused on the themes that have animated Chief Judge Katzmann’s public service and scholarship.

The Alexander M. Kayne B.A. ’94, J.D. ’97 and Jody L. Yetzer J.D. ’97 Summer Public Interest Fellowship Fund (2022) Established by a gift from Alexander M. Kayne and Jody L. Yetzer to support first- and second-year law students participating in Yale Law School’s Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program. Recipients will be known as Kayne-Yetzer Summer Public Interest Fellows.

Arthur Liman Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program (2004) Established by a gift from Douglas Liman, in honor of Arthur L. Liman, LL.B. 1957, to nurture the spirit of public service and to support student summer employment.

Christopher Magorian Fund for Environmental Law and Policy (1989) Established by family, classmates, friends, and the law firm for which he worked, in memory of Christopher C. Magorian, J.D. 1985. The fund supports lectures, colloquia, and other scholarly presentations in the field of environmental law and policy.

Amy Valor Meselson–Liman Fellowship Fund (2020) Established by a gift from Matthew S. Meselson, Sc.D.H. 1987, in memory of his daughter, Amy Valor Meselson, J.D. 2002, to provide fellowships for Yale Law School graduates working in the United States on public interest legal issues such as welfare rights; homelessness; racial profiling; indigent criminal defense; criminal law enforcement reform including policing, courts, and prisons; immigration; workers’ rights; and juvenile justice.

Judge Jon O. Newman Lectureship (2008) Established by former law clerks and friends of Judge Jon O. Newman, LL.B. 1956, on the occasion of his fiftieth Yale Law School reunion. The purpose of the fund is to support an annual lecture in global justice, or public international, human rights, or comparative law, by a distinguished individual who is not a citizen of, and does not reside in, the United States.

Robert H. Preiskel and Leon Silverman Program on the Practicing Lawyer and the Public Interest (1989) A fund established by the law firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson in honor of Robert H. Preiskel, LL.B. 1948, and Leon Silverman, LL.B. 1948, to sponsor events celebrating private lawyers’ contributions to the public interest.

John R. Raben/Sullivan & Cromwell Fund for Corporate Law Studies (1975) Established in memory of John R. Raben, LL.B. 1939, by a gift from the law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell and augmented by his friends to support the study and teaching of corporate law-related issues. Provides a fellowship to a person with a mature and highly developed skill pertinent to legal problems of the issuance, distribution, and trading of securities or of accounting for business enterprises, and will bring to the Law School an individual with the high qualities of intellect, integrity, and leadership exemplified by John R. Raben.

Irving S. Ribicoff Emerging Scholars Fund (1996) Established by a gift from Belle Ribicoff, wife of Irving S. Ribicoff, LL.B. 1939, to support the teaching and research activities associated with the Ribicoff Emerging Scholars Fellowship.

Storrs Lectures (1889) Through the gift of the Misses Eliza T. and Mary A. Robinson in memory of their great-uncle, the Honorable William L. Storrs, B.A. 1814, at one time Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Errors of Connecticut and professor in the Law School, a fund was established to provide for a course of lectures dealing with fundamental problems of law and jurisprudence. These lectures are given by an American or foreign jurist or scholar who is not ordinarily a member of the regular faculty of the Law School.

James A. Thomas Lectures (1989) Established in honor of Dean James A. Thomas, LL.B. 1964, and his many years of service to the Law School, to provide for a lecture by a scholar whose work addresses the concerns of communities or groups currently marginalized within the legal academy or society at large.

Varet | Summer Public Interest Fellowship Fund—SPIF (2020) Established by a gift from the Middle Road Foundation, in honor of Michael A. Varet, LL.B. 1965, to support the Law School’s acute need financial aid, as determined by the dean.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges Corporate Law Roundtable Series at Yale Law School (2005) Established by a gift from the law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges to support roundtable discussions on various issues of corporate law.

Vivien Wei-Ying U Fund for Human Rights (1998) Established by a gift from Vivien Wei-Ying and Hoi Sang U, B.A. 1968, for the support of a Senior Fellow at the Schell Center.

The T. Girard Wharton Summer Internship (1979) Gift of the partners and friends of T. Girard Wharton, LL.B. 1928, income to provide students with summer work opportunities in legal aid offices, legal assistance programs, and public interest law firms.

Judge Ralph K. Winter Lectureship on Corporate Law and Governance Fund (2002) To support lectures on corporate law and governance and related topics, and two prizes: one for the best student paper in law and economics and another for the best student paper in corporate and securities law.

Payson R. Wolff Lectureship in Law and Music (1997) Given by G.T.R. & B. Foundation and the Martin Gang Foundation in memory of Payson R. Wolff, J.D. 1954, a member of the Los Angeles law firm of Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown, and a defining figure in the field of music and the law.

Prizes

*Non-endowed prize

Neale M. Albert Fund (2011) Established by gifts from clients in honor of Neale M. Albert, LL.B. 1961, for a prize awarded to the best student paper on the subject of art law, as determined by the Law School faculty. Excess income from the fund shall be used to support any activity at the Law School in the areas of intellectual property, artists’ rights, or copyright laws.

Charles G. Albom Prize (1987) Established by alumni and friends of Charles G. Albom, LL.B. 1934. To be awarded annually to a student who demonstrates excellence in the area of judicial and/or administrative appellate advocacy in connection with a Law School clinical program.

Thurman Arnold Appellate Competition Prize (1954) Established by alumni and friends of the school. To be awarded annually for the best student argument in advanced Moot Court competition.

*Burton H. Brody Prize in Constitutional Law (1998) A gift from Burton H. Brody, B.S. 1945, J.D. 1950, for the student who, in the estimation of the Law School, shall write the best paper on a subject to be selected by the dean on the extent of the protection of privacy afforded by the U.S. Constitution.

*Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition Prize (1938) To be awarded annually to one or two students who prepare the best paper(s) on the subject of copyright law.

*Benjamin N. Cardozo Prize (1947) Gift from an anonymous donor in honor of Justice Cardozo, for the best brief submitted by a student in Moot Court.

John Fletcher Caskey Prize (1946) John Fletcher Caskey, LL.B. 1924. For the best presentation of a case on final trial in the Thomas Swan Barristers’ Union.

The Joseph A. Chubb Competition Prize (2003) Established by a gift from Joseph A. Chubb, B.A. 1962, LL.B. 1966. Two prizes to be awarded annually to individual students or two-person teams for legal draftsmanship, which shall be open to candidates for the J.D. degree.

The Barry S. Cohen, J.D. 1950, Prize and Financial Aid Endowment (2000) Established by Barry S. Cohen, J.D. 1950, for a prize to be awarded for the most meritorious writing on a subject related to literature and the law, reflecting either upon the law in literature, the law as literature, the law of literature, or literature in the law. The fund also provides financial assistance to Yale Law School students and graduates including scholarships, summer internships, and loan forgiveness.

Felix S. Cohen Prize (1954) Gift in honor of Felix S. Cohen, former visiting lecturer in law. For the best essay by a student or fellow on some subject relating to legal philosophy with special reference to Mr. Cohen’s main fields of professional work: human rights, jurisprudence, protection of the rights of Indians and aliens, and comparative ethical systems and legal ideals. Excess income from the fund may be used to support other legal philosophy purposes.

Edgar M. Cullen Prize (1923) William B. Davenport, B.A. 1867, in memory of Edgar M. Cullen, formerly Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of New York. For an outstanding paper written by a member of the first-year class.

*Michael Egger Prize (1973) For the best student Note or Comment on current social problems in The Yale Law Journal, on recommendation of the board of officers.

*Thomas I. Emerson Prize (1978) For a distinguished paper or project on a subject related to legislation.

John Currier Gallagher Prize (1917) Gift from Mrs. Gallagher in memory of her husband, John Currier Gallagher, Ph.B. 1879, LL.B. 1881, and later increased by a gift from her son, J. Roswell Gallagher, B.A. 1925, M.D. 1930. For the student showing most proficiency in the presentation of a case on final trial in the Thomas Swan Barristers’ Union.

Ambrose Gherini Prize (1923) Ambrose Gherini, M.A. and LL.B. 1902. For the student writing the best paper upon a subject of international law, either public or private. Excess income from the fund may be used to support other international law purposes.

*Margaret Gruter Prize (1988) For the student writing the best paper on how ethology, biology, and related behavioral sciences may deepen our understanding of law.

Jerome Sayles Hess Prize for International Law (2005) Established by a bequest of Harriett Peloubet Hess, widow of Jerome Sayles Hess, B.A. 1903, to be awarded annually to a student who demonstrates excellence in the area of international law.

Marshall Jewell Prize (1928) Estate of Marshall Jewell, M.A. Hon. 1873, to capitalize the prize founded by him in 1871. For a member of the second-year class who has written an outstanding contribution to a Law School journal other than The Yale Law Journal. Excess income from the fund may be used to support financial aid.

*Quintin Johnstone Prize in Real Property Law (2006) Established by the CATIC Foundation, to be awarded at Yale Law School annually to a second- or third-year student in recognition of excellence in the area of real property law.

Florence M. Kelley ’37 Family Law Prize (2001) Established in memory of New York City judge Florence M. Kelley, a member of the Class of 1937, by her husband, David Worgan, to provide periodic awards to students who, in the judgment of the faculty, demonstrate exceptional interest or achievement in the area of family law. Excess income from the fund may be used to support other family law purposes.

William T. Ketcham, Jr. Prize (2007) Established by a bequest of William T. Ketcham Jr., B.A. 1941, LL.B. 1948, to be used annually for a prize for such student scholarship in the field of private international law as the dean in his sole discretion shall determine.

*Khosla Memorial Fund for Human Dignity (1995) Established by Dinesh Khosla, LL.M. 1977, J.S.D. 1981, to provide an annual award to a student at Yale Law School who demonstrates an active engagement in advancing the values of human dignity in the international arena.

Raphael Lemkin Prize (1989) Awarded from proceeds of the scholarship fund established in memory of the distinguished scholar and activist Raphael Lemkin, for outstanding student papers in international human rights.

*Stephen J. Massey Prize (1993) Established by gifts from classmates and friends in memory of Stephen J. Massey, J.D. 1984. To be awarded to the student who best exemplifies, in work on behalf of clients and in other community service, the values of the Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization at Yale Law School.

Judge William E. Miller Prize (1976) Gift from Victor S. Johnson Jr., LL.B. 1941, in memory of William E. Miller, LL.B. 1933, formerly judge of the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. For the student writing the best paper on a subject concerning the Bill of Rights.

C. LaRue Munson Prize (1921) Gift from C. LaRue Munson, LL.B. 1875. To be divided equally between two students for excellence in the investigation, preparation, and (where permitted under the Legal Internship Rule) presentation of civil, criminal, or administrative law cases, under a law school clinical program. Excess income from the fund may be used to support the general purposes of the Law School.

Joseph Parker Prize (1899) Bequest of Eliza Townsend Parker of New Haven, in memory of her father. For the best paper on a subject connected with legal history or Roman law.

Israel H. Peres Prize (1933) Hardwig Peres in memory of his brother, Israel H. Peres, B.A. 1889, LL.B. 1891, a chancellor of the Tenth Chancery Division of Tennessee. For the best student contribution to The Yale Law Journal. If no award is made, income of fund is used for purchase of books for the law library.

Clifford L. Porter Prize (1980) Cahill Gordon & Reindel in memory of Clifford L. Porter. Awarded annually for outstanding student performance in taxation. Excess income from the fund may be used to support summer public interest fellowships.

Edward D. Robbins Memorial Prize (1932) Mrs. Robbins in memory of her husband, Edward D. Robbins, B.A. 1874, LL.B. 1879. For a member of the third-year class who has written an outstanding contribution to a Law School journal other than The Yale Law Journal.

Benjamin Scharps Prize (1935) Tessie K. Scharps in honor of her brother, Benjamin Scharps, B.A. 1884. For a member of the third-year class for the most meritorious essay or research in one course on some legal subject designated by the faculty under prescribed regulations.

*Potter Stewart Prize (1981) Established by the friends of Justice Stewart upon his retirement. Awarded each term to the student team that presents the best overall argument in the Moot Court trial argument. The prize is designed to recognize both oralists and “on brief” students for their cooperative efforts in researching and presenting outstanding legal arguments.

*Harlan Fiske Stone Prize (1947) Gift from an anonymous donor in honor of Chief Justice Stone. For the best oral argument by a student in Moot Court.

Colby Townsend Memorial Prize (1942) Established by gifts from friends in memory of Colby Townsend, B.A. 1933, M.A. 1937, LL.B. 1938. For a member of the second-year class for the best individual research done for academic credit, if such work is of sufficiently high quality to justify the award.

William K. S. Wang Prize (1998) A gift from William K. S. Wang, J.D. 1971, to recognize superior performance in the introductory course in corporate law.

Francis Wayland Prize (1902) Gift from Francis Wayland, M.A. Hon. 1881, dean of the Law School from 1873 to 1903. For the student showing greatest proficiency in preparing and presenting a case in negotiation, arbitration, and litigation.

Judge Ralph K. Winter Prize for Law and Economics (2010) For a prize for the best student paper in law and economics.

Judge Ralph K. Winter Prize for Corporate Law (2019) For a prize for the best student paper in corporate and securities law.

Special Programs and Other

Floyd Abrams Institute for Freedom of Expression (2011) Established by a gift from Floyd Abrams, LL.B. 1959, to support the activities of the Institute.

Edward L. Barlow Law & Media Fund (2010) Established by a gift from Edward L. Barlow, B.A. 1956, LL.B. 1964, to provide support for law and media-related programming at Yale Law School.

Steven A. Baronoff Endowment (2021) Established by a gift from Steven A. Baronoff, J.D. 1984, to provide critical funding for the support of the Law School’s Leadership Program and its priorities, as designated annually by the Law School dean.

Tom and Andi Bernstein Fund for Human Rights (2008) Established by Tom Bernstein, B.A. 1974, J.D. 1977, and his wife, Andi, to further the study and advancement of human rights scholarship and activism at Yale Law School.

Ralph S. Brown Fund for Special Student Needs (1998) A fund supporting student organizations pursuing new initiatives that reflect the interests of Ralph S. Brown, B.A. 1935, LL.B. 1939, former Simeon E. Baldwin Professor of Law. These interests might include individual rights and liberties; intellectual property and the protection of ideas; local government and community development; and the environment.

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP SPIF Fund (2010) Established by the firm of Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP to support annual summer public interest fellowships (SPIF).

Guido and Steven G. Calabresi Constitutional Law Fund (2016) Established by a gift from Steven G. Calabresi ’80 B.A., ’83 J.D., to support an annual event at the Law School which celebrates “Constitution Day” (September 17th), in order to foster appreciation for and understanding of the U.S. Constitution.

Michael S. and Alexa B. Chae Initiative in Private Sector Leadership Fund (2020) Established by a gift from Mr. Michael S. Chae, J.D. 1997, and Ms. Alexa S. Bator Chae, J.D. 1997, to support the Michael S. and Alexa B. Chae Initiative in Private Sector Leadership, which will provide educational and professional training to students who wish to work in the private sector.

The Francis Coker Fund (1963) Established in memory of Francis Coker by gifts of his classmates and friends. To endow funds to provide salaries for teaching assistants in the Law School’s first-year small-group program.

Jonathan E. Colby ’71 Fund for Globalization (2007) Established by a gift from Jonathan E. Colby, J.D. 1971, to support globalization initiatives at the Law School.

Arthur Bliss Dayton Fund (1970) Bequest of Arthur Bliss Dayton, Ph.B. 1911.

EMIKA Fund for Public Service Initiatives (2008) Established by a gift from Meridee A. Moore, J.D. 1983, to support public service initiatives at Yale Law School, including Summer Public Interest Fellowships, postgraduate public interest fellowships, and public service clinical opportunities, with a preference for supporting students and projects that relate to the intersection of social justice, law, and trade.

Daniel N. Epstein Affordable Housing Fund (2016) Established by a gift from Daniel N. Epstein, J.D. 1962, to promote the study of affordable housing law and policy, with preference for clinical, simulation, and transactional courses that focus on community-based housing and development, litigation, legislative advocacy for affordable housing, and affordable housing financing.

Joseph M. Field Fund (1990) A gift from Joseph M. Field, LL.B. 1955, to establish a fund to support social functions within the Law School to promote greater social interactions within the Law School community.

Garg Family Clinical Initiative Endowed Fund (2018) Established by a gift from Rajesh K. Garg, J.D. 1984, and Madhu Powar Garg, J.D. 1984, to expand the impact of the Yale Law School clinics for specific objectives beyond the current clinical scope as designated annually by the Law School Dean.

Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. Fund for the Study of Corporate and Securities Law (2013) Established by Robert J. Giuffra Jr., J.D. 1987, in honor of his 25th Reunion, to support the study of corporate and securities law at Yale Law School.

Sol and Lillian Goldman Family, Advocacy for Children and Youth Clinic Fund (2008) Established by a gift from the Sol Goldman Charitable Trust, to support the activities of the clinic.

Oscar S. Gray Fund (2022) Established by a gift from Sheila H. Gray for the benefit of the Law School at the discretion of the Dean.

Joel I. Greenberg Residential Facilities Fund (2008) Established by a gift from Joel I. Greenberg, J.D. 1973, to support the new Law School residential space at 100 Tower Parkway. Annual income from the fund will support general maintenance, improvements, and student life in the building.

Arthur Groman Trial Advocacy Fund (1994) Established by Arthur Groman, LL.B. 1939, and Occidental Petroleum, Inc., his client for over forty years, to enhance the teaching of litigation skills at Yale Law School. The fund supports distinguished practitioners and judges in teaching and mentoring.

Lewis Gruber Memorial Fund (1972) Bequest of Lewis Gruber.

Gruber Program for Global Justice and Women’s Rights (2011) Established by a gift from Patricia and Peter Gruber to support the Law School’s annual Global Constitutionalism Seminar and to establish the Gruber Distinguished Global Justice and Women’s Rights Lectures and the Gruber Global Justice and Women’s Rights Fellowships.

Peter Gruber Clinical Program Fund (2019) Established by a gift from the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation to support the operations of the Peter Gruber Rule of Law Clinic, which focuses on maintaining U.S. rule of law and human rights commitments in national security, antidiscrimination, climate change, and democracy promotion both domestically and abroad through, among other things, litigation, policy advocacy, and strategic planning.

Peter Gruber Dean’s Discretionary Fund (2019) Established by a gift from the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation to be used at the discretion of the Dean of the Law School to support programming at the Law School that encourages students and faculty to actively engage in the pursuit of social justice, in furtherance of the commitment and legacy of Peter Gruber to the protection and advancement of the rule of law domestically and abroad.

Geoffrey Gund Program in Legal Writing (1990) Established by a gift from Geoffrey Gund, LL.B. 1972, to support a program in legal writing.

The Herbert J. Hansell International Law Fund (2015) Established by a gift from Herbert J. Hansell, LL.B. 1949, to promote understanding of and innovative approaches to legal issues of global importance with the intent of creating new generations of international lawyers by, among other activities, supporting student opportunities for hands-on engagement in public international law; bringing the world of international law and foreign relations to Yale; strengthening faculty scholarship on international law, foreign affairs, and national security law; and disseminating solutions to global legal challenges to policy makers and media. The fund supports teaching, scholarship, research, experiential learning opportunities, fellowships, and programs in the area of international law, foreign affairs, and national security law.

Heineman-Russell Family Foundation YLS Leadership Program Fund (2021) Established by a gift from the Heineman-Russell Family Foundation to support the Law School’s Leadership Program.

Howard M. Holtzmann Endowment Fund for International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (1992) Established by Howard M. Holtzmann, J.D. 1947, to support research and study of arbitration, conciliation, and other means for resolving disputes involving international, commercial, or public international law issues.

Samuel and Anna Jacobs Criminal Justice Clinic (2004) Gift of the Samuel and Anna Jacobs Foundation to support the work of the clinic.

Abdallah S. Kamel Endowment for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization (2015) Established by a gift from Abdallah S. Kamel to support activities that foster deeper understanding of Islamic law and civilization at the Law School, including lectures, travel, research fellowships for scholars in residence at the Law School, visiting professorships for distinguished scholars teaching a course or courses relating to Islamic law and civilization at the Law School, student fellowships for advanced study, and related expenses associated with activities supported by the fund.

Harvey L. Karp Student Initiative Fund (1997) An endowment established by Harvey L. Karp, LL.B. 1952, to support imaginative student organization activities.

The Moses Harry Katcher Fund for Litigation Training (1998) Given by Gerald D. Katcher ’50, a banker, in memory of his father, a noted trial lawyer, to support instruction in trial skills and substantive courses in which litigation issues figure prominently.

Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Discretionary Fund (1985) A gift in honor of the Honorable Nicholas deB. Katzenbach, LL.B. 1947, professor of law, attorney general of the United States, undersecretary of state of the United States, and senior vice-president, law and external relations, of the International Business Machines Corporation, from the International Business Machines Corporation and numerous individuals, to be used or accumulated and used, at the discretion of the dean, for the benefit of the Law School and of its faculty, students, library, and physical plant.

Kirkland & Ellis Fund for the Study of Private Law (2015) Established by gifts from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Yale Law School alumni, and other members of the firm, to support the study of private law.

Knight Law and Media Scholars Program (2007) Established by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to train legal journalists and media lawyers.

Kwang Lim Koh and Hesung Chun Koh Family Fund at Yale Law School (2016) Established by gifts from friends and colleagues, in honor of Kwang Lim Koh and Hesung Chun Koh. The fund supports research by members of the Yale Law School community on Korean, East Asian, and international law, and provides financial assistance to Yale Law School students, graduates, and visiting scholars, including but not limited to scholarships, summer internships, and loan forgiveness. Preference shall be given first to Korean, and then to other East Asian or Asian American students and summer public interest fellows or COAP recipients working at organizations or on research topics or legal projects that promote East-West or international understanding.

Hillard Kreimer Legal Aid Fund (1985) Established by Seth Kreimer, B.A. 1974, J.D. 1977, and Sarah Kreimer, B.A. 1977, in memory of their father, Hillard Kreimer, LL.B. 1949, to provide stipends for students working with a law school clinical program during the summer following their first year.

Robert Todd Lang ’47 Fund for the Study of Corporate and Commercial Law (1994) Established by Robert Todd Lang, augmented by friends, classmates, and graduates of Yale Law School interested in corporate and commercial law.

Law and Media Fund (2007) Established to train legal journalists and media lawyers.

Selma M. Levine Memorial Fund (1975) Gift of partners, classmates, family, and friends of Selma M. Levine ’47, in addition to her own bequest and a separate gift by Louis F. Oberdorfer ’46. For support of students and attorneys holding fellowships in the Legal Services Organization or other clinical programs at the Law School.

Arthur Liman Center for Public Interest Law Fund (2016) Established by a gift from the Liman Foundation to support the activities and administration of the Arthur Liman Public Interest Program.

Arthur Liman Public Interest Fellowship and Fund (1997) Established by the friends of Arthur L. Liman, LL.B. 1957, in recognition of his dedication to public service in the furtherance of justice. At least one Liman Fellowship is awarded annually, enabling its holder to work full-time for a year in a law-related endeavor designed to further the public interest. All graduates of Yale Law School are eligible. The Liman Public Interest Fund supports selected non-Fellowship projects undertaken by qualifying organizations.

Allard K. Lowenstein Fund (1996) Established by gifts honoring Allard K. Lowenstein, LL.B. 1954, from his family, faculty, colleagues, and friends, to support the work of the Allard K. Lowenstein International Human Rights Law Project and the Allard K. Lowenstein International Human Rights Law Clinic.

Carol and Gene Ludwig Program in Public Sector Leadership Fund (2021) Established by a gift from Eugene A. Ludwig, J.D. 1973, to be used to address the needs of the Carol and Gene Ludwig Program in Public Sector Leadership at Yale Law School, a program of focused professional and ethical training for Law School students who wish to work in the public sector, including, but not limited to providing support for clinical and course work; a speaker series; recruiting, networking, and other extracurricular opportunities; and operational and personnel support.

Ludwig Community and Economic Development Program (2005) Established by a gift from Eugene Ludwig, J.D. 1973, and his wife, Carol, to support the work of the clinic.

Joanne and Jared Mandell Leadership Fund at Yale Law School (2021) Established by a gift from Paul S. Mandell, J.D. 1998, to support the operations of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Clinic at Yale Law School. If the Law School determines that it no longer wishes to operate the clinic, the expendable income from the fund shall be used to support the operations of the Leadership Program at Yale Law School.

Mary A. McCarthy Memorial Fund (1990) An endowment established by family, friends, and colleagues to honor the memory of Mary Abigail McCarthy, clinical professor of law, by improving the quality of legal services afforded to the underprivileged through enhanced student clinical experiences.

Charles S. Mechem, Jr. ’55 Fund for Student Activities (1998) Established by a gift from Charles S. Mechem Jr., LL.B. 1955, to provide support for student activities and organizations within Yale Law School, with a preference for those activities and organizations dealing with sports law and entertainment law.

David F. Menschel Fund for Criminal Justice (2021) Established by a gift from Robert B. Menschel, in honor of his son David F. Menschel, J.D. 2002, to be used on a flexible basis for Summer Public Interest Fellowships (SPIFs), Yale Public Interest Fellowships, and the Career Options Assistance Program (COAP).

Millstone Fund for Criminal Justice Reform (2020) Established by a gift from David Millstone, B.A. 1999, and Jennifer Millstone, B.A. 2000, to be used on a flexible basis from year to year to support one or more of the following: Summer Public Interest fellowships (SPIFs), postgraduate public interest fellowships, the Career Options Assistance Program (COAP).

Alvin S. Moody Memorial Fund (1968) Gift from Alvin S. Moody, LL.B. 1936, in memory of his father, Alvin S. Moody. The income to be used to support student summer employment in government.

Lizabeth Moody and Alan Buchmann Fund (2007) Established by a gift from Lizabeth Moody, LL.B. 1959, for the study of law and religion.

Robert F. Puzniak Scholarship (1980) Annual gift from Robert F. Puzniak to assist students who are employed by a U.S. Attorney’s office during the summer recess in enhancing their legal skills.

Alfred M. Rankin Jr. Endowment (2020) Established by a gift from Alfred M. Rankin Jr., J.D. 1966, to support the Leadership Program in the Law School.

Oscar M. Ruebhausen Fund (2005) Established by a bequest of Oscar M. Ruebhausen, LL.B. 1937, to support projects or programs that will increase student access to intellectual stimulation and social perceptions beyond standard law school programs, and to support innovative legal or social policy research.

Zelia and Oscar Ruebhausen/Debevoise & Plimpton Fund (2005) Established by a bequest of Oscar M. Ruebhausen, LL.B. 1937, and augmented by members of the Debevoise & Plimpton firm, honoring Oscar’s wife, Zelia, to support student intellectual activities, social motivation, or creative interests, or to support productive interaction among the students and the Yale Law School faculty.

Charles Hitchcock Sherrill Fund (1937) Gift from John A. Hoober, LL.B. 1891, in honor of Charles H. Sherrill, B.A. 1899.

S. Kinnie Smith, Jr. Fund for Law and the Environment (2008) Established by a gift from S. Kinnie Smith Jr., B.A. 1953, to support programs at Yale Law School that relate to the intersection of law and the environment.

Solomon Fund for Health Law and Policy (2019) Established by a gift from Howard Solomon, LL.B. 1952, to support the operations of the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy at Yale Law School including, but not limited to, research and scholarship on health law, government policy, and the business of medicine and the health care industry; academic, clinical, and experiential learning courses, mentoring, internships, and fellowships that prepare Yale Law students to pursue business, governmental, and academic careers in health law and policy; and conferences, roundtables, and symposiums devoted to health law and policy issues.

Larry and Joyce Stupski Public Interest Support Fund (1997) Created by a gift from Larry Stupski, J.D. 1971, and Joyce Stupski, husband and wife, to provide endowed support of entrepreneurial public interest activities of Yale Law School students and graduates. Preference is given to nonadversarial activities that promote public education.

Thomas Thacher Fund (1923) Gift in honor of Thomas Thacher, B.A. 1871, from his son, Judge Thomas D. Thacher, B.A. 1904, Sarah McC. G. Thacher, and daughter-in-law, Eunice B. B. Thacher.

Joseph C. Tsai Law School Facilities Fund (2017) Established by Joseph C. Tsai, B.A. 1986, J.D. 1990, and his wife, Clara, to support expenses associated with operating, maintaining, and renovating Yale Law School’s Baker Hall.

Joseph C. Tsai Program for Leadership at Yale Law School Fund (2020) Established by a gift from Joseph C. Tsai, B.A. 1986, J.D. 1990, and his wife, Clara, to provide ongoing funding for components of the Joseph C. Tsai Program for Leadership, which include, but are not limited to, staffing and other operational costs associated with capstone classes, sustained academic programming, a mentorship program, executive education opportunities, a leadership scholars program, an entrepreneurship and innovation clinic, and a fund for social entrepreneurship.

Mark David Turkel Memorial Fund (1986) Established in memory of Mark David Turkel, J.D. 1973, by his family and friends. To supplement the salary of a student working for a public interest organization during the summer.

Morris Tyler Moot Court Fund (1994) An endowment established by members of the family of Morris Tyler, LL.B. 1929, a leading lawyer and public citizen of New Haven, to fund the Yale Law School Moot Court program in perpetuity.

Paul J. and Aurelia M. Urban Fund (2021) Established by a gift from Allaire Urban Karzon, J.D. 1947, to support programs, faculty, students, or alumni who are actively engaged in addressing significant issues of women’s rights and women’s equality on a national or global scale.

Varet YLS Safety Net Endowed Fund (2020) Established by a gift from the Middle Road Foundation, in honor of Michael A. Varet, LL.B. 1965, to support the Yale Law School’s Safety Net Fund, an emergency support fund for Yale Law School students.

Bert W. Wasserman Workshop in Law and Finance (2007) Established by a gift from Craig Wasserman, B.A. 1982, M.A. 1982, J.D. 1986, in honor of his father, to support a series of corporate law workshops administered through the Center for the Study of Corporate Law at Yale Law School.

Craig Wasserman ’86/Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Corporate Law Fund (2013) Established by the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and the Yale partners of the firm in memory of their colleague, Craig Wasserman ’86, one of the nation’s leading corporate attorneys and an original member of the Board of Advisors of the Center for the Study of Corporate Law at Yale Law School, to support the alumni breakfast program in New York, which features panel discussions on current topics in business law by members of the bar, business and investment communities, public officials, and faculty.

Wen Family Foundation Leadership Fund (2024) Established by a gift from the Wen Family Foundation to provide critical funding for the support of the Law School’s Tsai Leadership Program and its priorities, as designated annually by the Law School dean.

The Yale Law Journal Fund (1926) Contributions from editors and former editors for the benefit of The Yale Law Journal.

YLS Endowment for Human Rights Fund (2018) Established by a gift from the Robina Foundation to support and sustain human rights programs.