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ASU Law Milestones

In 2026, ASU Law celebrates the people, partnerships and milestones that have shaped the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, our first decade in the Beus Center for Law and Society and the bold future we're building together.

Thank you for an evening of celebration

On Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, ASU Law hosted a special anniversary celebration that brought together alumni, students, faculty, staff, donors, community partners and friends to honor the people whose support and dedication have defined our past—and whose vision continues to shape our future.

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Angela M. Banks

Michael M. Crow

Distinguished Regents President

Angela M. Banks

Angela M. Banks

Interim Dean and Charles J. Merriam Distinguished Professor of Law

Former Dean Doug Sylvester

Doug Sylvester

Dean Emeritus; Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Wolin Center

Scott O'Connor

Scott O’Connor

Community leader, retired executive and eldest son of Justice O’Connor

Relive the memories

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Celebrating a legacy of excellence

This year marks many extraordinary moments in ASU Law's history. Together, we'll celebrate five significant milestones that represent decades of innovation, leadership and service.

  • 10 years

    Beus Center for Law and Society

    Celebrating ten years in the heart of downtown Phoenix, a building that has become more than a home for legal education. It is where ideas become action, partnerships flourish and the next generation of legal leaders is prepared.

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  • 20 years

    Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Naming

    Honoring two decades since Arizona State University proudly renamed the law school in recognition of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's extraordinary legacy of leadership, service and the rule of law.

    Explore O'Connor's legacy 

  • 20 years

    Master of Legal Studies Program

    Recognizing two decades of expanding legal education for professionals across industries and empowering leaders beyond traditional legal practice.

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  • 25 years

    Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center

    Celebrating a quarter century of advancing conflict resolution, collaboration and access to justice.

    Explore Lodestar Center 

  • 20 years

    Tribal Nations Policy Institute

    Celebrating twenty years of advancing Indigenous leadership, policy and scholarship while strengthening Tribal Nations and communities throughout Arizona and beyond.

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Leave your legacy

The most meaningful legacy is the one we create together

Every member of the ASU Law community has helped shape our legacy. Whether you studied here, taught here, mentored a student, supported our mission or partnered with the college, your story is part of what makes this community extraordinary.

We invite you to share what ASU Law has meant to you:

  • A favorite ASU Law memory
  • A mentor who made a difference
  • A milestone you're proud to have witnessed
  • A photo from your ASU Law experience
  • Words of encouragement for future Sun Devils
  • Your hopes for the next chapter of ASU Law

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