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 FALL 2018

Welcome to our second issue of Benchmark Column! It was good to receive such positive feedback from you on the new electronic newsletter. Our goal is to keep content newsworthy and relevant. We encourage you to be involved and stay connected. Join me by becoming an Alumni Association member. Sign up for one year, three years, or even a life-time membership. Then be a part of something bigger than yourself by reaching out to us on the Alumni Outreach Committee. Connecting alumni will not only help students and recent graduates, but help you build your connection. Sincerely, Alumni Outreach Committee Chair Sheila Lake
Hon. Thomas E. Brennan

HONoring FOUNDER'S LEGACY

Although we still mourn the recent passing of our founder Hon. Thomas E. Brennan, we will always treasure and honor him for his vision and all he has done for the generations of WMU-Cooley graduates worldwide, over 20,000 strong. We owe him a debt of gratitude. Look for his feature cover and story in the next Benchmark Magazine coming in December 2018. 
 
OUR FOUNDER'S LEGACY

UPDATES from interim president jeff martlew 

This is a time of reflection, transition and re-dedication for WMU-Cooley Law School. We reflect upon the memory of our founder, Thomas E. Brennan. We transition from the long stewardship of retired President Don LeDuc, who steadfastly served the law school for over 43 years. And we re-dedicate ourselves to the school's founding principles.  
 
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Interim President Jeff Martlew

grants galore
WMU-Cooley Innocence Project

There is no greater reward than to help someone wrongfully convicted be set free, and for being recognized for the hard work in making this happen. This past month, the WMU-Cooley Innocence Project received two grants totaling over $700,000!  
PROJECT'S WORK

New interim dean
Amy Timmer

The law school has appointed Amy Timmer to be interim dean effective October 22, 2018. The appointment was announced to faculty and staff by WMU-Cooley’s Interim President Jeffrey Martlew, who assumed office September 1, 2018.
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profs give haunting halloween advice

Even law professors celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31. WMU-Cooley professors give some practical advice to home owners who might discover that their home might be haunted!
SCARY ADVICE
WMU-Cooley profs give haunted house advice
Ogenna Iweajunwa

Nigerian attorney and WMU-Cooley grad wins clerkship

It wasn't that long ago that Ogenna Iweajunwa, a Nigerian attorney, came to the United States on a quest to practice law in the United States. Not only did she excel in law school, she won a clerkship for Justice Richard Bernstein at the Michigan Supreme Court. Look for her full story in the December 2018 Benchmark Magazine.
REMARKABLE ALUM STORY

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read our official blog

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the latest news

Keep up with all the news coming out of WMU-Cooley by visiting the law school's What's New page on our website! 
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