Planned Giving Fowks-Halley-Van Petten CHAIR OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

ax Martin Halley, ’66 (cum laude), Law schedules were suffi ciently fl exible to Mand Josephine Ann Van Petten allow him to continue. Halley have established a trust that creates the Fowks-Halley-Van Petten Chair of After graduation and admission to the Dispute Resolution. This chair will be Kansas Bar, Max continued the practice given to a professor who is primarily of medicine and used his law degree teaching in the area of dispute resolution to teach legal issues to doctors and outside of the courtroom. To date, this is promote better understanding between the largest estate gift Washburn Law has the professions. He accomplished this by ever received. writing articles in the Kansas Medical Journal and the Journal of the Kansas Bar Association, “My involvement with Professor and other professional publications. He Robert J. Fowks, former Distinguished presented law and medicine issues at local, Professor of Law, a highlight of my years in Topeka, challenged regional, and national conferences. In addition, he contributed me intellectually and broadened my horizon,” Halley said. “I to and published a book with Professor Fowks, Professor wanted to recognize an eminent teacher, a brilliant legal mind, David Ryan, and Dr. Calvin Bigler titled Medical Malpractice who was not only a mentor, but a good friend. Bob Fowks was Solutions: Systems and Proposals for Injury Compensation. instrumental in shaping the careers of many law graduates. His The book, the result of many years of discussions among Halley, legacy should be recognized with a named chair at Washburn, Fowks, and others, contains the spectrum of actual and proposed emphasizing his particular interest. Additionally, the gift is solutions in the United States and other countries. These range intended to express Jo’s and my gratitude to Washburn for from standard tort reform and intermediate options revising the providing a continuing academic environment and educational tort system in varying degrees, to administrative compensation opportunities.” for medical injuries. Chapters are contributed whenever possible by the original proponents. The editors focused on administrative Max Halley enlisted in the armed services in 1944 at age 17, compensation, similar to workers’ compensation. The model and after three years, much of it in Europe, was discharged as a statute included in the book was introduced into the Kansas warrant offi cer in the Army Counter Intelligence Corps. He then legislature in 1989 as House Bill 2500. graduated from Harvard College in 1949 and Harvard Medical School in 1953. He completed his internship at the University The Halleys have been involved at Washburn in a number of of Kansas, where he met Jo Van Petten, a nursing student. Jo areas. Max was an adjunct and taught Medical Evidence until he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1954, and they passed the torch to Howard Ward, ’79, another Washburn Law were married later that year. medical doctor. He has been involved in the mentor program, which connects fi rst-year law students with alumni. The Halleys Max continued his surgical training, fi rst at the University of helped fund the Robert J. Fowks Fund for Alternative Dispute Buffalo (N.Y.), and then at Tulane University (Charity Hospital) Resolution, and have also created the Halley-Van Petten Current in New Orleans, La. Jo worked as a nursing instructor at Charity Gift Scholarship Fund, which helps single mothers attend the Hospital until the birth of the fi rst of fi ve children. In 1959, they Washburn Nursing program. Jo and Max have audited or attended moved their family to Topeka. Max began surgical practice and classes at Washburn; he most recently participated in the Senior also served at KU Medical Center as an assistant clinical professor Audit Program, a service provided to the community that has of surgery and later as associate clinical professor of the History kept Max, Jo, and many others connected to Washburn. and Philosophy of Medicine. He drove by the Washburn law school every day on his way to work. “Establishing a trust to fund this chair refl ects Jo and Max’s deep commitment to Washburn Law, its students, and its future, said “There wasn’t much demand for new young surgeons in Topeka Dean Romig. “Their generosity will allow Washburn Law to and I had some available time,” Max said. He had an interest continue the legacy of Professor Bob Fowks.” in legal issues, and one day, after discussion with Jo, he decided to talk to someone at the law school. Dean Howe invited him If you would like to establish an endowed fund or make a planned gift to into his offi ce, said that summer school had just started, and Washburn Law, please contact Joel Lauer, development director, Washburn told him he was free to see if the classes interested him. Max University School of Law, 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66621, promptly enrolled, fi nding that both his surgical and Washburn (785) 670-1702, [email protected].

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Senator Robert J. Dole Law Professorship

enator Robert J. Dole, ba ’52 and jd Professorships have been instrumental S’52, signifi cantly enhanced the Senator in attracting and retaining top faculty to Robert J. Dole Law Professorship, which he Washburn Law. Reginald L. Robinson is the established at the School of Law in 2008. inaugural director of the Center for Law The Senator is a stalwart advocate and and Government. Washburn Law is in an supporter of Washburn University School excellent competitive position to recruit of Law. superior faculty like Professor Robinson with the benefi t of professorships Dean Thomas J. Romig said, “We are such as the Senator Robert J. Dole Law grateful for Senator Dole’s continued Professorship. support of Washburn Law. We are deeply appreciative of his signifi cant and generous Dole has also established and given enhancement to the professorship, which generously through the years to fund will enable us to recruit highly qualifi ed scholarships for students with disabilities at faculty to realize the vision of the Center Washburn Law. for Law and Government.”

George and Theresa Barton Law Scholarship

eorge A., ’77 (cum laude), and your questions and had an ‘open door’ GTheresa H. Barton have established policy that is still in effect today. the George and Theresa Barton Law Scholarship. George is president of the Law “Recently I returned to Washburn as Offi ces of George A. Barton PC, Kansas an Advocate-in-Residence and was City, Mo. delighted to fi nd the students as bright and inquisitive as ever. I also have enjoyed George was prevailing counsel in the class serving on the Board of Advisors for the action Rogers v. Westerman Farm Co., 29 Center for Excellence in Advocacy. These P.3d 887 (Colo. 2001). The case resulted opportunities to reconnect with my law in a landmark decision by the Colorado school convinced me that Washburn Law is Supreme Court that fundamentally changed still one of the best law schools in America, the analysis used to calculate royalties on and it deserves my wholehearted support. natural gas. The Rogers case set the national standard for the rights of oil royalty owners “For these reasons my wife, Theresa, and and their interests. I have funded a scholarship to help recruit talented students to Washburn Law. I The Barton Scholarship will benefi t students now know that they will receive the same who are enrolled and in good standing at excellent legal education I received.” Washburn University School of Law. “The generosity of George and Theresa will “I am grateful for the legal education augment Washburn Law’s continuing efforts I received at Washburn Law,” said to recruit talented students and ensure they Barton. “The professors were engaging, receive the highest caliber legal education knowledgeable and made themselves available. We are extremely thankful for available. They were always ready to answer their support,” said Dean Thomas J. Romig.

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Bill and Claudia Berkley Law Scholarship

ill D. Berkley, bba ’72 and jd ’75, Berkley, ’56, and son Brandon J. Bestablished the Bill and Claudia Berkley Berkley, ’03, are proud Washburn Law Law Scholarship. The scholarship gives alumni. preference to Kansas students who live west of U.S. Highway 81 and who are enrolled “The education I received at Washburn and in good standing at Washburn Law. University School of Law has been In addition to the endowed scholarship, invaluable for my occupation,” Berkley has funded a current cash gift Bill Berkley said. “Knowing and scholarship. understanding the law gave our bank a defi nite advantage. Thank you, Washburn Berkley owns and operates the State Bank Law, for the professional head start that of Downs, which has been providing you gave me 35 years ago.” banking services to Kansans for nearly 120 years. Bill is one of several generations Dean Thomas J. Romig said, “The Berkley Scholarship will help of Berkleys who have graduated from Washburn Law in its ongoing efforts to attract the fi nest students in Washburn Law. His father, Paul D. the state. We are very appreciative of Bill and Claudia’s support.” Louis and Harriet Caplan Law Scholarship

hen Louis and Harriet, ’76, Caplan been really challenged in an educational Wbegan estate planning, it was clear setting until I entered law school. Part that education would be the focus. Lou of the reason I was able to enjoy the had devoted his entire career to teaching at educational experience was that I was not the university level, and Harriet had spent required to work full time to pay for my the past 10 years in the same type of job. education. That had been the case for me They both decided that supporting students as an undergraduate, but in law school due through scholarships was one way they to circumstances and scholarships I was could pay back the wonderful experiences able to work only part time, which allowed teaching had provided to them. me to devote time to the law school experience. It is my hope that our gift will allow students to have some “My choice was to support students at support, allowing them that experience as well.” Washburn University School of Law,” said Harriet Caplan. “I attended law school after “The Caplans’ generosity will allow more Washburn Law students to spending some time in the work force. I was focus on law studies and devote their time to the various academic both overwhelmed by the work involved and programs designed to enhance their law school experience,” said Dean excited by the entire process. I had never Thomas J. Romig.

ffective July 1, 2010, Washburn University Foundation became the Enew name of the fundraising and gift stewardship organization supporting Washburn University. Formerly known as Washburn Endowment Association, the name change more accurately refl ects the scope of the Foundation’s work and the many ways it supports Washburn University. While the name may be new, the mission of New Name, Washburn University Foundation remains the same: “a foundation dedicated to building relationships and securing and investing Same Mission private fi nancial support to serve students and strengthen Washburn University.” For questions or more information, please visit www.givetowashburn.org.

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erry, ’82, and Tara Cupps have future Washburn law students with these Testablished the Terry and Tara Cupps same opportunities I had. The Washburn Law Scholarship. Terry is a partner with University Foundation is very fl exible in Foulstin Siefkin LLP in Wichita. Tara is an allowing donors to structure gifts and makes accountant and serves on the Executive it very easy to give.” Committee of the KSU Foundation. He continued, “In our case, we expressed a The scholarship is a Washburn Law/Kansas preference that our scholarship is awarded State University Homestead Scholarship to students who are graduates from our that will benefi t graduates of Kansas State undergraduate alma mater, Kansas State University who are enrolled and in good University. This allows us to assist students standing at Washburn Law. at K-State and Washburn Law to realize their educational goals.” “Tara and I believe it is extremely important to give back to the educational institutions “Washburn Law is fortunate to be the which have given so much to us,” said Terry recipient of the Cupps’ generosity and Cupps. “I was fortunate enough to receive their desire to give back to the educational scholarship assistance when I attended institutions that made a difference in their Washburn and am so happy to help provide lives,” said Dean Thomas J. Romig.

Glassman, Bird, Braun & Schwartz LLP Law Scholarship

ohn T. Bird, ba ’70 and jd “We wanted to recognize our partner’s J’74, Glenn R. Braun, ’81, contributions to society by giving to and Gregory A. Schwartz, ’00, Washburn, for it to be used to help other have established the Glassman, students achieve the same goals we have. Bird, Braun & Schwartz LLP We hope that other Washburn alumni Law Scholarship in memory of will join us in helping make Washburn former partner and Washburn strong fi nancially and stay at the top of Law alumnus Robert F. “Bob” the academic rankings. The Glassman, Glassman, ba ’50 and jd ’50, who Bird, Braun & Schwartz Scholarship will died in 2005. The scholarship is be a reminder for decades to come that Gregory A. Schwartz, ’00, a Washburn Law/Fort Hays State Washburn University School of Law is a Glenn R. Braun, ’81, Robert F. Homestead Scholarship. It will premier school which educates lawyers to Glassman (deceased), ’50, and benefi t graduates of Fort Hays be positive factors in the profession and John T. Bird, ’74. State University with preference for their communities.” students who graduated from Hays High School or Thomas More Prep-Marian High School and who are Dean Thomas J. Romig said, “We are enrolled and in good standing at Washburn Law. grateful for the benevolence and vision of Glassman, Bird, Braun & Schwartz “Bob was a proud graduate of Washburn Law, which he attended LLP. In honoring Bob Glassman with this after his convalescence from combat injuries suffered in the invasion scholarship, they are honoring the memory of Okinawa,” said Bird. “He was always grateful for the fi ne legal of an alumnus who recognized and valued education he achieved at Washburn, and he put together a law fi rm of the exceptional talent of our Washburn Law Washburn graduates, knowing that Washburn lawyers were the kind graduates.” needed in Hays and Northwest Kansas.

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