On March 12, during Catholic Law’s spring recess, students, alumni, and admitted students from the evening division came together for a networking reception at Akin in Washington, D.C. This annual gathering, hosted and sponsored by Catholic Law alumni at Akin in partnership with the Alumni & Development Office, highlights the enduring strength of the Catholic Law community. Staff from Admissions and the Office of Career and Professional Development also attended, contributing to a vibrant evening focused on building connections and fostering professional growth.

Katherine I. Heise '19, an Associate at Akin and a proud graduate of the evening program, delivered a warm and engaging welcome to attendees. Stephen C. Payne, Dean and Knights of Columbus Professor of Law, also addressed the gathering, sharing updates on Catholic Law and its continued progress.

This event underscores the strong sense of community within the evening division and highlights its unique advantages, including access to distinguished full-time faculty, intimate class sizes, and a curriculum tailored to foster the professional growth of each student.