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Hall of Honor

  • Capital University Law School installed five individuals into its newly inaugurated Hall of Honor Oct. 27.

    “The Hall of Honor is for those individuals who rose to the top – who have had a truly profound influence on the development and legal success of the Law School,” said Dean Rich Simpson.

    Those selected for the Capital University Law School Hall of Honor are individuals who have profoundly influenced the Law School and reached and remained at the pinnacle of their fields for a period of time that demonstrates perseverance and maturation. 
     




    John SullivanProfessor Emeritus John E. Sullivan
    Acting Dean 1959-60; Academic Dean, 1965-66

    For 35 years Professor Emeritus John Edward Sullivan was a dedicated teacher and scholar who joined the Law School faculty in 1953, teaching criminal law, tort and consumer law. 

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    Ralph KlappRalph H. Klapp
    Dean Emeritus, 1935-51, 1960-65
    Although he was running a private practice, Ralph H. Klapp fell in love with the Law School and with teaching after he became a lecturer for the Columbus College of Law in 1931.

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    Bob WeilerRobert J. Weiler, Ph.D.
    Capital University Board of Trustees member, chair
    Capital University Law School Board of Counselors member
    Robert J. Weiler has been a close friend of the Law School since starting here as a student in 1979. 

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    Josiah BlackmoreJosiah H. Blackmore II
    Capital University President, 1988-98
    Law School Dean, 1980-88; Acting dean 1979-80
    Professor Emeritus
    Josiah H. Blackmore’s influence in the history and continued viability of the Law School should not be underestimated.

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    David D WhiteDavid D. White
    Trail blazer, mentor and community leader

    David D. White was Capital University Law School’s first African-American graduate and was an influential figure in the Central Ohio legal community his entire professional career. 

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