Esther H. Brocker, L'26
Trail blazer, leader
Inducted 2012
The path Esther H. Brocker, L’26, created while working to become the Law School’s first female graduate started in Lancaster, Ohio, in the 1920s and was built commuting back and forth to Columbus, three nights a week, over a four-year period. It was followed by a lengthy legal career that extended well into her 80s.
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The Hon. John W. McCormac
Franklin University Law School, 1961
Law School Dean, 1966-71
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Capital University, 1986
Inducted 2012
John W. McCormac came from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential people in the history of Capital University Law School.
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Jean A. Mortland
B.S., The Ohio State University, 1952
J.D., Franklin University Law School, 1964
LL.M., New York University, 1969
Inducted 2012
Professor Emerita Jean A. Mortland is remembered as much for her reputation within the national and regional legal community as she is for her work in the classroom.
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Professor Emeritus John E. Sullivan
Acting Dean 1959-60; Academic Dean, 1965-66
Inducted 2011
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 H. Klapp
Dean Emeritus, 1935-51, 1960-65
Inducted 2011
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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Robert J. Weiler, Ph.D.
Capital University Board of Trustees member, chair
Capital University Law School Board of Counselors member
Inducted 2011
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 H. Blackmore II
Capital University President, 1988-98
Law School Dean, 1980-88; Acting dean 1979-80
Professor Emeritus
Inducted 2011
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. White
Trail blazer, mentor and community leader
Inducted 2011
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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