Giving Societies

St. Thomas More Society

Giving Level: $100,000 or more

Named for renowned English Renaissance lawyer and scholar St. Thomas More, whom Pope John Paul II called “the heavenly patron of statesmen and politicians.”

Benefits:

Exclusive invitations to select University celebrations and gatherings

All Huber Society recognition

Huber Society

Giving level: $50,000 to $99,999

Named for former BC Law Dean Richard G. Huber, whose tenure was marked by faculty growth and the acquisition of the Newton Campus.

Benefits:

Exclusive invitations to the Commencement Eve Awards Celebration with the Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean and University leadership

All Slizewski Society recognition

Slizewski Society

Giving level: $25,000 to $49,999

Named for Emil Slizewski ’41, JD’43, a beloved BC Law professor whose half century of service was noted for excellence in teaching and research.

Benefits:

Student scholar named in honor of a current-use gift to the Law School Fund at this level; donors are invited to meet their scholar during the course of the year

Preferred seating at the annual BC Law Celebration of Scholarship and Philanthropy

All Sullivan Society recognition

Sullivan Society

Giving level: $10,000 to $24,999

Named for Richard S. Sullivan ’29, LLB’39, who transformed a fledgling program in labor and trade law into a reputable academic strength for BC Law.

Benefits:

Invitation to the annual BC Law Celebration of Scholarship and Philanthropy

Exclusive invitations to private receptions that follow special campus events

Invitation to an annual virtual conversation with the Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean, an administrator, or a faculty member

All Houghteling Society recognition

Houghteling Society

Giving level: $5,000 to $9,999

Named for James L. Houghteling, a BC Law professor whose intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm touched generations of students.

Benefits:

Invitations to special events held each year on campus and in Boston with guest speakers, such as local politicians, lawyers, and other notable individuals

Updates on faculty research and teaching endeavors

Invitations to special engagements with Law School leadership

All Dooley Society recognition

Dooley Society

Giving level: $2,500 to $4,999*

Named for BC Law’s first dean, Dennis A. Dooley, whose vision laid the foundation for the school’s success.

Benefits:

Invitation to the annual Dean’s Council Reception

Access to Legal Eagle Insights, an email series featuring faculty and guest speakers

Updates on the impact of leadership gift(s) to the Law School

Opportunities to engage with Law School students and faculty

Recognition at alumni events

*$1,500 or more for alumni who graduated within the past four years; $2,000 or more from alumni who graduated within the past five to nine years   

Contact Us

For more information on BC Law giving societies and ways that you can support our students, please contact:

Mary-Ruth Foley
Senior Associate Director, Law Annual Giving
617-552-6429
foleymar@bc.edu