Founders Circle

Join the Founders Circle

Charitable gifts from alumni and friends provide critical support for our students, faculty members and programs. The Founders Circle recognizes financial support of Vanderbilt Law School by those who make annual gifts of $2,500 and up. Alumni who received their Vanderbilt Law degrees within the last 10 years are eligible for membership with a commitment of $1,000 annually. There are four recognition levels:

Member: $2,500 ($1,000 for Recent Graduates)
Benefactor: $5,000-$9,999
Dean’s List: $10,000-$24,999
Cornelius Vanderbilt: $25,000 and up

The 2013 Founders Circle Dinner

Founders Circle members are invited to an annual dinner hosted by Dean Chris Guthrie that celebrates their generosity to Vanderbilt Law School. The 2013 Founders Circle Dinner was held at the Law School on Friday, April 12.

Richard S. Aldrich Jr. (JD '75) was presented with the Distinguished Alumnus Award and Lee S. Cutcliff (BA '61, LLB '67) was presented with the Distinguished Service Award. Click here to see a list of all past award recipients.

View a photo slideshow and see below for highlights from the 2013 Founders Circle Dinner.

2013 Honorees Lee Cutcliff and Dick Aldrich

2013 Founders Circle Dinner Honorees