Events

The Alumni Association hosts events year-round to help alums stay connected to the law school as well as build and maintain a strong professional network. The types of events vary and cater to the different audiences of Southwestern's 16,000 alumni across the nation.

Contact alumni for event ideas and sponsorship opportunities.

email Alumni@swlaw.edu

  1. Upcoming Events and CLEs
    2025 Haunted Homecoming

    Haunted Homecoming

    Come for our haunted Gatsby-themed alumni reception in the Louis XVI Room, complete with live music from a jazz band. Enjoy ghost stories in the library, take part in a séance, and explore the haunted house inside the historic Bullocks Wilshire building.

    It’s the perfect chance to reconnect with classmates, catch up with colleagues, and meet today’s Southwestern students, faculty, and staff. We can’t wait to see you there!


    Celebrating 50+ Years as Southwestern Law School Alumni, Half-Century Club Inaugural Celebration, Sunday, November 9, 2025, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

     

    Inaugural Half-Century Club Luncheon  

    Each year, Half-Century Club members are recognized and honored during a special induction ceremony. This luncheon is a meaningful gathering to reconnect with classmates, hear from faculty, and honor fellow alumni. 

    • Sunday, November 9
    • 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
    • Southwestern Law School
    • Tickets are $50 (+online fees)

    Reconnect. Celebrate. Reflect.

    REGISTER NOW

  2. Save the Date

    Annual Judges Reception

    • Thursday, January 22, 2026
    • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    • Southwestern Law School, Louis Room

    SIDEBAR

    • Wednesday, March 4, 2026
    • 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
    • Online, via Zoom

    50/50 Reception

    • Thursday, March 12, 2026
    • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    • Location, TBD

    Pasadena Alumni Regional Reception

    • Thursday, April 16, 2026
    • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
    • Location, TBD

    35th Annual Alumni Awards Gala

    • Thursday, May 28, 2026
    • 6:00-10:30 p.m.
    • Location, TBD.

    More events coming soon!