Facilities Campaign

PARTNERSHIP

USD School of Law, rich in history and tradition, stands at a pivotal moment. We are embarking on a significant journey to transform our law school building.

Our vision for the next decade includes extensive remodeling and building of new spaces to meet the modern demands of legal education. This ambitious project aims not just to renovate spaces but to revolutionize the way we teach, learn, and interact.

Your support in this transformative endeavor will lay the foundation for decades of academic excellence and innovation at USD School of Law.

SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF LAW

At the University of San Diego School of Law, our foundation is built on people—our students, alumni, faculty, and community.

Recently, the law school’s Campaign Committee, led by Dennis Doucette ’86 (JD), Karen Hewitt ’89 (JD), and Denise Hickey ’94 (JD) launched a bold facilities improvement campaign to renovate our existing spaces and reimagine new, dedicated environments designed for the future of legal education.

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A Bold Vision. A Lasting Legacy.

This campaign does more than update buildings. It advances a dynamic vision for learning—one that strengthens our legacy of excellence in clinical and interdisciplinary education while creating forward-thinking spaces where innovation thrives.

We are designing advanced, adaptable facilities that empower students, elevate faculty scholarship, and support groundbreaking programs for decades to come.

TRANSFORM

Our campaign reimagines how space shapes learning. By significantly expanding and modernizing Warren Hall and the Pardee Legal Research Center, we will dedicate these legacy buildings primarily to student-centered functions.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Students are

the Foundation

of USD Law

INVITE

Reconfigured interiors will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative hubs, and welcoming gathering spaces that foster connection and creativity.

A signature main entrance will create an inviting gateway for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners—reflecting the openness and engagement that define the Law School.

GIVE YOUR FOUNDATIONAL GIFT

MODERNIZED STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Every design choice prioritizes the student experience. Modern classrooms will support interactive teaching and experiential learning. Dedicated study areas will provide every student with space to focus and collaborate. Updated facilities will integrate technology seamlessly, ensuring our graduates are prepared for the realities of contemporary legal practice.

FACULTY EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH SPACES

At USD Law we are creating a vibrant, modern environment to prepare the next generation of attorneys and legal professionals to lead with knowledge, skill, and integrity.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ENGAGEMENTS

San Diego depends on USD School of Law to educate, inform, and guide leaders in law, business, government, and international relations. This campaign begins at home—with our alumni, faculty, university leadership, and the entire San Diego community. Your support ensures that our facilities reflect the excellence of our programs and the ambition of our students.

COMMUNITY

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Karen Hewitt, ’89 (JD)

Partner-in-Charge California Region / Jones Day

“What I didn’t know when I was at USD is that I had chosen a profession. It’s not just a career. It’s a profession and it’s really special because it can take you places you never imagined. The other thing I think about being a lawyer from USD is that I have learned throughout my career that it’s about service. It’s about service to others, your clients; serving your community. For that, I am very grateful that USD gave me that start.”

Dennis Doucette, ’86 (JD) and Margot Doucette

Managing Partner / Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

“I was fortunate to hit scholarships when I was at USD and I just felt that when I had a little bit of money I should hopefully give back so other people could enjoy that as well.”

Denise Hickey

Retired, Biopharmaceutical Intellectual Property & Corporate Law

“I am truly excited by a campaign that reimagines how space shapes learning. By significantly expanding and modernizing Warren Hall and the Pardee Legal Research Center and developing a law school complex to connect the two we will have the opportunity to dedicate these legacy buildings to the student-centered, practical and experiential learning for which the USD School of Law is so well known.”

John “Jack” McGrory, ’81 (JD)

Executive Vice President / Price Philanthropies Foundation

“Don’t tell me something can’t be done. Find causes you’re passionate about.”

Frederick “Fred” Schenk, ’78 (JD)

Founding Managing Partner / The Schenk Law Firm

“USD prepared me so well. It gave me confidence. It taught me how to think like a lawyer. It gave me opportunities in a clinical setting to actually go out and practice what I was learning in the classroom. I’m motivated by many things as a USD grad. It’s about giving back. It’s about paying forward. It’s about feeling a sense of gratitude for the faculty, my fellow students, my fellow alumni that have helped make this law school one of the best in the United States.”

Steven “Steve” Hunsicker, ’75 (JD)

Retired

“I have been impressed by the law school’s efforts to encourage and assist students from groups not well represented within the legal community in the past. It is a reason to be proud of USD and has moved Anne and me to contribute to scholarship funds as well as to support the law school in other worthwhile endeavors.”

Michael B. Kaplan, ’72 (JD) and Terri Kaplan

ARKA Properties Group, Inc.

“You can’t just plant a seed today and (expect) there to be a 20-foot tree tomorrow. Education is an investment worth making.”

Thompson “Tom” Fetter, ’67 (JD)

Fetter & Co., Inc.

“Giving back to the community was something our family values deeply. In many ways, it is just part of everyday life."

A Foundational Cause

Learn more about how you can contribute to state-of-the-art facilities at University of San Diego School of Law.

Debbie Rider ’84 (JD), Assistant Dean
Law School Development & Alumni Relations
(619) 260-5955 | djrider@sandiego.edu