The University of Mississippi School of Law honors its Hall of Fame classes every spring during Law Weekend. The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding alumni of the law school who have, through their professional achievements and/or service to the school, brought honor to the law school.
The selection committee chose the following alumni to be inducted into the 2025 class: Steven E. Farese Sr. (BA 71, JD 77), of Ashland; Betty W. Sanders (JD 79), of Tupelo; D. Briggs Smith Jr. (BSPh 62, JD 66), of Batesville; and William C. Trotter III (BA 69, JD 72) of Belzoni. Martha W. Gerald (LLB 44), of Jackson, is being inducted posthumously.
The University of Mississippi School of Law will hold its annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony on March 29 at The Inn at Ole Miss as part of Law Alumni Weekend. The event is open to the public and will take place in the Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom. The evening begins with a 6 p.m. reception. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Dress is business attire. For more information contact the Alumni office at 662-915-7375.
Visit law.olemiss.edu for a list of past Law Alumni Hall of Fame inductees.