Hall of Honor
Those selected for the Capital University Law School Hall of Honor are individuals who have profoundly influenced the Law School and reached and remained at the pinnacle of their fields for a period of time that demonstrates perseverance and maturation.
“The Hall of Honor is for those individuals who rose to the top – who have had a truly profound influence on the development and legal success of the Law School,” said former Dean Rich Simpson.
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Brian A. Freeman Interim Dean, Associate Dean, and Professor Emeritus Inducted 2014 More |
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Roberta S. Mitchell, L’72 Professor Emerita and Founder, Family Advocacy Clinic Inducted 2014 More |
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The YMCA of Central Ohio Founder, Columbus Law School (predecessor to Capital University Law School) Inducted 2014 More |
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Esther H. Brocker, L'26 Trail blazer, leader Inducted 2012 The path Esther H. Brocker, L’26, created while working to become the Law School’s first female graduate started in Lancaster, Ohio, in the 1920s and was built commuting back and forth to Columbus, three nights a week, over a four-year period. It was followed by a lengthy legal career that extended well into her 80s. More |
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The Hon. John W. McCormac Franklin University Law School, 1961 Law School Dean, 1966-71 Honorary Doctor of Laws, Capital University, 1986 Inducted 2012 John W. McCormac came from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential people in the history of Capital University Law School. More |
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Jean A. Mortland B.S., The Ohio State University, 1952 J.D., Franklin University Law School, 1964 LL.M., New York University, 1969 Inducted 2012 Professor Emerita Jean A. Mortland is remembered as much for her reputation within the national and regional legal community as she is for her work in the classroom. More |
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Professor Emeritus John E. Sullivan Acting Dean 1959-60; Academic Dean, 1965-66 Inducted 2011 For 35 years Professor Emeritus John Edward Sullivan was a dedicated teacher and scholar who joined the Law School faculty in 1953, teaching criminal law, tort and consumer law. More |
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Ralph H. Klapp Dean Emeritus, 1935-51, 1960-65 Inducted 2011 Although he was running a private practice, Ralph H. Klapp fell in love with the Law School and with teaching after he became a lecturer for the Columbus College of Law in 1931. More |
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Robert J. Weiler, Ph.D. Capital University Board of Trustees member, chair Capital University Law School Board of Counselors member Inducted 2011 Robert J. Weiler has been a close friend of the Law School since starting here as a student in 1979. More |
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Josiah H. Blackmore II Capital University President, 1988-98 Law School Dean, 1980-88; Acting dean 1979-80 Professor Emeritus Inducted 2011 Josiah H. Blackmore’s influence in the history and continued viability of the Law School should not be underestimated. More |
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David D. White Trail blazer, mentor and community leader Inducted 2011 David D. White was Capital University Law School’s first African-American graduate and was an influential figure in the Central Ohio legal community his entire professional career. More |