27 by '27 Legacy Giving Campaign
Leave a Legacy • Advance Justice • Transform Lives
Join the 27 by '27 Legacy Giving Campaign
For more than a century, the S.J. Quinney College of Law has prepared leaders who serve their communities, strengthen our legal system, and make a lasting difference. Together, our alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends have built a legacy that continues to shape lives throughout Utah and beyond.
Through the 27 by '27 Legacy Giving Campaign, you can help ensure that legacy continues by including the College of Law in your estate plans.
Our goal is simple: 27 new documented legacy gifts by the end of 2027. Each commitment helps provide opportunities for future students, strengthens innovative programs, and advances the College's mission for generations to come.
If you have already included the College of Law in your estate plans, or choose to do so in the future, we invite you to complete our Bequest Intention Form. Sharing your plans allows us to thank you today, ensure your gift is directed according to your wishes, and celebrate the lasting impact of your generosity.
A Legacy That Lasts
A planned gift is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in the future of the S.J. Quinney College of Law.
Whether your passion is supporting scholarships, strengthening innovative academic programs, expanding experiential learning opportunities, advancing legal clinics, or helping recruit exceptional faculty, your gift ensures that future generations of students continue to receive an outstanding legal education.
For many alumni and friends, a planned gift reflects the values that have guided their lives: service, integrity, justice, leadership, and opportunity. It is a powerful way to create lasting impact while providing for the people you love.
Every planned gift, regardless of size, helps strengthen the College's mission to educate principled lawyers, thoughtful leaders, and dedicated public servants who will shape the future of our communities and profession.
Ways to Leave Your Legacy
There are many simple ways to include the S.J. Quinney College of Law in your estate plans.
- Include the College of Law in your will or living trust.
- Name the College as a beneficiary of your retirement account (IRA, 401(k), or 403(b)).
- Designate the College as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
- Establish a charitable trust or other planned giving arrangement.
- Leave a percentage of your estate or a specific dollar amount.
No matter how you choose to give, your generosity will help educate future lawyers who will advocate for justice, serve their communities, and make a lasting difference.
Legacy Stories
-Randy Dryer ('76), Professor of Law
-Jim R. Holbrook ('74), Professor Emeritus
Frequently Asked Questions
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A planned gift is a charitable gift arranged now and completed in the future, often through your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other estate planning vehicle. It allows you to make a meaningful impact on the future of the S.J. Quinney College of Law while providing for your loved ones.
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Not at all. Planned gifts come in all sizes. Even a small percentage of your estate can make a lasting difference for future generations of law students. Every gift helps strengthen the College's mission and expands opportunities for tomorrow's legal leaders.
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Many planned gifts are made through:
- A will or living trust
- Retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k), or 403(b))
- Life insurance policies
- Charitable trusts
- Appreciated securities or other assets
We encourage you to consult your attorney or financial advisor to determine the option that best fits your personal and financial goals.
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Yes. Many donors choose to support a particular scholarship, program, clinic, faculty initiative, or another area that reflects their passions. Others choose to make an unrestricted gift that allows the College to respond to its greatest needs.
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First, thank you.
Please complete our Bequest Intention Form so we can thank you personally, ensure your gift is directed according to your wishes, and welcome you into our community of legacy donors. Sharing your plans is voluntary and is not legally binding.
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Yes. Most planned gifts made through a will, trust, or beneficiary designation can be updated if your personal circumstances or wishes change in the future.
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Many planned gifts are realized after a donor's lifetime. However, by sharing your intentions today, you help the College plan for the future and inspire others to consider creating their own legacy.
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Absolutely. Any information you choose to share regarding your planned gift will be treated with respect and kept confidential unless you request otherwise.
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The first step is often as simple as speaking with your attorney or financial advisor. If you have already included the S.J. Quinney College of Law in your estate plans—or decide to do so—we invite you to complete our Bequest Intention Form.
If you would like to discuss your options or have questions about the process, we would be honored to help.
Contact Information
Violet Maw
Development Officer
S.J. Quinney College of Law
University of Utah
Email: violet.maw@law.utah.edu
Phone: 801.548.0778
Leave a Legacy That Endures
The legal profession is strengthened by people who believe in justice, service, and opportunity. Through a planned gift, you can help ensure that future generations of students receive an exceptional legal education, champion the rule of law, and make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Thank you for considering a legacy that will strengthen the S.J. Quinney College of Law for generations to come.
Together, through the 27 by '27 Legacy Giving Campaign, we can inspire the next generation of legal leaders and create a lasting impact for the future of the College.