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Kristyn Walker of Marco Island received a Doctor of Law and Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law (J.D./LL.M.) degree this year as a member of the class of 2008.

On May 11, Ms. Walker had something extra special to add to her Mother’s Day celebrations, a convocation honoring her achievements as a graduate of Cornell Law School. In a ceremony steeped in tradition and in the official bright red academic attire that symbolizes their degree achievement at Cornell University, students gathered at 2 p.m. in Bailey Hall to be recognized by Cornell Law School’s deans and faculty.

Ms. Walker and her classmates selected Professor of Law John H. Blume, director of Cornell’s Death Penalty Clinic and a frequent petitioner before the U.S. Supreme Court, to address the gathering of new lawyers. Other speakers included Michael H. Bornhorst J.D. ‘08, who spoke about the past three years of Law School, and Nina Winkler L.L.M. ‘08, who discussed the challenges of being a lawyer in today’s increasingly globalized world. Following the speeches, Ms. Walker was called to the stage to receive congratulations from Stewart J. Schwab, the Allan R. Tessler Dean and Professor of Law, on behalf of Cornell Law School and Cornell University. The celebration continued afterwards with a champagne reception in Myron Taylor Hall.