2027 Celebration Schedule of Events
"Ask a Career Coach" Lounge
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Rechler
You are part of the Tulane University network for life. That means you have access to professional development resources for wherever you are in your career. From recent grads to alumni approaching retirement, we are here to help you enjoy lifelong success. The Career Services Team will be available to chat 1:1 or in small groups about professional development and career trajectory
The George Abel and Mathilde Schwab Dreyfous Lecture on Civil Liberties and Human Rights
5:00 PM
Law School, Wendell Gauthier Appellate Moot Court Room 110
The Tulane School of Law welcomes Julius L. Chambers, Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. A reception will follow the lecture, which is availble for continuing legal education credit.
Dreyfous Reception
6:15 PM
Law School, Marian Mayer Berkett MPR Room
Tulane Table Student-Alumni Networking Dinner
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Dooky Chase
We invite you to connect with students for our longstanding tradition of Tulane Table. Tulane Table is an opportunity for students to meet alumni in an intimate setting
Tickets:
- $50 - Alumni
- $25 - GOLD Alumni ('17-'26)
- Free - Students
The Power of Perspective: A Conversation on Leadership and Change with Marc Morial & Danielle Conley (NC '00)
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Dixon Hall
Join Marc Morial and Danielle Conley for an engaging fireside chat exploring leadership, service, and the enduring impact of the Black community. Together, they will reflect on lessons from the past, the importance of investing in future generations, and the opportunities ahead to create meaningful change.
The Skin You're In: Addressing Racial Health Inequities Film Screening(s)
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Dixon Hall
The Skin You’re In docufilm series investigates why Black Americans live sicker and die younger than any other ethnic group in the nation. Through discussions with leading health experts and researchers, the film brings light to the realities of the issue and highlights health problems firsthand in the everyday lives of Black families telling their stories. The documentary introduces extraordinary individuals who are indeed valued health experts — people taking positive action to heal their lives, their families, and their communities.
CLE: From Selma to Callais: Voting Rights, Democracy and the Work Ahead
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Law School, Wendell Gauthier Appellate Moot Court Room 110
This CLE will feature distinguished Tulane Law alumni whose careers have advanced civic engagement, voting rights, public service and democratic participation. The panel will examine the current state of voting rights protections, recent legal developments, including Louisiana v. Callais, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of representative democracy.
Beyond the Degree: Pathways to Possibilities
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Stibbs
Where can a Tulane degree take you? Hear from accomplished alumni in professional sports, architecture, entrepreneurship, science, and public policy as they share their career journeys, unexpected opportunities, and the skills and connections that shaped their success.
Come with questions, leave with new possibilities! Connect with alumni, gain real-world career insights, and discover how to turn your interests, talents, and Tulane experience into opportunities for your future.
Playing It Forward: Black Sports Professionals, Business Leaders & the Culture of AI.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marshall Family Commons
Join Chris “Skip” Wilson (VP of Marketing, Pura; MBA ’13), Kenny Welcome (CEO, KJW Capital; BSM ’15), Derrick Strozier (Sr. VP, Private Wealth, Bank of America; BSM ’14), and Carlos Wilson (CPA; Sr. Manager, PwC; MACCT ’16) for a candid conversation on how AI is reshaping sports and music—affecting branding, compensation, and the protection of Black culture.
Amistad Research Center Exhibition Tent
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Academic Quad
The Amistad Research Center is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive independent archives specializing in the history and culture of African Americans and other ethnic minorities.
Law School Dean's Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Law School, Marian Mayer Berkett MPR Room
Outreach Tulane: An Afternoon of Service
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tulane University Campus
Alliance of Black Business Students & Alumni Roundtable
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Marshall Family Commons
CLE: Access and Opportunity in an Evolving Legal and Regulatory Landscape
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Law School, Wendell Gauthier Appellate Moot Court Room 110
Discovering Black life at Tulane: An Update from the Tulane Black Alumni Association
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kendall Cram Lecture Hall, Lavin-Bernick Center
BANTU Soiree
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Audubon Tea Room
Continuing Medical Education Conference: Advancing Health Outcomes for Black Americans
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
WireWork Jewelry Making Workshop & Studio B Self-Led Tour
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
New Orleans Museum of Art
BBQ at Bea
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bea Field Alumni House
Group Photo
1:30 PM
Tulane Quad
Law Farewell Jazz Brunch and Awards Program
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Tea Room
Join us for the closing event of the weekend as we honor outstanding alumni, celebrate the enduring impact of Black Tulane Law graduates, and reflect on a memorable weekend of connection, engagement, and celebration.
$70