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Alumni Presentation: Bill Thomson ’57, “Get Involved! A Law Career & Civic Engagement”

It’s not every day that you get to have lunch with the former mayor of Pasadena, CA but October 19th is not every day. We invite you to join us at Noon in ELC 217 on October 19th to lunch and learn!

Bucknell Alumnus and former mayor of Pasadena, CA, Bill Thomson will present a short talk on the importance of civic engagement by lawyers and business leaders.  Mr. Thomson has litigated a broad spectrum of complex patent and other intellectual property cases, particularly pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, and computer technology matters.  An accomplished trial lawyer, he has represented major clients in jury and court trials, and before the International Trade Commission. In addition to his legal career and his work as the mayor of Pasadena, Mr. Thomson led Pasadena’s successful efforts to secure a number of major events for the Rose Bowl, including the 1984 Olympics, the 1987 and 1993 Super Bowls, and the 1994 World Cup. Mr. Thomson will also address student questions concerning law school or legal careers.

Lunch will be provided, space is limited to 15 {lucky} students, sign up on the BRIDGE by 10/18

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