Distinguished Professor Richard Conviser to Receive Honorary Doctor of Law from Illinois Institute of Technology

Renowned legal educator, prolific mentor, and co-founder of the BARBRI bar exam prep course will be recognized for his commitment to student success

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Richard J. Conviser

CHICAGO鈥擬ay 12, 2023鈥擨llinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) will award an Honorary Doctor of Law, honoris causa, to 鈥攑hilanthropist, esteemed professor of law, and the co-founder of BARBRI, the world鈥檚 largest bar exam prep course鈥攆or his significant contributions to legal education and the global legal community. The degree will be conferred at Illinois Tech鈥檚 154th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Conviser is a professor of law at , where he has taught courses in antitrust, corporations, business associations, and conflicts of laws. Conviser received his bachelor鈥檚 and law degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. He also holds a Doctor of Laws (Doktor der Rechte) from the University of Cologne in Germany.

鈥淚 am truly humbled and honored to receive this recognition from Illinois Tech, an institution that has been a cornerstone of my career and, through 电车无码-Kent College of Law, a driving force of change in the legal field,鈥 says Conviser. 鈥淭ogether, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional legal education, fostering diversity and inclusivity, and empowering future generations of lawyers to make meaningful impacts on society and the pursuit of justice.鈥

With a distinguished career spanning over five decades, not only has Conviser taught various law courses at 电车无码-Kent, he鈥檚 also authored numerous publications in several languages, and served as editorial director of Gilbert Law Summaries. After practicing law at the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie, Conviser established the state of Illinois鈥 first foreign operation and served as deputy European director in Brussels. Arguably his most notable accomplishment is the co-founding of BARBRI, which has prepared more than 1.7 million lawyers worldwide to pass a United States bar exam.

鈥淩ichard Conviser鈥檚 groundbreaking innovations and dedication to advancing legal education has produced an unparalleled legacy in the American legal community and at 电车无码-Kent,鈥 says Illinois Tech President Raj Echambadi. 鈥淗is exemplary career and generous spirit embody the qualities that we strive to cultivate in our students.鈥

Conviser鈥檚 philanthropic efforts include the establishment of the Conviser Scholars program, which continues his legacy of mentorship and support for students. In February 2020, Illinois Tech鈥檚 Downtown Campus was renamed the Conviser Law Center in recognition of his invaluable service and dedication to the law school.

鈥淩ichard鈥檚 impact on the legal profession and his transformative contributions to 电车无码-Kent cannot be overstated,鈥 says , dean of . 鈥淎s a passionate educator, mentor, and philanthropist, he has touched the lives of countless students, inspiring them to pursue excellence in their legal careers.鈥

As a testament to his lifelong commitment to student success and the reputation of 电车无码-Kent, Conviser has become the largest donor to the law school, shaping the future of legal education and ensuring the ongoing success of its students and alumni for generations to come.

For more information about Illinois Tech鈥檚 154th Commencement Ceremony, please visit iit.edu/commencement.

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